Bond University
Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 4 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Upskill in nutrition and dietetics with this four‑month program that builds foundational expertise, broadens career opportunities and provides a pathway to advanced study and professional recognition.
Course overview
Nutritionists and dietitians play a vital role in allied health, focusing on the impact food has on development, performance and general health and wellness at every stage of life. Specialist qualifications in this field offer a range of rewarding career opportunities, such as working with people living with medical conditions, athletes and children, as well as in aged care facilities, the media and more.
Bond’s Graduate Certificate in Nutrition introduces you to foundational concepts in food science, communication, nutrition assessment methods and public health nutrition. You will benefit from the extensive professional experience of academics who work in a range of relevant fields, including clinical dietetics, sports nutrition, the food industry, private practice and public health nutrition.
- If you are already in the health sector, this program is designed to upskill and broaden your career opportunities in the nutrition and dietetics fields.
- If you are aiming to enrol in postgraduate medical study, the Graduate Certificate in Nutrition is a beneficial pre‑medical program. The program is also suitable for updating your international dietitian qualifications to gain professional recognition in Australia.
- If your career ambition is to become an Accredited Practising Dietitian APD, you can complete this program in four months and gain full credit to progress onto Bond’s Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice.
Key facts
May, 2028
What you will study
Students must complete the following forty credit points (40 credit points) of subjects.
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Nutrition Assessment and Diagnosis
- Nutrition Communication and Behaviour
- Nutrition Issues and Priorities
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a health‑related field with a minimum GPA of 1 on a four‑point scale, where 1 equals pass.
Applicants must also meet subject prerequisites.
Alternative entry option
You may use prior work experience to apply for entry into this program. To do so, you will need to provide documentation of your employment history, including a statement from your employer about your position, time in the role and a brief overview of the role you performed.
Additional entry requirements
This program has some additional entry requirements that must be met in order to gain entry to the program.
Two biochemistry subjects at the second year level, where first year chemistry is a prerequisite for these subjects and two physiology subjects also at the second year level.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge and demonstrate foundational skills in food and nutrition practice to improve population health.
- Evaluate evidence underpinning population‑level food and nutrition interventions.
- Differentiate safe, ethical and professional practice in food and nutrition‑related roles.
- Communicate using different media to promote nutrition to communities and populations.
Career outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition has been designed to upskill graduates and health professionals to prepare them for a range of career opportunities in both traditional and non‑traditional roles.
Traditional roles:
- Consulting
- Food analyst and product development
- Food technology and science
- Nutritional advisor
- Nutrition research
- Nutritionist
- Health promotion officer or worker
Non‑traditional roles:
- Media liaison or nutrition commentator for radio and television
- Sales and marketing for health‑related pharmaceutical companies
- Policy and guideline development
- Pharmacy assistant
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative total program fee in 2026: $18,160 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 40 credit points (normally four subjects) per semester or year.
Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.