Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition

Take the next step towards your career in nutrition

Explore the science of food and nutrition with this postgraduate level qualification in human nutrition.

Study a Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition at UC and you will:

• develop knowledge and skills to enhance health through evidence-based nutrition science
• understand the important role of food in social, cultural, biological, biochemical and environmental health contexts
• use nutrition knowledge to transform local and global food production and consumption patterns towards enhanced environmental sustainability
• develop and demonstrate expert communication skills to transfer complex nutrition knowledge to diverse audiences
• develop autonomy and self-direction in your learning and professional development.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is an integral component of some study paths in this course, offering opportunities for you to engage with industry professionals. Build your professional networks while study and graduate confident to your new skills in the workplace.

With a wide range of job opportunities available in the Nutrition industry, and the important role nutrition plays across a range of other professions, this introductory course will help you focus your career objectives or give you direction into future advanced studies.

Career opportunities

Each study path has the potential to transition into roles in:

• the corporate/food industry
• state or local government
• private nutrition organisations
• media organisations
• the fitness industry
• public health.

Course-specific information

Thinking of upgrading your qualification? Successful completion of this course serves as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science.

Professional accreditation

None.