Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Honours) at University of Canberra

Research, the future of food and nutrition science

As more and more businesses require future food and nutrition employees to possess competent research skills, the UC Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Honours) course will give you the skills, qualifications, and confidence to stand out and be recognised.

This 1-year program offers an additional option to those already studying an undergraduate degree in a health or nutrition-related field and already possess the necessary marks to articulate into an honours program. A significant component of this course will also involve choosing and completing a tailor-made research thesis under the direct supervision and support of your research supervisor and course Convenor.

In researching this thesis, you’ll refine your research and technical skills; learn about the applications of food and nutritional sciences, epidemiological techniques, public health issues and be introduced to technologies that will assist you to assess the latest food science and human nutrition literature.

Study a Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Honours) at UC and you will:

• strengthen and deepen your knowledge and research skills
• embark on supervised independent study and research projects of your choice
• benefit from the academic mentorship and supervision of world-class academics
• learn about the application of epidemiological techniques, particularly in the areas of disease frequency
• collect data on public health issues and learn how to appraise public health research literature critically.
• add your experience and knowledge to a multidisciplinary team
• learn about and use the latest techniques in the food and nutrition sciences
• provide a bridging gap between the most recent scientific knowledge and public health, food, and nutrition sciences stakeholders.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

As part of your thesis, you may be required to work with academic members from different disciplines and universities from around the world, as well as industry stakeholders looking to initiate innovation and development. In each situation, you will be given a chance to network and build relationships with those directly involved in helping to influence and direct the future of food and nutrition industry here in Australia and abroad.

You will also be strongly encouraged to further enhance your professional association by joining leading industry organisations such as Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Nutrition Society of Australia and the Australian Society for Medical Research.

Career opportunities

On successful completion of this program, you will develop advanced knowledge and skills (both practical and cognitive), that are highly regarded and sought after by research organisations such as:

• Food Science Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ)
• Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (CSIRO).

Note: There is a growing interest from the food and nutrition industry to utilise your newly obtained skills working in the areas such as product development, quality control, and quality assurance.

Course-specific information

Admission based on a completed bachelor’s degree (generally with a credit average), relevant to the selected honours field of study and availability of suitable supervisor(s), equipment and resources.