Major
In nutrition and metabolism you will explore biochemical reactions that take place in cells, how these are influenced by different nutrients and what are the implications for the whole body. Nutrition is a multidisciplinary science that covers the role of food in health and disease. Advances in biomolecular science have increased the focus of nutrition on the metabolic pathways that transform nutrients.
About this major
To complete this major, you are required to complete:
12 credit points from NUTM3001 and NUTM3002
AND
12 credit points from senior units of study in either Biochemistry or Physiology
Refer to Table 1 for recommended acceptable units of study.
EXAMPLE UNITS
Introductory Nutrition and Metabolism
Human Cellular Physiology
Medical and Metabolic Biochemistry
Graduate opportunities
A major in nutrition and metabolism can open the door to further study in this area. You may wish to consider completing an honours year in nutrition and metabolism, or applying for entry to the Master of Nutriton and Dietetics, which is accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). Graduates with a specialisation in nutrition and metabolism may be able to apply for positions in: hospitals; community health centres and area health services; private practice; sports nutrition; food industry; advertising; consulting; non-government organisations; public service (allied health professionals); academia (lecturer or research scientist in nutrition).
Career pathways
Courses that offer this major
Units of study in this major
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