Course Overview

The Bachelor of Nutrition and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) course will give you a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of both Nutrition and Psychology. The course considers the complex interplay between psychology and nutrition and its application in real-world contexts. You will learn how to conduct research in the nutrition and psychological sciences and learn how to communicate professionally. You will also develop an awareness of ethical, professional and social responsibility in the nutrition and psychology disciplines and gain an understanding of social and cultural diversity in our communities. This course prepares you for a career in nutrition and the psychological sciences. The psychology aspects of the degree are useful for careers which require a sound understanding of human behaviour such as eating disorders and other food-related health conditions. Your psychology studies will give you a comprehensive overview of the scientific discipline of psychology and its applications. The course is delivered in accordance with the foundational (level one) competencies for three-year undergraduate psychology programs as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). You will acquire an understanding of the underlying principles, theories and concepts within the discipline. In addition, you will develop knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the discipline, and an understanding of the methodologies and statistical techniques used by researchers for information gathering and analysis. There will be opportunities for you to explore applied and professional uses of psychology. In addition, you will be introduced to psychological theory, research, and applied and professional uses of psychology in an ethical and culturally responsive context. You can undertake further study to qualify as a Psychologist. The Bachelor of Nutrition and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) is offered exclusively online with high-quality and engaging teaching materials.

Career Information

A nutritionist is a health professional who contributes towards the promotion of health, and the prevention and treatment of illness. This is achieved by educating populations, communities and individuals on healthy eating and advocating for nutritional lifestyle changes where necessary. Nutritionists have a defined and recognisable body of knowledge and utilise scientific principles and methods in the study of nutrition, applying these results to influence the wider environment affecting food intake and eating behaviour. 

Psychologists are employed in a wide range of fields, such as career counselling, clinical neuropsychology, clinical, child, counselling, educational, forensic, health, organisational and sports psychology, as well as in teaching and research. The majority of psychologists work in the private sector, although significant numbers are also employed by government departments and agencies. However, not all graduates with a psychology degree ultimately choose to practice as psychologists and there are very many openings in any setting where knowledge of human behaviour and interactions is important. For example, graduates will find employment in areas as diverse as human resource management, rehabilitation, business management, teaching, scientific research, public health, defence and special education.

Please note that completion of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) does not meet the minimum requirement for provisional registration as a practicing Psychologist, for which a 4th year of accredited study is required.