Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Gain the skills to make a difference in peoples lives through food and nutrition. La Trobes Bachelor of Food and Nutrition will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work with people, communities and organizations to prevent many chronic diseases. Designed by leading nutrition experts and in collaboration with industry, youll get a practical hands-on experience while exploring a range of topics such as environmental sustainability of our food system, sustainable diets, food product development, culture and food, and nutrition and disease. Youll have the opportunity to study in modern science labs and commercial kitchens.
Structure
Total of 360 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
- DTN1CFC Chemistry Of Food And Cooking
- DTN103 Food Security And Sustainable Food Systems
- HBS1HBB Human Biosciences B
- DTN101 Introduction To Nutrition
- HEA102 Research And Evidence In Practice
- PHE1UHW Understanding Health And Wellbeing
- DTN301 Diet Disease Relationships
- HEA201 Integrating Evidence Into Practice
- DTN203 Nutrition Assessment
- DTN302 Society, Food Habits And Consumption
- DTN303 Nutrition Education For Adults
- DTN307 Nutrition Throughout Life
- CHE1CHF Chemistry Foundations
- CHM101 Essentials Of Chemistry
- HBS1HBA Human Biosciences A
- HBS101 Introduction To Human Physiology
- HBS202 Advanced Systems Physiology A
- HBS204 Advanced Systems Physiology B
- PAM2HP1 Human Physiology 1
- PAM2HP2 Human Physiology 2
- BCH2IBM Introduction To Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
- BCM201 Introduction To Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
- BCH2MBC Metabolic Biochemistry And Cell Biology
- BCM202 Metabolic Biochemistry And Cell Biology
- DTN305 Applied Food Science
- DTN312 Applied Research In Nutrition
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - VET studies at Certificate IV level or above within the last five years.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Successful completion of at least the equivalent of one semester of higher education full-time, study within the last 10 years
- OR Successful completion of HBS101 Introduction to Human Physiology, and one of the following three Open Access Pathway subjects: DTN101 Introduction to Nutrition
- CHM101 Essentials of Chemistry
- Or PHE1UHW Understanding Health and Wellbeing. OR Successful completion of Undergraduate Certificate of Food and Nutrition (HCFN)
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (Bundoora) | International: $115,200 | No |
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