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Dietitian / Nutritionist

VCE recommended

A dietitian is a person with a qualification in nutrition and dietetics recognised by national authority(s). The dietitian applies the science of nutrition to the feeding and education of groups of people and individuals in health and disease.

SUBJECTS TO TAKE

Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.

Year 11

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Health and Human Development
  • Any Science
  • Free Choice Subject / VET Cert 3 in Health Services (Sport and Recreation / Laboratory Skills)
  • Religion and Society

Year 12

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Any Science
  • Free Choice Subject (Health and Human Development, Physical Education or VET Course)
  • Free Choice Subject

Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.

AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS

Programs available within Salesian.

Specialist program (SBAT)

Not applicable for this career.

VET options

  • Certificate 2 in Kitchen Operations
  • Certificate 3 in Allied Health Assistance
  • Certificate 3 in Health Services Assistance
  • Certificate 3 in Fitness
  • Certificate 3 in Hospitality

AFTER SCHOOL

University courses and alternative routes in.

University courses

  • Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition)
  • Bachelor of Nutrition (Dietetic Pathway)
  • Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Alternative pathways into university

  • Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics)

RELATED CAREERS

Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.