Students develop an understanding of ethical research design, practice and analysis within a nutrition and food science research setting. This knowledge is then incorporated into an original and independent research project conducted under the supervision of academic staff and/or industry professionals with expertise in the field.

In an increasingly competitive job market, an honours degree will give you an edge over candidates who just have an undergraduate degree. Honours scholarships are available to suitably qualified candidates for 2023 commencement.

Careers

Examples of the work and settings the course prepares graduates for:

• national and international health agencies
• state and federal government health departments
• public health nutrition
• industry nutrition
• private practice nutrition
• nutrition assessment
• nutrition communications
• food science and technology industry
• food safety and regulation
• quality assurance
• research and product development
• education sector