Nutrition Careers
Possible Pathways for Careers in Nutrition
Certificate and Diploma Graduates
People who complete a Certificate or Diploma in Nutrition may have the following career options:
Articulation to a Bachelors Degree or other higher degree
Private Practice as a nutritionist
Nutritionist in a health food shop
Technical or customer service role in a nutritional medicine company
Sales representative in a nutritional medicine company
Nutrition journalist
Nutritionist in a variety of institutions
Nutritionist in a fitness centre
Other specialist positions in the field of nutrition.
University Graduates (Bachelors Degree or higher)
Generally a Bachelors degree is required to work as a dietician.
Other options do exist in some countries though; for example, membership of the Australian Dieticians Association may be achieved through either
a/ an appropriate recognised university degree
or
b/ sitting exams set by the association.
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