Nutrition Science - M2001

Are you passionate about food, health and making a real difference in people’s lives? The Bachelor of Nutrition Science is your gateway to understanding how nutrition impacts health, wellbeing, and performance across the lifespan. This course explores the science behind nutrition, including nutrient metabolism, public health nutrition, sports nutrition, food sustainability, and gut health. You’ll gain a strong foundation in biomedical and nutritional sciences, and learn how to assess dietary intake, analyse food composition, and navigate food regulation.

Study your way

Nutrition science is a diverse and growing field, and this degree opens doors to a wide range of career pathways.

You’ll learn from world-leading researchers and practitioners, including experts in ultra-endurance sports and exercise gastroenterology. Our teaching is grounded in the latest science and delivered through innovative, practical methods – including lab-based learning, real-world assessments, and industry engagement.

In your final year, you’ll choose to focus on nutrition research, public health nutrition, or a food industry placement, giving you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals.

Scholars Program

As a high-achieving student, you may qualify for the Nutrition Science Scholars Program. This gives you access to research staff, advanced technical facilities, and exclusive extracurricular opportunities. Plus, you’ll have guaranteed entry into our Master of Nutrition and Dietetics if you maintain the required GPA in your nutrition studies.

Why Study Health Sciences at Monash?

Professional recognition

Monash offers Australia’s only nutrition program accredited by the UK Association for Nutrition (AfN), meaning you can register as an Associate Nutritionist in both Australia and the UK.

State of the art facilities

The BASE facility is a standout feature, offering you access to state-of-the-art equipment and spaces for food chemistry, body composition analysis, metabolic testing, and more. This immersive environment prepares you for the challenges of the future, including food sustainability, social equity, and diet-related disease.

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At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Clayton: Full time
Duration
  • 3 years (full time)
Start date
First Semester (February)
Qualification
Bachelor of Nutrition Science, Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Scholars Program)
Course Handbook

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science are well-equipped to enter the workforce or pursue further study. You’ll be eligible for membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia and the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists.

Career outcomes include:

  • Nutritionist in public health, food industry, or research
  • Health promotion officer
  • Food technologist or product developer
  • Sports nutrition advisor
  • Nutrition policy advisor
  • Nutrition educator or communicator

If you choose to continue your studies, you can apply for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, which provides an accelerated pathway to becoming an Accredited Practising Dietitian in just 18 months. You may also pursue honours or PhD programs in nutrition science, contributing to cutting-edge research in areas like gut health, food sustainability, and chronic disease prevention.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (International students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

View all minimum age requirements.

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

Entry requirements for each qualification level are as follows:

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:

If your English test does not meet the above scores you may want to consider Monash English. Some Monash courses however do not accept Monash English.

The English measures outlined above must be completed within 3 years prior to the Monash course commencement date (other time limitations may apply as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure). If you have completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted.

Monash University reserve the right to ask students to complete an English test to meet English course requirements upon request.

Further information can be located at English language requirements.

International students applying for a visa need to satisfy English requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs where these requirements and acceptable English tests differ from Monash University.

All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.

You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:

*If you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification you will be required to meet the prerequisite subject requirements that are equivalent to the VCE prerequisite subject requirements specified above.

Extra requirements
Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects

If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:

  • Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:

    You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above (if applicable).

  • Other qualifications recognised by Monash:

    If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis.

    This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.

These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine, or to courses that require a tertiary-level Physiology unit: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Graduate Entry), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy (Graduate Entry).

Alternative pathways

If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.

Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.

The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Students currently studying an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia, should apply online through VTAC etc.

All other applicants, apply directly to Monash using course code M2001

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Semester two (July)

This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:

A$49,700

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: 075117M

Where could a nutrition science degree take me?

Hear firsthand from our passionate academics and successful alumni about their experiences and what makes Monash the perfect place to start your journey in nutrition science.

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Our students are at the heart of everything we do. With strong and enduring partnerships across the healthcare sector, world-class infrastructure, and a faculty of leading educators, researchers, clinicians and professional staff, we are united by a single goal: to improve the human condition. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and big ideas to meet the evolving health needs of our communities.

Through our bench-to-bedside approach, you’ll learn from experts who are actively shaping the future of healthcare, ensuring your education is grounded in real-world impact from day one.

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