Bachelor of Science (Nutrition), Bachelor of Innovation

Curtin University

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 nutritional challenges. 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. 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 creative thinking and business skills, and prepare you for roles at the intersection of data, sustainability and strategy.These multidisciplinary perspectives will help you critically appraise information and develop innovative, responsible, and impactful solutions for 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.

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