Diploma of Nutrition

Torrens University Australia

Course

Online

£ 2,010.38 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 2,515

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

The Diploma of Nutrition provides foundational knowledge as the first step into a fulfilling career in nutritional health and wellness. It delivers a thorough understanding of how nutrition impacts health, exploring the full spectrum of human anatomy, physiology and chemistry, and how they relate to human nutrition, digestion and metabolism.

This diploma focuses on health science and provides a strong foundation of the role of nutrition in health. You’ll learn to apply the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values to dietary assessments and planning. This degree promotes improving general health and wellbeing at each life stage and for Indigenous communities at the population level. Upon completion, you’ll have the option to begin working or continue studying the Bachelor of Nutrition.

About this course

Gain an introduction to health science and solid foundation in human nutrition.
Explore the relationship between nutritional intake, the maintenance of health and the development of disease.
Create basic dietary plans for all life stages including fitness and weight loss.
Learn about the influence of society and culture on our dietary intakes.
Understand and apply evidence-based practice and critical enquiry.

The Diploma of Nutrition produces advocates for promoting optimal health by applying the foundational knowledge of what it means to be healthy and the role of food in health by communicating this it to the community as a Nutritional Advisor. Upon completion, you can begin a career in the professional domain of nutrition or continue studies onto the Bachelor of Nutrition.

Career paths
Nutritional Advisor

Why study with us?
As the country’s fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. We focus on giving you the skills and the knowledge to ensure long-term success in your career. Our academics are highly qualified and will support you in every step of your study.

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Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • Human Nutrition
  • Biological
  • Society
  • Human Structure
  • Physiology

Course programme

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

8 Core subjects
  • Biological Foundations | BFD105A
  • Human Nutrition 1 | NUTR2001A
  • Nutrition and Society | NUTR2003
  • Human Structure & Physiology 1 | HSP101A
  • Evidence-based Practice | EBP107A
  • Human Nutrition 2 | NUTR2002A
  • Human Structure & Physiology 2 | HSP102A
  • Lifespan Nutrition | NUTR2005A

Diploma of Nutrition

£ 2,010.38 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 2,515