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Undergraduate subject

Nutrition

06 October 2023

Studying Nutrition at UC involves learning how to educate and work with clients to meet nutritional goals and prescribe health and sport-specific programmes. Learn more.

HOW TO APPLY

Overview


Nutrition

Introduction

Good nutrition is important to maintain everyday wellbeing and to reach peak sporting performance.

During your studies, you will learn how to educate and work with clients to meet nutritional goals and prescribe health and sport-specific programmes.

Nutrition

What will my study involve?

  • Identify nutritional practices for athletes, recreational exercisers, and groups with specific nutritional needs.
  • Learn the effects of nutritional supplements on anatomy and sporting performance.
  • Become part of UC's recognised expertise in nutrients and supplements and their effects on mental health disorders and wellbeing.

Nutrition

Courses

Nutrition minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Psychological Science, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

100-level

200-level

300-level

Nutrition

Career opportunities

Professional knowledge around metabolism and healthy eating, nutrient timing, and nutritional supplements will enable you to pursue a rewarding career helping others with their health and wellbeing goals, and to achieve their best athletic performance.

Career pathways could include:

  • fitness coach
  • nutritional advisor/nutritionist
  • health educator
  • corporate wellness consultant.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.

Related brochures

Undergraduate Prospectus

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International Prospectus 2024/2025

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