Explore the critical role of nutrition and food science in public health and well-being with the Stage 2 Nutrition & Food Science (Diploma of Health Sciences) at Navitas Curtin College. This undergraduate program is ideal for students passionate about understanding how food impacts human health, from basic biological functions to broader societal issues like food security. You will delve into the scientific principles underpinning nutrition, learn to analyse dietary intake, and critically evaluate food and nutrition systems. This course provides a robust foundation for those aspiring to careers in health science, research, or related fields, equipping you with essential knowledge in biosciences, chemistry, and biostatistics.
This full-time, on-campus diploma is studied over one year, immersing you in a dynamic learning environment. You will engage with core units covering human structure and function, the fundamentals of chemistry for biosciences, and integrated systems anatomy and physiology. Practical application is key, with units focusing on food and nutrition principles, biostatistics, and epidemiology, preparing you to appraise research and understand health behaviours. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition and food science, ready to progress to further studies or enter the health sector, with pathways towards becoming a nutritionist or food scientist.