Overview

Nutrition science plays a vital role in understanding how dietary components influence human metabolism, disease prevention, and long-term health outcomes. The BSc (Hons) Health Science (Nutrition Bioscience) at Edith Cowan University offers a detailed foundation in human physiology, biochemistry, and nutritional science. Students engage with key scientific principles through practical learning in specialized science laboratories and food analysis facilities. The curriculum balances biological science fundamentals with applied nutritional analysis, exploring how nutrients interact with human biological systems. Supported by faculty research in health sciences and preventative medicine, the course fosters rigorous analytical thinking and evidence-based problem solving. This degree is ideally suited for inquisitive, health-focused individuals seeking to build strong scientific capabilities and understand the biochemical foundations of human nutrition.

What You'll Learn

Human anatomy, physiology, and cellular biochemistry principles

Nutrient metabolism, energy balance, and human nutritional requirements

Food science principles, food chemistry, and nutritional composition analysis

Psychophysiology of chronic disease and preventative nutritional interventions

Public health nutrition concepts, dietary assessment methodologies, and health promotion

Biomedical research methods, data analysis, and scientific communication strategies

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program gain a thorough understanding of human nutrition bioscience, extending from cellular metabolic pathways to broader dietary impacts on population health. Students acquire the capacity to critically evaluate nutritional research, analyze food composition data, and formulate evidence-based dietary recommendations for health promotion. Through practical laboratory work and scientific testing exercises, learners build strong hands-on skills in biochemical analysis, dietary assessment, and nutritional profiling. Furthermore, the curriculum enables participants to specialize in areas like food science or health promotion, equipping them to confidently apply scientific competencies to address real-world nutritional and health challenges.