Bachelors in Agriculture & Food Science in Australia

Prepare yourself for the challenges of today and tomorrow through an engineering course shaped by industry. An outstanding graduate employment rate and a strong focus on hands-on skills enables you to be job ready upon graduation.

This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in human nutrition and health for high achieving students who have completed the Bachelor of Nutrition Science, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, or a comparable degree. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in human nutrition and health.

Turn your passion for nutrition into a rewarding career.

Nutrition plays a powerful role in health and wellbeing. As Australia’s health sector continues to grow, there’s growing demand for nutrition professionals who understand the foundations and underlying science of nutrition, and the links to illnesses related to aging and modern lifestyle choices.

If you're passionate about the power of food and nutrition, La Trobe's Bachelor of Nutrition Science gives you the foundations to pursue your dream career supporting the health of individuals and communities.

Carefully designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of food and nutrition science, you'll explore biosciences and the relationship between food, disease and society, as well as the importance of nutritional requirements.

You'll get hands-on experience in commercial kitchens and modern science labs, and you'll have the opportunity to explore an area you're passionate about, including sports nutrition, food science and gastronomy, and nutrigenomics.

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science is a pathway into La Trobe's Master of Dietetic Practice. Upon completion of your Master's degree, you may be eligible for accreditation with Dietitians Australia as a Provisional Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

You will learn from industry leaders with experience in areas including sports dietetics and Indigenous health. They hold senior positions on industry boards and councils, and many also lead projects and government initiatives to improve population health and nutrition. These close links with industry ensure your study is relevant and you will be prepared to meet the demands of the profession in a changing healthcare environment.

Physical activity and healthy eating are fundamental to good health and wellbeing for all human beings. Not only do they reduce the risk of disease, they improve or maintain overall quality of life through enhanced mental and social wellbeing. The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science will equip graduates to become experts in professions related to both exercise/sport science and nutrition science. Graduates will capitalize on the synergies between the two fields of study to promote optimal health and nutrition through the lifespan.