Undergraduate - Area of study Nutrition and dietetics

Studies in nutrition science and nutrition and dietetics at Monash University provides students with a comprehensive education that taps into the multi-faceted discipline of human nutrition and includes an appreciation of the broad scope of food in society, in-depth knowledge of nutritional and biomedical science and the role of nutrition in health and disease.

The scientific content has a strong emphasis on developing research skills and personal and professional development is a concurrent theme throughout the courses enabling graduates to effectively communicate nutrition research and public health messages to both experts and lay people in their chosen career paths.

Depending on the course students will either gain practical experience in a range of professional placement settings including healthcare settings or will undertake an independent nutrition research project.

Graduates will be well equipped to take advantage of a broad range of future vocational and academic opportunities in an area of study that draws from many disciplines, but has a strong basis in science. In addition, the degrees provide excellent preparation for postgraduate study in a variety of areas including research, public health and dietetics.