Graduate Diploma of Nutrition
Bond University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00017B
Nutritionists and dietitians play a vital role in allied health; focussing on the impact food has on development, performance and general health and wellness at every stage of life. Specialist qualifications in this field offers a range of rewarding career opportunities such as working with people living with medical conditions, athletes, children and working in aged care facilities, media, and more! Bond’s Graduate Diploma in Nutrition is designed to build on your undergraduate knowledge in the health and related sciences to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to human nutrition and health. You will benefit from the extensive professional experience of academics who work in a range of relevant fields including clinical dietetics, sports nutrition, the food industry, private practice, and public health nutrition.If you are already in the health sector, this program is designed to upskill and broaden your career opportunities in the nutrition and dietetics fields.If you are aiming to enrol in postgraduate medical study, the Graduate Diploma in Nutrition is a beneficial pre-medical program. The program is also suitable for updating your international dietitian qualifications to gain professional recognition in Australia.If your career ambition is to become an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD, you can complete this program in eight months and gain full credit to progress onto Bond’s Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice.
Structure
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS : 80
Subjects
- NUTR71-100: Nutrition and Food Science (10CP)NUTR71-101: Nutrition Assessment and Diagnosis (10CP)NUTR71-102: Nutrition Communication and Behaviour (10CP)NUTR71-103: Nutrition Issues and Priorities (10CP)NUTR71-104: Acute Clinical Dietetics (10CP)NUTR71-105: Nutrition and Chronic Disease Management (10CP)NUTR71-106: Food Service Dietetics (10CP)NUTR71-107: Public Health Nutrition Practice (10CP)
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a health related field with a minimum GPA requirement of 1 (on a 4-point scale where 1 = pass). Must also meet subject prerequisites, see additional requirements.
Recognition
Graduates of this degree may be eligible for registration as an 'Associate Nutritionist' and following three years of relevant work experience can apply for 'Registered Nutritionist' status. Please refer to the Nutrition Society of Australia for details. If students are seeking qualifications to become a dietitian, then refer to the Bond University Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice.
Study pathways
Successful graduates from the Graduate Diploma are well-placed to progress to further studies in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice to become qualified as a dietitian. Subjects completed in the Graduate Diploma are credited to the Master program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Gold Coast | Domestic: $34,480 International: $36,560 | No |
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