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Programme Overview

This programme prepares students to make ethical, accountable and evidence-based decisions across a range of food, nutrition and health-related settings. 

  • Mode of Delivery

    Blended (In-campus & Online)

  • Academic Level

    Bachelor's Degree

  • Study Mode

    Full Time & Part Time 

  • Intake Months

    May & Sept 2027

  • Course Duration

    Full Time: 24 months*

    Part Time: 48 months^

    *Possible Completion in 16 months

    ^Possible Completion in 32 months

  • Estimated Course Fees

    S$32,800
Overview

Introduction

In the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition degree, students will gain hands-on experience while exploring a range of topics such as environmental sustainability of food system, sustainable diets, food product development, culture and food, and nutrition and disease.  

This food and nutrition degree provides students with the knowledge and skills to apply and integrate biochemistry, physiological, and food chemistry principles and use specialist knowledge and practical skills to examine the role of diet in health maintenance, illness prevention and promotion of health policies and initiatives. Students will also learn to integrate knowledge and apply cultural safe, food-first strategies to support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities throughout every stage of life. 

Course Highlights

  • Recognised by Professional Bodies

    The Bachelor of Food and Nutrition provides graduates with eligibility to apply for professional membership with the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA) and the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), subject to each organisation's membership requirements.

  • Purpose-Built Science Labs

    Work with some of the industry's commonly used equipment across our three life science and chemistry labs, which are designed through more than 10 years of teaching life science. 

  • Direct Entry to Academic Year 2

    Stand to receive 8 module exemptions and possible completion in 16 - 32 months with a Diploma in Food and Nutrition, awarded by PSB Academy.

  • Learn from Subject Experts

    Learn from our experienced academic team, with PhDs from reputable universities in Singapore and abroad. 

  • Progress to a Master's Degree

    Graduates of the Food and Nutrition Degree may progress to pursue Master of Dietetics with La Trobe University, subject to the university's entry requirements. 
Potential Career Opportunities

Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:

  • Health Promotion Officer

  • Sports and Nutrition Coach

  • Quality and Food Safety Technologist

  • Food and Regulatory Specialist

  • Clinical and Health Nutritionist

Duration

Duration: The programme can be completed in 16* - 24 months, depending on the number of exemptions. 

Lesson Duration: Average of 3 hours per session 

*Students with a Diploma in Food and Nutrition may be eligible for direct entry into Year 2 via 16 modules pathway, subject to university's requirement

Learning Mode

Blended (In-Campus & Online)

Modules

Academic Year 1 Modules

  • Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • Anatomy and Physiology 2 
  • Chemistry Foundations 
  • Chemistry of Food and Cooking 
  • Infectious, Pandemic and Epidemics
  • Introduction to Nutrition 
  • Research and Evidence in Practice 
  • Understanding Health and Wellbeing

Academic Year 2 Modules

  • Diet Disease Relationships 
  • Human Physiology 1 
  • Human Physiology 2 
  • Integrating Evidence into Practice 
  • Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 
  • Society, Food Habits and Consumption 
  • Metabolic Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 
  • Nutrition Assessment 

Academic Year 3 Modules

  • Advanced Food Skills
  • Applied Food Science
  • Applied Research in Nutrition 
  • Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems
  • Nutrition Education for Adults
  • Nutrition for Sports Performance
  • Nutrition Throughout Life 
  • Nutrition Placement 

Intakes

  • May 2027
  • September 2027

Minimum Class Size 

  • 10 students to commence class

Graduation Requirements

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition from La Trobe University. The degree awarded will be the same as that to the on-campus graduates. 

Maximum Candidature

84 months upon start of the programme

Duration

Duration: The programme can be completed in 32* - 48 months, depending on the number of exemptions.

Lesson Duration: Average of 3 hours per session

*Students with a Diploma in Food and Nutrition may be eligible for direct entry into Year 2 via 16 modules pathway, subject to university's requirement. 

Learning Mode

Blended (In-Campus & Online)

Modules

Academic Year 1 Modules

  • Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • Anatomy and Physiology 2 
  • Chemistry Foundations 
  • Chemistry of Food and Cooking 
  • Infectious, Pandemic and Epidemics
  • Introduction to Nutrition 
  • Research and Evidence in Practice 
  • Understanding Health and Wellbeing

Academic Year 2 Modules

  • Diet Disease Relationships 
  • Human Physiology 1 
  • Human Physiology 2 
  • Integrating Evidence into Practice 
  • Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 
  • Society, Food Habits and Consumption 
  • Metabolic Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 
  • Nutrition Assessment 

Academic Year 3 Modules

  • Advanced Food Skills
  • Applied Food Science
  • Applied Research in Nutrition 
  • Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems
  • Nutrition Education for Adults
  • Nutrition for Sports Performance
  • Nutrition Throughout Life 
  • Nutrition Placement 

Intakes

  • May 2027
  • September 2027

Minimum Class Size

  • 10 students to commence class

Graduation Requirements

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition from La Trobe University. The degree awarded will be the same as that to the on-campus graduates.

Maximum Candidature

84 months upon start of the programme

Academic Requirements

Entry via Year 1: 

  • GCE 'A' Level minimum 6 in total for the best 3 H2 subjects or, STPM 6 in total for the best 3 academic modules, OR STPM 6 in total for the best 3 academic subjects, OR 
  • Diploma and Advanced Diploma

Entry via Year 2: 

  • PSB Academy Diploma in Food and Nutrition course (Average Pass, pass in all units)
  • Applicants may be granted Advanced Standing by the University and admitted directly into the degree, OR If Advanced Standing is not granted, applicants must complete the PSB Academy Diploma in Food and Nutrition course (Average Pass, pass in all units) 

All applications are subject to approval by La Trobe University. 

Minimum Age Requirement

  • 18 years old 

English Language Requirement

  • GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level English C or above equivalent; OR 
  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; OR
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) - Overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50; OR 
  • TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) - 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; OR
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - Score of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. 

English language test scores must be less than two years old from the commencement date of the course at La Trobe University. Details of the policy and information on any other English tests accepted by the University can be found at: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/international/requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry via Year 1: 

  • GCE 'A' Level minimum 6 in total for the best 3 H2 subjects or, STPM 6 in total for the best 3 academic modules, OR STPM 6 in total for the best 3 academic subjects, OR 
  • Diploma and Advanced Diploma

Entry via Year 2: 

  • PSB Academy Diploma in Food and Nutrition course (Average Pass, pass in all units)
  • Applicants may be granted Advanced Standing by the University and admitted directly into the degree, OR If Advanced Standing is not granted, applicants must complete the PSB Academy Diploma in Food and Nutrition course (Average Pass, pass in all units) 

All applications are subject to approval by La Trobe University. 

Minimum Age Requirement

  • 18 years old 

English Language Requirement

  • GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level English C or above equivalent; OR 
  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; OR
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) - Overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50; OR 
  • TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) - 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; OR
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - Score of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. 

English language test scores must be less than two years old from the commencement date of the course at La Trobe University. Details of the policy and information on any other English tests accepted by the University can be found at: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/international/requirements

Full-Time Course Fees

Singapore-based Students & International Students

  • 24 Modules: S$53,628.00
  • 16 Modules: S$34,880.00^ 

^Students with a Diploma in Food and Nutrition may be eligible for advanced standing and are required to complete only 16 modules, subject to university entry requirements. 

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$160.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee: S$430.00

International Students

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$490.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (New Students): S$1,280.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (Progressing Students): S$580.00

Part-Time Course Fees

Singapore-based Students & International Students

  • 24 Modules: S$53,628.00
  • 16 Modules: S$34,880.00^ 

^Students with a Diploma in Food and Nutrition may be eligible for advanced standing and are required to complete only 16 modules, subject to university entry requirements

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$160.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee: S$430.00

International Students

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$490.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (New Students): S$1,280.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (Progressing Students): S$580.00

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