Course overview
Learn to create innovative solutions for complex nutrition and food sector challenges.
If you’re passionate about nutrition, promoting healthy food consumption, and enhancing global health through innovative food and health care systems, this double degree is designed for you.
This degree opens doors to diverse careers in the food supply chain, food businesses, and policy and communications roles influencing consumer food choices. As a graduate, your in-depth knowledge of food science and innovative business practices ensures you’re well suited to develop, navigate and lead innovative and responsible solutions to complex nutritional challenges.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Nutritionist
- Nutrition scientist
- Nutrition business analyst/consultant
- Community health consultant
- Educator
- Entrepreneur
- Health and food consultant
- Home economist
- Research assistant
Industries
- Agricultural research
- Analytical laboratories
- Business
- Community health
- Education
- Fitness and wellbeing
- Food marketing and sales
- Food manufacturing and supply
- Food research and development
- Government and non-profit
- Health innovation
- Health research and development
Professional accreditation and recognition
Students and graduates are eligible for membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia. Graduates of this course are eligible for Associate Nutritionist Registration Status with the Nutrition Society of Australia. Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB (Association to Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business) International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.
Why study at Curtin?
Unique course
This course, blending food science knowledge with best practices in innovation, is the first degree of its type in Australia.
Highly rated course
Rated #1 in WA for full-time employment and median salary in undergraduate health services and support. (Good Universities Guide 2026)
Industry engagement
With our practical units, you’ll have opportunities to connect with industry and build your skills and professional network.
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
In this course you’ll learn how to integrate human nutrition science with innovative skills and capabilities. You’ll learn the science behind foods to understand how food and nutrition can affect health and wellbeing. You’ll also explore social and cultural influences that impact dietary decisions to provide evidence-based nutrition in community settings.
The course’s focus on innovation will develop your GRIT (global, responsible, innovative, and technology-savvy) mindset, along with expertise in critical business knowledge and competencies.
These multidisciplinary perspectives will help you critically appraise information and develop innovative, responsible, and impactful solutions for complex nutrition challenges. The course emphasises cultural competence and ethical practices in nutrition and food issues. You’ll gain a deep understanding of global perspectives, particularly the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and learn the importance of Indigenous and First Nations-based stewardship.
Work-integrated learning
You will have plenty of opportunities for work-integrated learning with units like Business Study Tour, Business Innovation Lab, Nutrition Professional Practice and the Sustainable Business Innovation Project. These practical units are designed to enhance your professional skills and industry readiness.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:
- course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
- any course-specific requirements
- English language requirement.
Minimum ATAR entry required
This course requires you to achieve a minimum ATAR/selection rank to be considered for entry, but does not guarantee selection.
Entry pathways
There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved.
Curious how students entered this course? See the entry pathways other students have taken.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances.
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Special consideration
If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2025 Domestic indicative fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
*The indicative first-year fee is based on a standard full-time study load of 200 credit points.
This fee is a guide only. Your total fee may vary depending on the units you choose, your study load or if your course includes additional requirements. For more information on fees, see other fees and charges.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Choose your application pathway
I’m in year 12 or applying for Medicine
If you’re in year 12 or recently finished high school, you’ll need to apply through TISC.
You’ll apply through TISC no matter what you studied in high school, whether that was:
- ATAR
- General subjects
- Certificate IV
- or completing UniReady in Schools program.
TISC has different application dates to Curtin. Visit the TISC website for all important dates, including application deadlines.
I have finished high school
If you’re not a current year 12 student or recent graduate, you’re considered a non school leaver and you’ll apply directly to Curtin.
The only exception is Medicine, which must be applied for through TISC.
You’ll apply directly to Curtin if you are:
- a high school graduate who finished school last year or earlier
- transferring from another university
- returning to study or using your professional experience to qualify
- progressing from a VET or TAFE qualification or bridging program
- a current Curtin student changing courses or campuses.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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