NUTR30004 Advanced Topics in Nutrition
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is NUTR30004 hard?
NUTR30004: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 4 other hurdle tasks. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Current nutrition research: sports nutrition, gene–diet links, fad diets, supplements, gut microbiome and more.
After it you can
- Evaluate new nutrition research findings
- Explain complex nutrition ideas to the public
- Judge claims about fad diets and supplements
What you need first
FOOD20003 and NUTR20001
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Dentist, Medical practitioner (doctor), Optometrist, Physiotherapist, Registered nurse, Laboratory scientist, Psychologist, Biomedical Engineer
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 20%, Assignments 30%, Projects 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is NUTR30004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking NUTR30004?
- Needs FOOD20003 and NUTR20001.
- Does NUTR30004 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 20%, Assignments 30%, Projects 50%.
- How many class hours a week does NUTR30004 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take NUTR30004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate NUTR30004?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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