Course overview
Help improve nutrition and health by working with communities and organisations.
In this Nutrition and Health Promotion double degree, you’ll learn to identify the conditions that affect people's health; uncover the nutritional health needs of individuals and groups; create evidence-informed promotional activities; and advocate for better health policies.
You’ll explore how social, economic, environmental and cultural factors influence health, diet and human development across the life cycle. You’ll also learn to design, deliver and evaluate evidence-informed health promotion programs that make a meaningful impact.
Working with community and industry partners, you’ll put your learning into practice and build skills in nutrition education, health promotion and community-based health initiatives.
With specialist expertise in nutrition and health promotion, you could build a career improving wellbeing at a community and population level.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.
Why study at Curtin?
Highly rated
Rated #1 in WA for full-time employment and median salary in undergraduate Health Services and Support. (Good Universities Guide 2026).
Practical experience
Build your practical skills in dedicated nutrition laboratories and through professional placements with our industry partners.
Professional recognition
Graduates can apply to become an IUHPE Registered Health Promotion Practitioner and for recognition as an Associate Nutritionist.
Career outcomes
You’ll graduate with practical skills in nutrition, health promotion, community engagement and evidence-informed practice.
Careers
- Nutritionist or public health nutritionist
- Health promotion practitioner
- Community health consultant
- Health and nutrition educator
- Workplace health advisor
- Program coordinator
- Researcher
- Nutrition policy or project officer
With further study
- Dietitian
Industries
- Community health
- Public health
- Health research and development
- Government
- Non-government organisations
- Education
- Food and nutrition
- International aid and development
Professional accreditation and recognition
The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Health Promotion) is accredited by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE). Graduates can apply to become IUHPE Registered Health Promotion Practitioners and join the Australian Health Promotion Association.
Graduates can also apply for membership of the Nutrition Society of Australia and are eligible for recognition as an Associate Nutritionist.
Why study at Curtin?
Highly rated
Rated #1 in WA for full-time employment and median salary in undergraduate Health Services and Support. (Good Universities Guide 2026).
Practical experience
Build your practical skills in dedicated nutrition laboratories and through professional placements with our industry partners.
Professional recognition
Graduates can apply to become an IUHPE Registered Health Promotion Practitioner and for recognition as an Associate Nutritionist.
Your student experience
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
You’ll start by building a foundation in health promotion and nutrition, studying core units alongside students from other health disciplines.
Hands-on learning begins in your first year. Working with community and industry partners, you’ll see what it means to shape health and nutrition outcomes in practice.
In your second, third and fourth years, you will develop advanced knowledge and skills. You’ll build your confidence and career readiness through practical projects, including developing an evidence-based response to a health challenge and delivering a school-based nutrition education session.
This course also includes 100 hours of professional placement in a health promotion setting, giving you hands-on experience and a direct pathway into the workforce.
Visit the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) and Bachelor of Health Sciences (Health Promotion) pages to explore each part of this double degree in more detail.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
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Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
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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.
Check the Handbook for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$45,886*
Total indicative course fee
$183,544*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year.
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
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.
John Curtin Excellence Scholarship
Through the John Curtin Global Excellence Scholarship, eligible students will receive 40% off the tuition fee.
Merit Scholarship
Rewarding academic performance and empowering students to continue their education in their chosen field. Eligible students will receive 20% off the tuition fee.
Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Giving international students the opportunity to pursue their ambitions and receive a world-class education. Eligible students will receive a one-off tuition fee credit of A$10,000 to help support their studies.
How to apply
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Choose your application pathway
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Apply directly to Curtin
Depending on your country’s requirements, you may be able to apply directly to Curtin without using an agent.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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