Diploma of Nutrition

The Diploma of Nutrition provides foundational knowledge as the first step into a fulfilling career in nutritional health and wellness. It delivers a thorough understanding of how nutrition impacts health, exploring the full spectrum of human anatomy, physiology and chemistry, and how they relate to human nutrition, digestion and metabolism. This diploma focuses on health science and provides a strong foundation of the role of nutrition in health. You’ll learn to apply the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values to dietary assessments and planning. This diploma promotes improvements in general health and wellbeing at each life stage and for Indigenous communities at the population level. Upon completion, you’ll have the option to begin working or continue studying the Bachelor of Nutrition.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online

Online/Off-campus - 1 years

$21,328
N/A

Structure

Eight core subjects must be completed.

Entry requirements

  • Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent OR Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above OR Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification OR Work and life experience that demonstrates skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning (presented on a current resume with attached cover letter).

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