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Transform health through nutrition.
Are you passionate about working with people to achieve their best health through nutrition? The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics will equip you with the skills to interpret and translate scientific knowledge into practical information that can improve lives. This degree lets you explore how food and nutrition impact health, equipping you to help people make better choices and prevent diet-related illnesses.
Unlock a world of nutrition careers.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics prepares you for the requirements of working as an accredited practising dietician in various settings. With a growing demand for nutrition experts, your career opportunities are vast and promising.
Salary
$88K
typical salary in Australia
Job opportunities
399
in Australia, 2025
Dietitian
Provides dietary advice to patients in hospitals and community settings. A dietitian applies the science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health. They guide individuals on making appropriate dietary choices to attain and maintain health, and to prevent illness and disease.
Dietitians work closely with other healthcare professionals, like doctors, nurses, and therapists, to provide well-rounded care for people of all ages. They offer nutrition advice in various settings, including hospitals, children's clinics, aged care homes, and disability support services, helping individuals manage their health through better eating habits.
Public health nutritionist
Create and apply population focussed policies to improve the health of the community.
Consultant dietician
Provides expert dietary advice to individuals and organisations.
Community health dietitian
Promotes healthy eating habits within communities.
Food service dietician
Develop and analyse menus and implement improved food service options in a range of settings.
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:
- Sports dietitian
- Diabetes educator
- Lactation consultant
- Research dietitian
What will you study to start your career in nutrition and dietetics?
You'll learn the science behind nutrition and get to apply it during real-world work placements.
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
In your first year, you'll study core topics.
Year 1 - Core topics
Your first year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
- Human bioscience
- Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Research and study skills
- Nutrition, physical activity and health
In your second year, you'll deepen your understanding of nutrition science, building a strong foundation for your future practical experiences.
Year 2 - Core topics
Your second year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
- Biochemistry
- Research and study skills
- Human physiology
- Nutrition across the lifecycle
In your third year, you'll study core topics and you'll also get hands-on experience with placement opportunities
Year 3 - Core topics
Your third year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
- Nutrients role and function
- Nutritional counselling
- Clinical nutrition and dietetics
- Public health and community nutrition
In your fourth year, you'll study core topics and you'll also get hands-on experience with placement opportunities.
Year 4 - Core topics
Your fourth year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.
- Independent studies in nutrition and dietetics
- Research and professional practice
- A variety of placements, including:
- Individual case management
- Community/Public Health
- Food service Management
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
Upon successful completion you will be eligible for accreditation by Dietitians Australia. It is also recognised in Singapore, the UK, New Zealand, and Canada.
No.3 in SA
in Health Services & Support for full-time employment, learner engagement
(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate))
Health Care and Social Assistance is Australia’s largest industry and is projected to have strong employment growth through to May 2033.
(Jobs and Skills Australia 2024).
Five stars
in Health Services & Support for full-time employment, learner engagement and student support
(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate)).
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“If someone asked me if they should study at Flinders, I would say definitely come because the university is lush and beautiful. Also, there is a lot of supportive staff, and Adelaide is very quiet and relaxed."
Karen Fonseca Marin
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
“A Flinders dietetics degree prepares you for clinical work as an acute care dietitian. Emphasis is placed very much on practical skills. Also, if you get to do Honours research, it will widen your horizons, allowing you to have the basic knowledge to conduct your own research when you are practising.”
Chad Yixian Han
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) graduate and PhD candidate
“A Flinders dietetics degree prepares you for clinical work as an acute care dietitian. Emphasis is placed very much on practical skills. Also, if you get to do Honours research, it will widen your horizons, allowing you to have the basic knowledge to conduct your own research when you are practising.”
Chad Yixian Han
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) graduate and PhD candidate
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Lecturer and Course Coordinator
Carolyn Dent
Carolyn is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and the Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Human Nutrition and the Bachelor of Nutrition and Exercise within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is a Teaching Specialist (Clinical/Practitioner) in Nutrition and Dietetics and brings to this role years of experience as a Community/Public Health Dietitian in health and the non government sector. Carolyn brings skills in public health nutrition, project management, leadership and management of staff, health promotion, nutrition counselling and education, and program evaluation. Carolyn is passionate about helping develop and equip Flinders Nutrition graduates with the skills required to be successful in this dynamic and fast changing world.
Course Coordinator
Marian McAllister
Marian is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 25 years’ experience in community and public health. She brings a strong focus on health promotion, project management, and the social and environmental factors that influence food choices. Marian has led initiatives such as childhood obesity prevention programs and Healthy Weight projects across South Australia. Passionate about health equity, she is committed to developing the next generation of public health nutrition professionals.
Concerned about your ATAR? If it doesn't meet the course requirement, or if you don't receive one, we offer alternative pathways to admission. Contact us to discuss your options—we're here to help.
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Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
Yes. According to Jobs and Skills Australia (employment projections for the five years to 2029), employment growth for nutrition professionals is 15.6%.
Yes, dietitian jobs are in demand in Australia. According to Jobs and Skills Australia, employment for dietitians is projected to grow by 10.9% over the five years to May 2029, adding approximately 409,800 new positions.
A nutritionist may be a tertiary qualified nutrition professional with the expertise to provide a range of evidence-based services related to nutrition, public health nutrition, policy and research, and community health.
Similarly, dietitians are qualified to provide evidence-based nutrition services. However, they also have the expertise to provide individual dietary counselling, medical nutrition therapy, group dietary therapy, and food service management.
The accrediting body for Nutrition and Dietetics is Dietitians Australia (Formerly DAA). For more information, visit Dietitians Australia.
Nutrition and Dietetics graduates are accredited by Dietitians Australia, recognised in Singapore, UK, New Zealand and Canada.
No, although we do recommend students undertake biology in Year 12.
It is recommended to put the Bachelor of Human Nutrition as your second choice if you are keen to go onto studying Dietetics. This will open up the opportunity to select Dietetics as a minor or the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics upon graduation of the three-year undergraduate program.
If you complete the Bachelor of Human Nutrition with a Dietetics minor, you'll meet the requirements to apply for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, providing your GPA is at least above 5.
Nutrition and Dietetics graduates are accredited by Dietitians Australia, recognised in Singapore, UK, New Zealand and Canada. More information.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 96.30 | 97.70 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 87.65 | 91.15 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 68.75 | 78.10 |
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 14 | 27% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 0 | 0 |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 26 | 50% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | <5 | <5 |
| International Students | 5 | 10% |
| All students | 52 | 100% |