Conjoint: BGlobalSt/BSc major in Nutrition

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

Nutrition spans the biological functions of nutrients, the social and cultural dimensions of eating and the way social and environmental factors shape health outcomes.

Studying Nutrition empowers you to understand the relationship between diet and health, prevent disease and support healthier communities. You will learn from nutritionists, dietitians and world-leading researchers from a broad range of fields. Practical labs, workshops and project‑based learning will support your skill development.

The Nutrition major is designed to meet the professional competencies required for registration as a nutritionist in New Zealand. It complements other Science and Health Science disciplines and is the key pathway into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics for students seeking to become Registered Dietitians.

BGlobalSt/BSc - Bachelor of Global Studies / Bachelor of Science Conjoint

Nutrition graduates make meaningful contributions across Aotearoa New Zealand by helping individuals, whānau and populations improve their wellbeing through food.

With increasing societal awareness of food's effect on our health, our nutrition graduates are equipped to work in a diverse range of sectors – from health

promotion in the community through to government health policy. This includes:

Nutrition consulting
The food industry
The health and fitness industry
Research
Media and communications

You may also consider additional postgraduate training to become a New Zealand Registered Dietitian.

Complete 120 points comprising:

15 points for all Stage I Compulsory Course, and
15 points from Stage I Elective Course, and
30 points for all Stage II Compulsory Courses, and
15 points from Stage II Elective Course, and
15 points for all Stage III Compulsory Course, and
30 points from Stage III Elective Courses

Stage I Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

MEDSCI 142 - Biology for Biomedical Science: Organ Systems (15 points)

Stage I Elective Course

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 106 - Molecules of Life (15 points)

BIOSCI 107 - Biology for Biomedical Science: Cellular Processes (15 points)

CHEM 190 - Chemistry for Medical and Life Sciences (15 points)

Stage II Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

MEDSCI 207 - Nutrition Fundamentals (15 points)

POPLHLTH 206 - Life Cycle Nutrition (15 points)

Stage II Elective Course

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

BIOSCI 203 - Biochemistry (15 points)

FOODSCI 204 - Food Composition (15 points)

Stage III Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

MEDSCI 322 - Diet and Chronic Disease (15 points)

Stage III Elective Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

BIOSCI 358 - Nutrition Science (15 points)

EXERSCI 307 - Psychology of Physical Activity and Nutrition (15 points)

POPLHLTH 305 - Community Nutrition (15 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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