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Deakin School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Leaders in sport and nutrition sciences
Ranked the #1 sport science school in the world, Deakin is home to elite facilities, leading academics and cutting-edge research. Our school has a unique combined focus on nutrition and sport science in our teaching and research.
Progressive, real-world learning and research
At the Deakin School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, we get you ready to hit the ground running. You’ll learn how to apply your skills in industry settings, experience real workplaces and study abroad – great preparation for your chosen career.
Specialise in the field of your choice
We offer courses across a broad range of disciplines, including dietetics, food and nutrition sciences, exercise and sport science, and clinical exercise physiology.
Our teaching and research is driven by the need to improve nutrition and promote physical activity. Without such strategies we face an increased risk of serious health conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Head, Deakin School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
#1 sport science school in the world*
Distinguish yourself with a degree from the world’s #1 school for sport science* and top 150 in the world for food science and technology. Whether you want to improve athlete performance or help everyday individuals live healthier lives, our courses in sport science, clinical exercise physiology, nutrition and dietetics equip you with the skills to make a difference.
Our facilities
Access world-class sport and nutrition science facilities at our Geelong Waurn Ponds and Melbourne Burwood campuses. Featuring advanced equipment and technology, our facilities assist with our school’s research and give you the opportunity to learn in an environment that prepares you for industry practice.
Visit the Deakin Clinical Exercise Learning Centre
Located at Melbourne Burwood, the centre helps people with disabilities, injuries and illnesses bring exercise into their lives. One-on-one consultations and group sessions available with accredited exercise physiologists and masters students
Explore our Deakin 3D Gait Lab – a world first!
At our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, students, researchers and the public can use the Deakin 3D Gait Lab. It features world-first equipment, including a treadmill hooked up to a 3D motion capture system. The lab feeds into the world's largest database of scientific 3D biomechanical walking and running data.
Elite Sports Precinct
At the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, we have world-class sport facilities to help athletes advance their skills
Practical experience in food, nutrition and dietetics
Our practical learning spaces foster skills to change the future of Australia's food industry.
Meet our expert exercise and nutrition sciences staff
Our staff are recognised as world leaders in the disciplines of sport and nutrition sciences. As a student or researcher, you’ll learn from and collaborate with staff who are well recognised for their contributions to the field.
How we’re promoting women’s participation in sport
Learn how studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin has helped Geelong Cats AFLW star Nina Morrison transform her future.
Women in Sport and Exercise hub
Deakin's Women in Sport and Exercise (WISE) hub aims to lift the participation of women in sport, on and off the sporting field. Helping women in sport pursue careers and become job ready to work in both sport and sport-related roles.
Thinking about doing a higher degree by research?
We offer a supportive and engaging environment, encouraging innovation and research excellence. Our researchers focus on the role of exercise and nutrition in preventing disease and enhancing human performance. Our strong ties with government, industry and community organisations ensures our research is impactful at several levels.
Our partnerships
Our school has a strong and wide network of partners across the sport and food science sectors. This means you can access outstanding placement and networking opportunities and connect with sporting organisations from the elite to grassroots level, as well as many groups across the food, nutrition and wider health sector.
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How exercise physiology graduates are changing lives through research
Meet Deakin Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology graduates that are changing lives through their leading sports science research.
*ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021, 2022, 2023.
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