Bachelor Of Human Nutrition in Victoria University, Australia

Bachelor Of Human Nutrition in Victoria University

Overview

Contribute to a more equitable world through better food production and supply, with a Bachelor of Human Nutrition.

This health-focused degree gives you a solid foundation in nutrition, food science, and related science subjects.

You'll progress to more targeted study, choosing a specialisation in your third year from the following:

• Food Science (major)
• Food Service (major)
• Biomedical Nutrition (minor)
• Public Health Nutrition (minor)
• Analytical Chemistry (minor).

You'll graduate ready for nutrition-related work in healthcare institutions, the public-health sector, aid programs, or food production and services.

Practical learning & work placements

We offer extensive practical and industry experience. You'll complete a workplace or research-based project in your final year.

You'll also take part in:

• industry visits
• laboratory exercises
• computer simulations
• case studies
• interaction with community nutrition initiatives
• industry-based projects.

Learning outcomes

• On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Describe and integrate the science underpinning food and nutrition across populations and food systems;
• Critically review, analyse and synthesise current scientific literature related to food, nutrition and health using a wide evidence base;
• Evaluate evidence to investigate and propose solutions to contemporary, emerging and future-oriented food and nutrition issues;
• Effectively communicate food and nutritional science at an appropriate level with both specialist and non-specialist individuals and groups; using written, oral and technological techniques appropriately;
• Contextualise the role of culture, values, ethics and economic, social, regulatory and environmental factors in developing solutions to food and nutrition problems; and
• Apply a broad knowledge base and solid foundations in scientific design and experimental methods to analyse predictable, unpredictable and sometimes complex problems, for the development of more equitable and sustainable global nutrition and food systems.

Careers in human nutrition

Career options are diverse and dependent on your specialisation. Each fills an industry demand for qualified specialists in their area.

• Careers in public health nutrition
• Careers in food service
• Careers in food science

Salaries

The following are average Australian salaries on the government website, Job Outlook; graduate salaries are usually lower:

• community-development professionals, A$63,800 
• health-promotion professionals, A$70,600 
• health-services managers, A$78,800 
• science technicians, A$60,500 
• quality assurance manager, A$74,800 
• production managers, A$73,000 

 

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Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
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