Outline
Outline
This double degree integrates fundamental human nutrition science with innovation skills and capabilities. Students will learn the science behind foods to understand how food and nutrition can affect health and wellbeing. Students will explore social and cultural influences that impact dietary decisions to provide evidence-based nutrition in community settings. The innovation theme of this course will develop students’ GRIT (global, responsible, innovative and technology-savvy) mindset, and expertise in critical business knowledge and competencies. Work integrated learning will ensure that graduates develop versatile skills to be well-equipped to contribute to evolving demands of nutrition practice in a contemporary food and health system.
What you'll learn
- Apply multidisciplinary knowledge to critically appraise information to arrive at innovative, responsible and impactful solutions for complex nutrition challenges.
- Use information and technology decisively using creative and innovative thinking to synthesise relevant information and communicate professionally in ways appropriate for local, regional, and global nutrition and health contexts.
- Demonstrate cultural competence and ethics in nutrition and food science issues. Influence inclusively by appreciating the global perspectives of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and advocate for indigenous and first nations‐based stewardship.
- Take responsibility for own learning and professional development to engage with professional organisations. Demonstrate industry readiness by developing future-focussed capabilities including a global, responsible, innovative and technology (GRIT) mindset.
