Undergraduate study in Nutrition
Learn about your undergraduate study options for Nutrition.
Important notice
From 2027, the Nutrition major will offer a year one entry pathway into the following year two clinical programmes: Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Imaging (Honours). You can find out more about this and other clinical programme pathway options on our health majors in Science page.
What can you study in Nutrition?
You can study Nutrition as a major in the Bachelor of Science (BSc) or the Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc). This offers you a strong foundation in Nutrition, with the option to explore other subjects you are interested in.
Your first year of study will build core scientific foundations in subjects like physiology and biochemistry. You will then have the opportunity to study fundamental nutrition concepts, population nutrition and the relationship between nutrition and chronic disease.
Choose the areas that interest you most, from a range of nutrition-related subjects including food science, food environments and systems, and the psychological aspects of eating and behaviour change. You will develop hands-on practice in dietary assessment, interpreting clinical nutrition measures and communication skills.
Structuring your undergraduate programme in Nutrition
Explore the full programme structure in the Curriculum Catalogue.
Read more about health majors in science if you are considering applying for clinical selection into a year two clinical health programme.
Where can undergraduate study in Nutrition take you?
Nutrition graduates make meaningful contributions across Aotearoa New Zealand by helping individuals, whānau and populations improve their wellbeing through food.
Our nutrition graduates are equipped to work in a diverse range of sectors – from health promotion in the community through to government health policy.
You may also consider additional postgraduate training to become a New Zealand Registered Dietitian.
Further study options:
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Master of Science (Research or Taught)
- Master of Health Sciences (Research or Taught)
- Master of Public Health (Research or Taught)
- Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Doctoral study
Scholarships and awards
Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.
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