Learn about the fascinating role of food and nutrition in human health and disease prevention. Today's emphasis on nutrition science has created a demand for qualified nutrition professionals. As a graduate of this course, you will find opportunities to work in careers requiring knowledge of food, nutrition and health. The course can be used as a pathway into the Master of Dietetics. If you are interested in a career in the food industry, you can choose to undertake a food Innovation major sequence, which focuses on the innovative design of healthy foods to meet consumer wants which provides key knowledge and skills for employment as a food scientist in the food industry. You may also choose to undertake an industry placement or volunteering elective unit to get hands-on experience while completing your degree. Add diversity to your degree by undertaking elective units in complementary areas such as health promotion, psychology, physical activity and health or exercise science Course structure To complete the Bachelor of Nutrition Science, students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. In order to gain 24 credit points, you will need to study 24 units (AKA 'subjects') over your entire degree. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year. The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include 16 core units (these are compulsory) and 8 elective units (you can choose which ones to study). You are required to complete HSN010 Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety prior to your first laboratory based unit in this course. Graduate outcomes Career outcomes After successfully completing this course you will be well prepared for careers requiring knowledge of nutrition, health, food analysis, sensory evaluation, product development, food safety and food manufacture. If you complete the Food Science major sequence or the Food Innovation major sequence you will also be well suited to careers in the food industry where your knowledge of nutrition, food composition and processing will facilitate the creation and marketing of food products that help to improve health. You may also gain employment in diverse areas including: food policy, food regulation, quality assurance and control, food wholesale and retail, food laboratories and research institutes, nutrition and agribusiness, consumer education and awareness campaigns, private practice, nutrition counselling and community nutrition. Professional recognition Enrolled students and graduates can apply for membership of the Nutrition Society of Australian (NSA). If you choose to undertake the food innovation major sequence, you may also be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST). Course learning outcomes Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.