Master of Nutrition and Population Health

Course Overview Take a significant step forward in your career with our Master of Nutrition and Population Health, designed to equip you with advanced knowledge and practical skills to excel as a nutritionist in diverse employment settings. Whether you’re passionate about improving individual health or addressing broader public health challenges, this course will prepare you to make a meaningful impact. By integrating content from public health, food science, biochemistry, physiology, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, and policy, we provide a holistic understanding of human nutrition and population health. Key Program Highlights With rising rates of chronic illness, food insecurity and health inequity, the need for population-focused nutrition strategies has never been greater. There is growing demand for professionals who understand how to design, implement and evaluate nutrition interventions that support the health of entire communities. At Deakin, you will be learning from Australia’s top-ranked university for nutrition science research^, so you can be confident your skills are grounded in the latest evidence. The Master of Nutrition and Population Health prepares you to step into this space with confidence. Whether you are already working in public health or planning a career change, this course equips you with practical skills in health promotion, program evaluation and research translation – all underpinned by a strong foundation in human nutrition. There is increasing demand for professionals who can share reliable, evidence-based nutrition knowledge. In fact, jobs in nutrition are projected to grow by 15.6% over the five years to 2029.* As a graduate of this course, you will be well placed to pursue meaningful roles across a wide range of sectors. These include government departments, non-government organisations (NGOs), community agencies, food industry settings and consultancy work. You might work in areas such as: Learn more about careers in nutrition.