Master of Nutrition
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Master of Nutrition is a graduate entry degree that qualifies you to work as a nutritionist. This course provides you with advanced knowledge in biological, social and policy related aspects of human nutrition, opening doors to a multitude of opportunities in health encompassing acute or community health facilities, individuals and families or food industries.This course incorporates 800 hours health practicum supported by CDU academics and registered nutrition professionals to ensure you graduate as a competent and professional nutritionist. There are unique placement opportunities in the Northern Territory local, rural and remote areas.Australia needs competent health professionals who understand the impact of nutrition on health to address the prevention and treatment of illness and this course prepares students to take on this challenge.
Structure
At CDU our Masters of Nutrition will enable you to work in diverse areas of nutrition including food research, dietetic studies, public health, food and health policy or develop individual and community nutrition strategies. Australia needs competent health professionals who understand the impact of nutrition on health to address the prevention and treatment of illness and this course prepares students to take on this challenge.The Master of Nutrition is a 2-year program which allows students flexibility to enter the workforce in any number of health areas such as nutrition focussed roles in community health organisations or acute care areas or public health and health promotion.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(15 units)160cpCompulsory Core units totalling 160 credit points as per the list of units detailed below:SBI150 Cellular Biology (replaces MLS245)SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2SCH104 Introductory Chemistry ANUT501 Principles of Nutrition ScienceNUT502 Nutrition across the LifecycleNUT503 Food Science, Technology and Food servicesNUT504 Food, Society and the EnvironmentNUT505 Public Health NutritionNUT506 Nutrition and DiseaseNUT507 Nutrition CommunicationNUT508 Nutrition Assessment and Dietary MethodologiesPHM526 Research DesignNUT601 Nutrition in PracticeNUT802 Research Project in Nutrition (20 cp) 160cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Sports and Recreation, Clinical and Behavioural Sciences, Health and Medicine
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification with at least a credit average (GPA of 5.00).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $29,520 | No |
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| CDU Online | International: $29,520 | No |
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