荣誉科学学士学位（BSc（Hons））的特定目标是发展高级理论和研究技能，从而为高级专业或学术职业提供平台。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。
Human nutrition is the study of how the foods we eat impact on our growth and development, disease risk, and physical performance. Nutrition impacts on the health of individuals and populations, here in New Zealand and worldwide, from birth to old age. You will learn about the nutrients within foods, their importance for health as well as the cultural and social influences on our diet.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.<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.