Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills to address contemporary nutrition challenges and promote health and well-being.
Next Intake Monday 2nd March 2026
Campus Locations
Online only
Course Length
6 months full-time
Part-time options available
Payment Options
FEE-HELP available for domestic students
Upfront payment
Contact hours
From 6 hours per week (part-time)
The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills to address contemporary nutrition challenges and promote health and well-being. By integrating evidence-based approaches, students critically evaluate the complex relationships between diet, health conditions, and emerging research on nutraceuticals and dietary supplements.
The course fosters the ability to analyse and interpret nutritional data, communicate effectively across diverse audiences, and integrate ethical, cultural, and socioeconomic considerations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, into client-centred practice.
With an emphasis on leveraging technology, critical thinking, and problem-solving, students are prepared to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions for nutrition-related challenges in professional contexts. The course also encourages reflective practice, supporting lifelong learning and ethical conduct, ensuring graduates are adaptable and prepared for evolving roles in public health, community engagement, and nutrition education.
The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition is intended to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals seeking to expand their expertise in nutrition and its application across diverse professional settings. While this qualification does not lead to accreditation as a dietitian or clinical nutritionist, graduates can leverage their nutrition knowledge within their existing field or explore new career pathways, depending on their prior qualifications and professional experience.
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Learning Outcomes
Apply advanced knowledge of nutrition principles and evidence-based approaches to support individual and community health outcomes
Critically evaluate the relationships between diet, nutrition, and health conditions, including emerging research on nutraceuticals and dietary supplements.
Analyse and interpret complex nutritional data to inform professional practice and improve client health outcomes.
Communicate nutrition information effectively across diverse audiences and professional settings, using appropriate media and collaboration strategies.
Integrate ethical, cultural, and socioeconomic considerations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, into inclusive and client-centred nutrition practice.
Utilise relevant technologies to support the analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of nutrition information, ensuring evidence-based decision-making.
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address nutrition-related challenges in professional practice.
Reflect on professional practice to foster lifelong learning, adaptability, and ethical conduct in evolving nutrition contexts.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be skilled to work in a range of settings, including:
Public Health Nutrition
Community Health and Education
Supporting individuals, including athletes, children, aged care residents and those with medical conditions
This course provides graduates with the opportunity to extend their skills to include the nutritional management of a diverse range of conditions and people. It can also be used as a basis to undertake further clinical training in the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nutrition.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a health-related field such as nursing, allied health, naturopathy, or public health .
Alternative Entry – applicants with relevant professional experience in health-related roles such as wellness coaching or dietetic assistance may be considered in lieu of formal academic qualifications.
Student and Alumni Profiles
Alumni Profile
Check out our interview with Nutrition alumna Gina Urlich.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition is delivered 100% online.
Enjoy fully digitally structured learning, supported by our expert academics.
Book one-on-one consultations with subject specialists.
Study all your subjects at any time during the week within specified delivery periods.
Contact our admissions team for additional details on the delivery mode for each subject or download the course structure here.
NMDN111 Nutrition, Diet, and Disease
This subject introduces students to the role of nutrition in health and chronic disease. It explores how diet, lifestyle, and nutrient intake contribute to conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. Students learn to interpret dietary data, apply the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values, and translate scientific findings into practical recommendations. The subject prepares students to develop evidence-based dietary strategies for both prevention and clinical management.
NMDN112 Human Nutrition and Metabolism
An introduction to how the body digests, absorbs, transports, and metabolises nutrients forms the foundation of this subject. Students explore the functions of macro- and micronutrients, the consequences of nutrient excess or deficiency, and how nutrient metabolism influences health and disease risk. Emphasis is placed on reviewing scientific research and communicating complex metabolic concepts clearly. Students develop foundational knowledge essential for understanding human physiology and evidence-based nutrition practice.
NMDN113 Nutrition and Health Through the Lifespan
This subject explores nutrition requirements from preconception through to older adulthood. Students examine growth, development, and major nutrition-related concerns across life stages, considering physiological, social, and cultural influences. They learn to assess dietary needs, apply evidence-based recommendations, and plan nutrition interventions tailored to age-specific health priorities. The subject builds capability in communicating clear, appropriate, and culturally responsive nutrition advice.
NMDN114 Complementary Nutrition, Dietary Assessment, and Analysis
Students are introduced to dietary assessment methods, nutrient analysis, and the interpretation of intake data using Australian food composition resources. It examines the relationship between diet, physical activity, and non-communicable diseases, along with the evidence behind functional foods and supplementation. Students develop practical skills in assessing dietary patterns, identifying nutritional concerns, and communicating findings in professional and client-friendly formats.
Additional Course Options
Diploma of Health Science
Gain foundational knowledge of biological and social sciences. Choose from electives available in Nutrition & Naturopathy.
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
Naturopathy is a whole medical system combining theory (philosophy and principles) and practice that uses an array of natural therapies to support healing and maintain health.