理学研究生文凭（PGDipSci）是一个为期一年的课程，以本科科学学位为基础。该文凭包括论文和研究主题，可以全日制或兼读制。它仅通过论文提供进入理学硕士（MSc）学位的机会。奥塔哥（Otago）在提供本科和研究生水平的人类营养学学位方面具有悠久的历史和国际声誉。人类营养学位是从事营养促进和教育，饮食学，教学，食品服务，食品制造和零售以及营养研究的职业的基础。人类营养学学位还为那些寻求医学和药学专业毕业的人们提供了绝佳的机会。
Nutrition affects everyone, making Human Nutrition relevant to all. With new knowledge and skills, you will be able to make a real difference at the global, national, community and whnau levels. You will also learn about yourself while you study. Youll learn from world-leading experts who will provide you with the most up-to-date information in their specialist areas. Studying Human Nutrition opens doors to career opportunities in a variety of disciplines, both in New Zealand and worldwide. It also provides all the background required to become a registered nutritionist or continue into postgraduate study where you can apply your skills in real world settings such as working in our nutrition clinic, within the public health sector or with sports organisations.<br>We will equip you with skills that can be used in a number of careers. Our graduates work in the health sector, government organisations, corporations, research, teaching, high-performance sport, private practice, and the food industry. Mori and Pacific graduates are often sought after, particularly by health providers across the country.