If you are passionate about food and nutrition and want to learn more about the science of how what you eat affects health, then Massey’s Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) is for you.
Knowledge about human nutrition and the application of this knowledge are essential elements in maintaining a healthy society.
Human nutrition is a progressive, multi-disciplinary science requiring a wide range of knowledge.
That could range from nutrient supply and metabolic processing to psychosocial and behavioral factors influencing diet.
The Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) is designed to give you a clear understanding of basic nutritional principles.
You’ll also learn about the composition of food, human requirements for nutrients, and how the body processes food and nutrients.
The program also highlights the physiological changes that occur as a result of excesses or deficiencies of various nutrients in the diet.
It also looks at the changes in nutritional needs from conception through birth, growth, adulthood, and aging.
You’ll gain an understanding of factors that influence food choice and awareness of practices to promote dietary change.
With Massey’s BSc (Human Nutrition) you’ll gain an integrated understanding of nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology all related to the human body.
This will give you the basics of knowledge required for enhancing health and fitness in individuals of all ages, groups, and communities.
The major will provide training in practical skills so you can work at promoting good nutritional practices to individuals, communities, and industries.
You’ll also gain an insight into how diet contributes to your health and well-being.
$47,520
Cost of living | 1 person | $9,804 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $11,680 |
Tuition | 1 person | $35,840 |
Improve your English language skills without taking an IELTS test. You could get direct entry to a Massey degree with the university's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
English Test | English for Academic Purposes 1 | English for Academic Purposes 2 | |
English Entry | IELTS | 5.0 overall (all bands 4.5 or above) | 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) |
iBT TOEFL | 40 overall (3 in reading & listening, 13 in speaking & writing) | 50 overall (5 in reading & listening, 15 in speaking & writing) | |
PTE | 38 overall | 46 overall | |
Cambridge English | 155 | 165 |
Entry point | Duration | Exit |
EAP1 | 10 weeks | Foundation Studies – entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 5.5 overall |
EAP2 | 10 weeks | Direct entry into University - entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall |
To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, applicants will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution.
The specific level depends on which country or region of the world they are from.
China:
India:
If you don't have the skills or qualifications you need to be accepted into your chosen study, you can do foundation qualifications.
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations. However, there is some expected background knowledge.
The following pathways will get you prepared to study this major. If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Biology (or equivalent) take the following course first:
If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (or equivalent) take the following course first:
These courses are available in the summer semester and will count towards credits in your degree.
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