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Nutrition – it can save your life
If you have an interest in health and nutrition, and the ability to communicate with people, an exciting career is open to you in nutrition and dietetics – the science of how the food we eat affects our lives.
For the first time in human history, there are more overfed than underfed people in the world. With changing lifestyles and an ageing population, chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes are increasingly common.
Nutritionists and dietitians apply their skills and knowledge to work toward the prevention of many diseases and conditions through nutrition education, health promotion and advocacy.
Study nutrition and dietetics at Griffith
Unlock your potential with good nutrition
Our degree will educate you in the role of nutrition in good health, and the science behind food from the paddock to plate. It's designed to give you in-depth understanding of food and the way the human body uses it.
You’ll study in the purpose-built $150 million Griffith Health Centre which, operating in tandem with the 750-bed Gold Coast University Hospital across from our campus, creates a health hub with a dedicated focus on study, employment and research. You’ll learn about food science and therapeutic diet preparation in state of the art facilities, like our large teaching kitchen.
You’ll develop your skills in nutrition assessment and patient counselling with the opportunity to apply them in our dedicated Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic that offers services to the general public.
Practical experience is woven into our degree, with clinical placements up to 20 weeks in duration in public and private hospitals, community health organisations, aged care, private practice, population health units and key non-government organisations.
Our degree has a national and international reputation for quality and teaching innovation. You’ll learn from supportive, award-winning educators, with plenty of practical experience in nutrition and dietetics.
You’ll graduate with the tools to apply the science of human nutrition, and help people understand the relationship between food and health.
Heidi Neil
Griffith nutrition and dietetics graduate
Looking after the nutrition and dietary needs of patients with a variety of conditions is all in a day's work for dietitian Heidi Neil. Heidi was selected for the New Graduate Dietitian position at Mater Hospital in Brisbane after graduating with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours. 'Here I provide nutrition support, education and counselling for a variety of conditions. I really enjoyed studying my degree, right from foundation health year learning about anatomy and physiology and biological systems. The second half of my final year involved 20 weeks of professional placement, where I then put all the theoretical knowledge I learned over the four years at Griffith into practice. I saw a wide variety of cases in different healthcare settings, which made the transition into my new graduate position a little less daunting.'
Study options
| Degrees | Campus | OP |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics | Gold Coast |
8 |
| Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) | Gold Coast |
It is important to check the degree requirements including placement requirements, before you apply.
Career outcomes
Job opportunities in private, business or community sectors
Griffith graduates find employment with food industry companies, consulting laboratories, public and private hospitals, government organisations and regulatory bodies
There's a rising community interest in nutrition and health, and a growing need for specialists in these fields.
You'll have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the health of populations and the sustainability of the environment.
With your in-demand qualifications, you'll be sought for positions including:
- Clinical dietitian
- Private practice
- Health service management
- Community health services
- Health promotion and public health units
- Consultancy
- Research
- Education
- Sports nutrition
Your skills will also be transferrable to fields such as public relations, marketing, communications, media, policy development and information technology.
Life at Griffith
You can gain more than just a degree at Griffith. With plenty of opportunities to balance life and study, you can make memories and mates to last a lifetime.
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Saturday 20 July — Sunday 21 July
Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)
TSXPO is for anyone considering further study. Talk to our academic and professional staff about our degrees, flexible study options, admission pathways, how to apply, scholarships and support services. Entry is free.
Tuesday 23 July
Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Monday 5 August
Townsville Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Townsville Careers Expo to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Sunday 11 August
Open Day
On Open Day, you’ll find general information about all our degrees at each campus, as well as essential information about student support services, admissions, scholarships and postgraduate studies. It’s a great time to get to know our campuses, experience life at Griffith, explore your study options and find the information you need to make a decision about your future.
Monday 9 September — Tuesday 10 September
Mature Student Open Evenings
If you’re considering further study, get the right advice and information you need at our January Mature Student Open Evenings. No matter whether you're returning to university after a few years off, starting study for the first time or looking for a postgraduate degree to further your career, we can help.
Thursday 12 September
Mature Student Open Evenings
If you’re considering further study, get the right advice and information you need at our January Mature Student Open Evenings. No matter whether you're returning to university after a few years off, starting study for the first time or looking for a postgraduate degree to further your career, we can help.
Monday 23 September — Friday 4 October
Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about studying at Griffith? Book a personalised 30-minute Q&A session with one of our expert study advisers to get advice about your study options, available scholarships and support services.
Monday 21 October — Friday 25 October
Trimester 3: Orientation
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Tuesday 29 October — Thursday 31 October
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Need help with your university application? Receive personalised advice and assistance from one of our expert study advisers to start and/or complete your university application.
Monday 16 December — Thursday 19 December
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If your OP or ATAR result changes your direction, chat online with our expert study advisers to explore your study options. Find out about admissions pathways, entry requirements and changing your preferences.