Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
Bond University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00017B
A career in nutrition and dietetics can lead you anywhere from the sport industry working with athletes; providing nutritional advice to those with medical conditions in hospitals; or changing the world through public health initiatives. Bond’s Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice is the highest-level Nutrition and Dietetic Master’s degree available in Australia, with graduates being eligible to join Dietitians Australia’s Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program. Before entering the workforce, students can prepare for the program and accreditation requirements through our program charter. The demand for postgraduate qualifications is also increasing internationally and in some countries such as the US, it is becoming a requirement for practice.Benefit from the program’s exceptional research internship, build skills in global nutrition citizenship and gain an additional 24 weeks of practical internship experience in traditional areas of practice such as clinical dietetics.Gain that competitive edge in the job market by completing this extended Level 9 Master’s degree in a compact timeframe of just two years. Graduate with career-ready experiences across a range of professional areas, and step into the next chapter of your dietetics career.
Designed for
Health professionals or graduates in health
Structure
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS : 240
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)NUTR71-110: Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professionals (10CP)NUTR71-114: Health Research Design and Planning (10CP)NUTR71-115: Sports Nutrition (10CP)NUTR71-117: Management and Leadership for Nutrition Professionals (10CP)NUTR71-118: International Nutrition Practice (10CP)NUTR71-119: Transition to Professional Practice (5CP)NUTR71-120: Applied Clinical Dietetics (5CP)NUTR71-700: Professional Placement Internship - Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (10CP)NUTR71-701: Professional Placement Internship - Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 (10CP)NUTR71-702: Professional Placement Internship - Food Service Management (10CP)NUTR71-703: Professional Placement Internship - Community and Public Health Nutrition (10CP)NUTR73-700: Nutrition Research Internship 1 (30CP)NUTR73-701: Nutrition Research Internship 2 (30CP)
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in 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
A graduate of an accredited program is eligible to become a DAA member with dietetic qualifications, and can join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program.
Study information
Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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Gold Coast | Domestic: $103,440 International: $109,680 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Gold Coast.
If students are an Australian Citizen or a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa they may be eligible for assistance under the Australian Government program called FEE-HELP.