UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma in Nutrition Science
Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia
About this program
Prepare for a career in nutrition, a growing profession making an important contribution to the health and well being of individuals, communities and populations locally and globally. Students who undertake a Diploma in Nutrition Science will be able to gain credit for up to the first year of study and articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science, and potentially other health science bachelor degrees at ACU, or exit with the Diploma in Nutrition Science as a standalone qualification. Undertaking the ACU Diploma in Nutrition Science will help you to develop the academic skills and university experience needed to succeed in more advanced tertiary study. Our Diploma in Nutrition Science provides domestic students with a Commonwealth supported place (CSP-funded), and will help you achieve your goals. We are here to support you from start to finish whether you have just finished Year 12 or finished years ago. We ensure smaller class sizes, offer tailored support as you transition to university study, and provide a range of student services to help you succeed.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Completion requirements To qualify for the Diploma, a student must complete 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of: 80 cp from Specified Units (Part A) Core / specified units include: BIOD125: Human Biology 1
- BIOD126: Human Biology 2
- NUTD101: Introduction to Nutrition
- PUBD102: Foundations of Health Promotion
- NUTD102: Culinary Nutrition Science
- DPHS100: Academic Literacy in Health Sciences
- CHED113: Essential Ideas in Chemistry
- BMSD110: Communicating Ideas in Science
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Admissions
Year 12 completion (or equivalent), ATAR 50.00 for Blacktown. An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (for sub-bachelor entry programs, see Schedule 1: Eligibility ranks). Domestic applicants are required to have completed the Australian Year 12 certificate or equivalent. In addition, to be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have also completed: Equivalent of year 12 level with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; OR Entry via an alternative pathway as approved by ACU. International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in Schedule 4 (Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses) of the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission. Adjustment factors If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course. Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
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