Looking to study nutrition in New Zealand?
The study of Nutrition is based on a number of core sciences, including biology, chemistry, human anatomy, physiology and food science.
Nutrition and Dietetic Degrees
You are able to study for an undergraduate degree in nutrition at Massey University in Auckland & Palmerston North, and the University of Otago in Dunedin. To study to become a dietitian, the University of Otago offers a post-graduate diploma in dietetics. Both universities offer post-graduate qualifications in human nutrition.
Short courses, and papers, in nutrition are offered at the following institutions:
Massey University (including extra-mural options)
University of Auckland (in Health Science, Science, Public Health degrees)
Unitech (in Diploma in Sport & Fitness Education, Bachelor of Sport)
Waitkato University (in Sport & Leisure studies)
Wintech (in Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science)
Courses for Personal Trainers (which include nutrition topics) are available at:
Netfit – www.netfit.co.nz
AUT – www.aut.ac.nz
Unitech – www.unitech.ac.nz
What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
A dietitian has a post-graduate diploma in dietetics and is registered by the Dietitian Board. They provide care for people in private practice and hospitals.
Visit Dietitians New Zealand www.dietitians.org.nz
A nutritionist practices in private practice and the community. The title nutritionist is not protected, meaning that anyone can use this title without scientific training. A qualified nutritionist holds an undergraduate science degree with a major in Human Nutrition, a ‘registered’ nutritionist has post-graduate qualifications needed for membership of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand.
Visit The New Zealand Nutrition Society www.nutritionsociety.ac.nz