Science to transform health
Train to transform the relationship between food and health by combining science, innovation, and technology. From the start, learn by doing in food, biochemistry, and clinical simulation labs in real-world settings. A flexible career that prepares you for careers in clinical practice, community work, sports, food science, research, and more.
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION
RESEARCH
ADVISING FOOD COMPANIES
PREPARATION OF MEAL PLANS
INTERVENTION IN THE FOOD PRODUCTION CHAIN




Licensed in Nutrition from the University of Buenos Aires, with a Master's degree in Public Health, a specialization in Scientific Research Methodology, and a PhD in Pharmacy and Biochemistry. Editorial Director of the scientific journal DIAETA.
“I chose to study at Austral because of the diversity of content, the level of the professors, the hospital space, the library, the internships, and the very good attention.”

“I especially want to highlight the values that are transmitted, as well as the opportunities it offers students to integrate into the community and train as professionals.”

“Having practical experience from the first year and studying within a hospital contributes a lot to my experience, as does being in contact with professionals from the beginning.”

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP: 60% if your high school average is equal to or greater than 9 and you are among the top 3 averages in your graduating class.
AUSTRAL SCHOLARSHIP: up to 100% according to your needs and if your high school average is equal to or greater than 7.
UNIVERSITY LOAN: financing program subject to the needs of each student.
SOUTHERN COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP: opportunity for children or members of the immediate family in charge of employees and teachers of the Universidad Austral.
IMPULSO SCHOLARSHIP: 30% discount for students from selected schools.
ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP: 30% if your average is equal to or greater than 8.
HONOR SCHOLARSHIP: Graduates of partner schools who have had outstanding performance during their secondary studies.
FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIP: 20% if you live more than 120 km from the Pilar Campus and your high school average is equal to or greater than 7. Not applicable to headquarters Rosario.
SIBLING DISCOUNT: 10% discount for the first sibling. 25% discount for the second sibling. 50% discount for the third and subsequent siblings.
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Applicants who have completed one of the following training programs and/or have passed at least one final exam in a subject related to human health or food sciences at another university will be eligible for direct admission to the faculty.
They must meet the requirements mentioned in this guide as appropriate:
International Baccalaureate (IB).
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) of Cambridge.
Complete Common Basic Cycle (CBC) in Nutrition or related careers.
Professionals with a bachelor's degree in the area of human health or food.
Students of related courses with at least one approved final degree without a degree.
Schools with an agreement: If your high school GPA is between 8 and 10, you can take the entrance course as an auditor.
To grant direct admission, each case will be evaluated individually by the Program Steering Committee and is subject to the availability of vacancies at the time the required documentation is submitted. If the applicant is required to attend the entrance course as an auditor, they must pay a fee of 20 Argentine pesos, which serves as the Direct Admission reservation fee.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Requirements:
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a score equal to or greater than thirty (30) points.
Be in your final year of high school or have graduated in 2024.
Conduct a personal interview with a director of the program.
Students must meet the general documentation requirements and attend the entrance course as auditors.
Important : If the applicant wants to apply for a scholarship or university loan, they must take the entrance exams and achieve the average required to enter the program.
Cambridge AICE Advance:
Requirements:
Present an AICE diploma, with a minimum score of 225.
Be in your final year of high school or have graduated in 2024.
Conduct a personal interview with a member of the Program Steering Committee.
Students must meet the general documentation requirements and attend the entrance course as auditors.
Important : If the applicant wants to apply for a scholarship or university loan, they must take the entrance exams and achieve the average required to enter the program.
COMPLETE CBC FOR NUTRITION OR RELATED CAREER
Direct admission will be granted to students who have passed the Common Basic Cycle at the University of Buenos Aires and meet the following requirements:
Requirements:
Having passed the CBC up to 2 (two) years before applying to this University.
Submit a transcript of the subjects passed at the CBC, paged and stamped by the Secretary of the University of Buenos Aires.
Submit personal documentation, depending on whether you are a foreign student (legalized) or an Argentine student.
Conduct a personal interview with a member of the program's management team.
Students must comply with the general documentation requirements.
Important : If the applicant wants to apply for a scholarship or university loan, they must take the entrance exams and achieve the average required to enter the program.
PROFESSIONALS WITH DEGREE DEGREES
Direct admission will be granted to students who hold a bachelor's degree in nutrition and/or food science and demonstrate interest in pursuing this program.
Requirements:
Written application addressed to the Nutrition Degree Committee, requesting direct admission.
Submit original certificate and photocopy of Secondary Degree and Professional Degree.
Personal documentation, depending on whether the student is a foreigner (legalized) or Argentine.
Personal interview with a member of the program management team.
Students must comply with the general documentation requirements.
If the application is not approved, the student must complete the Entrance Course corresponding to the degree program.
Important : If the applicant wants to apply for a scholarship or university loan, they must take the entrance exams and achieve the average required to enter the program.
STUDENTS OF RELATED COURSES WITHOUT A DEGREE
Direct admission will be considered for students who have passed at least one final exam in a subject corresponding to a university degree in a related field.
Requirements:
Written application addressed to the Management Committee of the Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, requesting direct admission.
Submit a sealed analytical certificate of the subject(s) passed at the home university.
Personal documentation, depending on whether the student is a foreigner (legalized) or Argentine.
Personal interview with a member of the program management team.
The Career Committee will evaluate whether or not it is necessary to attend the entrance course subjects as an auditor.
Important : If the applicant wants to apply for a scholarship or university loan, they must take the entrance exams and achieve the average required to enter the program.
SCHOOL WITH AGREEMENT
Those students who have completed secondary school at a school that has an agreement with the Universidad Austral They may apply for direct admission if their overall high school average is between 8 and 10. For this, it is necessary to have completed at least the last 3 years of high school in a school with an agreement.
Students must meet the general documentation requirements and attend the entrance course as auditors.
Important : If the applicant wants to apply for a scholarship or university loan, they must take the entrance exams and achieve the average required to enter the program.
Nutrition students from other universities who wish to continue their studies at the Universidad AustralThey may apply for the University Pass by meeting the following requirements:
Requirements
Once you have been approved for admission to our program and enrolled, if the Nutrition Program Committee deems it reasonable to request equivalencies for a subject, they will send the request to the professor in charge of that subject.
Criteria to take into account for the analysis of the equivalence request:
Equivalences can be full or partial. In the case of a partial equivalence, the professor, in conjunction with the Program Director, will determine the mechanism by which the student must complete the course.
Whether the request is answered favorably or unfavorably, the document will be recorded and a resolution will be issued. The Student Registry will be responsible for notifying the student of the decision.
University passes are subject to availability at the time of submission of the required documentation.
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