For a successful future in nutrition or diet, you need an understanding of nutrition sciences to achieve healthy eating outcomes and reduce the burden of diet-related disease.
This major includes studies in biomedical science, biochemistry, nutrition science, behavioural sciences and food sciences, and the political, environmental, commercial and social factors affecting food supply, choices and health. It also covers health systems, public and Indigenous health.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Nutritionist
- Dietitian
- Diabetes educator
- Naturopath
- Nutrition scientist
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Study tips
UQ's new pathway to the Doctor of Medicine
2-minute read

UQ people
Turning her curiosity into a healthcare career
4-minute read

UQ people
Chiemeka’s PhD story: cost-effective treatment for brain disorders
4-minute read
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Nutrition Science
- Community & Public Health Nutrition
- Physiology and Pharmacology of Human Disease
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