Overview

If you’re looking for a path to your dream health or nutrition degree or want to head straight into entry-level jobs in health services or the nutrition industry, we can give you the skills and knowledge you need.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Course coordinator

Susan McLeod

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

106841M

Course instance contact

Susan McLeod

Course duration (full time)

1 year

Study level

Sub-degree

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available only as an exit award

Yes

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Diploma in Health and Nutrition, students must complete 120 credit points in total consisting of: 120 core credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Use communication skills to transmit nutritional knowledge, skills and ideas to others
2.
Understand the role of diet in health and illness prevention
3.
Analyse research evidence to inform ethical and evidence-based nutrition
4.
Assess sociocultural factors that influence food intake and the impact of food security in different situations.
5.
Integrate information sources and technologies to develop basic professional development skills

Career outcomes

Graduates of the Diploma in Health and Nutrition can pursue entry-level roles across health or nutrition services and organisations. You could become a:

  • Medical or Administrative Assistant
    • Manage the administrative tasks that help to keep a health care professional’s clinic, offices or other healthcare facilities running smoothly

Internal course relationships

Nested

Associate Degree in Health and Nutrition

Bachelor of Nutrition Science