Program Overview

Bachelor of Nutrition

The Bachelor of Nutrition provides the knowledge and skills to work in the food and nutrition sector to positively influence health. This course leads to work in areas including health policy and research, health and wellbeing, and health promotion to make a positive difference to health across local, rural, and remote Australia and beyond.

Duration

• 3 years full-time
• 6 years part-time

Intake

• Semester 1
• Semester 2
• On campus: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Online: No

Locations

• Casuarina campus
• Online

Entry Requirements

Admission Criteria

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

• Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60.
• Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
• Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
• Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
• Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
• Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
• Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
• Australian Defence Force (ADF) members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course.

English Language Requirements

• DOMESTIC STUDENTS: To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.
• INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

Course Structure

A Nutrition degree includes study of diverse and relevant units encompassing topics such as epidemiology, cultural safety, research, and nutrition units exploring food and nutrition science, the role of food in society, public health nutrition, and nutrition across the lifespan.

Career Opportunities

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as:

• Community health centres
• Health promotion organisations
• Government and non-government organisations
• Food industry
• Sporting organisations
• Universities and research organisations Roles may include:
• Nutrition consulting
• Nutrition educator
• Health promotion officer
• Public health and policy advisors
• Food and nutrition programming

Fees

Commonwealth Supported Places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements.

International Tuition Fees

The annual tuition fee for full-time study in 2026 is AUD $35,584.00.

Why Study a Health Course at CDU?

• Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes
• Choose to study online, on campus, part-time, or full-time as it suits you
• Placements and research opportunities in the NT, across Australia, and around the world
• Uniquely positioned to explore Indigenous health, tropical medicine, and other issues of regional and national importance

Course Details

• Australian Qualification Framework: This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
• Student Profile: There are no statistics available for this course.
• Additional Information: Can offers be deferred? Yes
• Award: Bachelor of Nutrition
• Faculty/College: Faculty of Health
• Sector: HE
• Area of Study: Health, Allied Health Sciences