The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics in Australia is a 3-4 years science programme which will nourish you will have the necessary skills and knowledge to make careers such as: 

• Nutritionist
• Dietician
• Health promotion officer
• Nutrition consultant
• Nutrition journalist
• Policy development officer
• Careers in the biological sciences
• Food industry and food regulation
• Fitness Industry
• Research

The cost of this program for international students in Australia ranges between AUD 30,000- 45,000. Nutritionists and Dieticians are among the most demanded jobs in the present-day worldwide. Depending upon your specialisation or significance, this degree caters to making you successful in either designation. 

If you are wondering about the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian, in addition to their qualification in human nutrition, while knowledge of human nutrition is enough for a nutritionist, a dietitian should also have an idea of clinical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy and food service management.

This degree is famous in Australia because it meets the requirements of the Nutrition Society of Australia for graduates to register as nutrition scientists following three years of relevant work experience after graduation.

Why study this course? 

• You don’t need an aptitude test like SAT or ACT to study this course in Australia. 
• The Graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science program from almost every Australian University are eligible to become members of Dietitians Australia and can apply to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program.
• Bachelor of food science and the related program is accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia and is recognised in Singapore, the UK, New Zealand and Canada.

Top Universities for Nutrition and Dietetics in Australia

According to Nutrition and Dietetics ERA Research Rankings, these are some of the best universities in Australia for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program.

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What will you study? 

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Health in our society
• Human and lifespan nutrition
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Food Chemistry
• Food quality and safety
• Relationships between bioactive food, functional foods and medicines
• Consumer education
• Influences of the Senses on consumer food choice
• Food sustainability.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics program in Australia for international students range from AUD 30,000 to 45,000. 

Entry Requirements for Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics in Australia

To apply for a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics in Australia, you will need the following documents: 

• Application fees
• Passport
• Resume/ CV
• Class 10 and 12 academic documents, including transcript, provisional certificate and character certificates
• Proof of English Language Proficiency 
• Letter of Recommendations if asked
• Statement of Purpose
• Proof of scholarships

Look below for the details of the minimum requirements for academics and English test scores in the universities of Australia. 

Griffith University

• Course Name: Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Duration: 4 years
• English Test Scores:
• IELTS: 7.0, with no branch less than 6.5
• TOEFL IBT: 92 (minimum 22)
• TOEFL PBT: 580
• Academic Requirements: Applicants must pass a high school diploma in mathematics or chemistry. Or else they need to take a bridge course before this program. 

University of New Castle

• Course Name: Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics(Honours)
• Duration: 4 years full time
• English Test Scores:
• IELTS: 7.0, with no branch less than 6.5
• Academic Requirements: Applicants must pass a high school diploma or senior secondary school. 

Curtin University

• Course Name: Nutrition and Food Science Bachelor's degree
• Duration: 4 years full time
• English Test Scores:
• IELTS: 6.5, with no branch less than 6.0
• Academic Requirements: Applicants must pass a high school diploma or senior secondary school securing a minimum ATAR Points of 70. 

University of South Australia

• Course Name: Bachelor in Nutrition and Food Sciences
• Duration: 3 years full time
• English Test Scores:
• IELTS: 6.5, with no branch less than 6.5
• TOEFL: 79, minimum 20
• PTE: 58, minimum 58
• Academic Requirements: Applicants must pass a high school diploma or senior secondary school with a minimum grade of C.  

University of Wollongong

• Course Name: Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
• Duration: 3 years full time
• English Test Scores:
• IELTS: 6.5, with no branch less than 6.5
• Academic Requirements: Applicants need to pass a high school diploma in mathematics and two units of sciences (biology and chemistry recommended)

The University of Sunshine Coast

• Course Name: Bachelor of Nutrition
• Duration: 3 years full time
• English Test Scores:
• IELTS: 6.5, with no branch less than 6.5
• Academic Requirements: Applicants need to pass a high school diploma in mathematics and atleast one other science subject (Minimum ATAR of 60)

Flinder University

• Course Name: Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Duration: 3 years full time
• English Test Scores:
• IELTS: 6.5, with no branch less than 6.5
• PTE:  Overall 58
• Academic Requirements: Applicants must pass an intermediate level or high school diploma in mathematics. 

Queensland University of Technology

• Course Name: Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
• Duration: 4 years full time
• English Test Scores:
• IELTS: 7, with no branch less than 6.5
• PTE: 65, with no field less than 58
• TOEFL Ibt: Overall 98, with a minimum of 20 in listening, reading and speaking and 24 in writing. 
• Academic Requirements: Applicants need to pass an intermediate-level or high school diploma in mathematics and chemistry with a minimum grade of C. 

Monash University

• Course Name: Nutrition Science Bachelor's degree
• Duration: 3 years full time
• English Test Scores:
• IELTS: 6.5, Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
• Academic Requirements: At least 12 years of Australian education or equivalent in science. 

Scholarships

These are the few scholarships available for international students. Apart from these as well, there are plenty of other scholarships to wholly or partially help international students with tuition 

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What is the scope of a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics in Australia? 

After the completion of an undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics in Australia, you can work as a dietitian/nutritionist in several industries revolving around: 

• Community Nutrition
• Nutrition policy development
• Public health nutrition
• Community Health
• Education and research
• Food manufacturing
• Government lobby groups
• Health and food fitness sector
• Research and development
• Health promotion
• Nutrition journalism
• Nutrition marketing and support for the food industry
• Sport and exercise nutrition and public relations
• Quality control and auditing
• Nutritional advice and support
• Innovative food technology
• Marketing and labelling
• Public health nutrition

Look at the table below for the master of nutrition and food jobs and the average salaries in Australia post-Bachelors.