Nutrition Science

Study in the area of Nutrition Science is taught by the School of Life and Environmental Sciences in the Faculty of Science. Units of study in this major are available at standard level.

About the major

Nutrition Science is a multidisciplinary area of study that covers the role of food and nutrients in health and disease, across the lifespan. You will explore the basics of biology and biochemistry before focusing on human nutrition. You will have the opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills as you investigate nutrition and the effects of nutrients on health and disease from the molecular to the systems level. You will learn how we sense, digest, metabolise and store nutrients and also develop a wide range of laboratory and research skills, including working with big data sets. There is a strong emphasis on communication skills; written, visual and spoken. This major will provide a strong foundation for a possible career as a nutrition scientist, a research pathway, or, with additional prerequisites, competitive entry to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program.

Requirements for completion

The Nutrition Science major and minor requirements are listed in the Nutrition Science unit of study table.

Contact and further information

W School of Life and Environmental Sciences
E soles.education@sydney.edu.au

Associate Professor Kim Bell-Anderson
E kim.bellanderson@sydney.edu.au