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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