NUT3008 Precision and personalised nutrition
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT3008 Precision and personalised nutrition is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT3008
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After NUT3008
No unit lists NUT3008 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite:
NUT2103, NUT2002 & NUT2104 OR BMS1062 & BMS2021 OR MCB2011
Overview
The aim of this unit is to enable you to explore the molecular mechanisms by which nutrients and other food components affect metabolism and cell function.
The unit focuses on the biochemical role of essential nutrients in metabolism, their role in the aetiology of major chronic diseases with postulated nutritional involvement in disease mechanisms.
This unit will reinforce the concepts of nutritional genomics and epigenetics by presenting relevant examples from recent scientific literature and provide you with the competence to interrogate on-line gene databases to answer real life questions. Additionally, the unit will explore the concept of the gut microbiome and its interaction with the diet.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Poster and communication (>800 words)Artefact35%
- Wiki page and group presentation (2,000 words)Artefact20%
- Final examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination45%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the fundamental concepts of genetics and the application of genetics to molecular biology research
- 2
Explain the biochemical roles of the essential nutrients in metabolism
- 3
Explain the role of nutrients and other food components in the modulation of gene expression on a global scale (Nutrigenomics and Epigenetics)
- 4
Evaluate the interaction between food components, the gut microbiome, and genetic factors that influence biochemical pathways and health and susceptibility to disease (Nutrigenetics and Epigenetics).
- 5
Integrate and generate biochemical and nutritional science knowledge in professional context such as personalised nutrition
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
2 hours face-to-face/online/week
2 hours computer workshops/week
2 hours teacher - directed learning/week
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Barbara Cardoso
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Barbara Cardoso
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT3008?
NUT3008 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUT3008 offered?
In 2026, NUT3008 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does NUT3008 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.