Public Health Nutrition

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
FOOD 5002
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Course ID
201935
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Public health nutrition with a focus on the importance of building a sustainable, nutritious and healthy food supply for all.

Course learning outcomes

  • Consolidate and extend knowledge and skills in public health nutrition
  • Critically analyse factors which impact on food choices and eating patterns, demonstrating a broad understanding of how these impact on the nutritional health of individuals and populations
  • Investigate food systems and critically examine the development of sustainable and healthy food supplies
  • Translate and apply current food and nutrition policies and initiatives to real-world contexts
  • Formulate and design an innovative food and nutrition intervention project
  • Extend communication skills to present clear, coherent expositions of knowledge and ideas both collaboratively and independently

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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