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Torrens University Australia

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Diploma of Nutrition

  • Diploma

The Diploma of Nutrition provides foundational knowledge as the first step into a fulfilling career in nutritional health and wellness.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Sep

About this course

The Diploma of Nutrition provides foundational knowledge as the first step into a fulfilling career in nutritional health and wellness. It delivers a thorough understanding of how nutrition impacts health, exploring the full spectrum of human anatomy, physiology and chemistry, and how they relate to human nutrition, digestion and metabolism.

This diploma focuses on health science and provides a strong foundation of the role of nutrition in health. You'll learn to apply the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values to dietary assessments and planning. This degree promotes improving general health and wellbeing at each life stage and for Indigenous communities at the population level. Upon completion, you'll have the option to begin working or continue studying the Bachelor of Nutrition.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

  • Gain an introduction to health science and solid foundation in human nutrition.
  • Explore the relationship between nutritional intake, the maintenance of health and the development of disease.
  • Create basic dietary plans for all life stages including fitness and weight loss.
  • Learn about the influence of society and culture on our dietary intakes.
  • Understand and apply evidence-based practice and critical enquiry.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Torrens University Australia.
83.8%
Overall satisfaction
77.9%
Skill scale
75.7%
Teaching scale
68.1%
Employed full-time
$57.4k
Average salary