Overview

Become a leader in the ever-expanding nutrition industry with a career-focussed, technology led education. You’ll study progressive food trends, sustainable nutrition and food’s impact on health and wellbeing in a lab-based environment. Choose our Bachelor of Nutrition for hands-on learning in state-of-the-art spaces, with clear pathways to postgraduate studies in dietetics. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership to Nutrition Society of Australia.

Check the Bachelor of Nutrition handbook
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Skills you’ll learn

  • Food and nutrition assessment
  • Lab-based skills in nutrition
  • Translating nutritional scientific evidence
  • Communicating scientific information
  • Advocacy of nutrition issues

Your career opportunities

  • Nutritionist
  • Health promotion officer
  • Food technologist
  • Quality assurance officer
  • Nutrition adviser

Further education

Key codes

CRICOS course code
116518F
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400213333
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400213331
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why Swinburne?

Ranked Top 500 in Public Health

ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary 5 years out - $85.3K (national average $66.3K)

86% of graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course

The only uni in Australia to have both MRI and MEG at a single site

Qualifications

One of the following:

  • successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. 
  • completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

60

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

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Course prerequisites

  • VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent 
  • VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent 
Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

View course handbook

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Apply for a pathway course

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.

Note: This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

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How credit points work

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Nutrition requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

8
Core units
+
8
Major units
+
8
Elective units
=
3-year bachelor degree

What your course could look like

This is the indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2025 only. You are advised to use the study plan template available via your student portal in conjunction with your course planner to plan your studies. Sequence may also vary depending on advanced standing and exemptions. The unit offering information is correct at the time of publication, however changes may occur.

Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Digital Health Foundations
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
HEA10004
Foundations of Statistics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
STA10003
Introduction to Nutrition
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
NTR10001
Chemistry 1
Major * unit, 12.5 credit points
CHE10001
Introduction to Chemistry
Major * unit, 12.5 credit points
CHE10004
Semester 2
Anatomy and Physiology
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
BIO10004
Introduction to Health Sciences
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
HEA10001
Nutrition Professions
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
NTR10003
Food & Nutrition Science
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
NTR20001

* Students must select one of these major units in semester 1.

Want to see the full range of electives?

Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.

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Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Introduction to Biochemistry
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
BCH20002
Physiology in Medical and Health Sciences
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
NTR20003
Elective
Elective unit
Elective
Elective unit
Semester 2
Nutrition in the Life Course
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
NTR20002
Nutritional Biochemistry
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
NTR30005
Elective
Elective unit
Elective
Elective unit
Units of study Unit code
Professional placement - Major (12 months)
Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20001
Integrated Professional Placement A - Health
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
HEA20003
Work Experience in Industry B
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20002
Integrated Professional Placement B - Health
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
HEA20004
or
Professional placement - Minor (6 months)
Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
WEI20001
Integrated Professional Placement A - Health
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
HEA20003
Units of study Unit code
Semester 1
Neurophysiology
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
NEU20006
Nutrition and Disease Prevention
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
NTR30001
Elective
Elective unit
Elective
Elective unit
Semester 2
Nutrition Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
NTR30006
Public Health Nutrition
Major unit, 12.5 credit points
NTR30004
Elective
Elective unit
Elective
Elective unit

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$9,314

Total fee* ($AUD)

$27,942

Total indicative fee* ($AUD)

$38,340

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$38,960.00

Fees are estimates only

Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front. 

Find out more about fees

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

  • log in to My Financials
  • check your Australian bank account details are correct 
  • check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe 
  • pay using your preferred payment method.
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Eligibility for HECS-HELP

You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:

  • are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
  • hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
  • hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.

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Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

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Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals. 

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

Learn more about scholarships

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

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Professional placement fees

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

Representatives and agents
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Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.

Course code
BA-NTR
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Course code
BA-NTR
CRICOS code
116518F
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Apply through VTAC

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria. 

VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

Applying through Early Entry Program?

If you are applying through the EEP Program you will need a special code to apply.

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VTAC Code (CSP)
3400213331
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VTAC Code (IFP)
3400213333
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Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
26-February-2025
Start dates
03-March-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Last date to apply
30-July-2025
Start dates
04-August-2025
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Location
Start dates
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
03-March-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start dates
04-August-2025
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