The Biological and Life Sciences Program at Victoria University (VU) sits within the College of Sport, Health and Engineering.

With a particular focus on nutrition and exercise interventions in medicine, we take a holistic approach to human and environmental health. This program area is responsible for supporting and guiding students who are studying biomedicine, human nutrition, dietetics, outdoor education and environmental sciences.

Industry partnerships

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How Dammy is blending creativity with nutrition

VU lecturers are so engaging, encouraging and supportive of my learning and they really listen to students’ contributions. I love learning about the significant role nutrition plays in every aspect of our health.

Damilola Omotosho — Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Dammy's story

Courses we offer

Biomedicine

Gain a strong foundation for a career in medicine or allied health with a course in biomedicine.

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Nutrition

Aim for a career working to improve the health of individuals and communities, by studying nutrition and dietitics at Victoria University.

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Outdoor recreation

Share your love of the environment, adventure and tourism with others with a career in outdoor recreation.

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Find: biomedicine & nutrition course delivery plans | outdoor recreation course delivery plans

Research

If you are interested in undertaking research in these areas, browse our related research institutes.

Our people

Program head: Professor Alan Hayes

Nutrition and dietetics lead: Dr Helen McCarthy

Discipline

Staff

Contact

Nutrition and dietetics

Michael Mathai

[email protected]

Nutrition and dietetics

Andrew McAinch

[email protected]

Nutrition and dietetics

Helen McCarthy

[email protected]

Nutrition and dietetics

Todor Vasiljevic

[email protected]

 

Discipline

Staff

Contact

Outdoor Recreation/Environmental Science

Matthew Cox

[email protected]

Outdoor Recreation/Environmental Science

Ian Neville

[email protected]

 

Course & unit advice

To get information specific to your course in this program area, contact a Course and Unit Adviser (CUA).

Contact a CUA