Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is designed to meet workforce needs, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes required to succeed as a dietitian in regional, rural, or remote Australia. Using the latest evidence, you will be prepared to deliver generalist, relationship-focused dietetic care across the lifespan to individuals, groups, and communities. You will develop the skills to navigate complex health and social systems to provide safe and ethical services across the broad landscape of dietetic practice. During your studies, you will be supported to develop culturally responsive practice, team communication, clinical reasoning, critical thinking, counselling and behaviour change techniques, as well as digital literacy, leadership, advocacy, and management skills.

Campus
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Online Study

Online/Off-campus - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

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Structure

12 units (96 credits)

Entry requirements

  • To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold: A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent three-year Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Biomedical Sciences or Health Sciences, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average of 4.5, which has been completed within the last 10 years. The completed degree must demonstrate successful completion of the following: At least 8 units (equivalent of 1 year of full-time study of Bioscience (including chemistry, biochemistry, human physiology, and pathophysiology). Units in psychology, social science, and First Nations' knowledges may also be considered
  • and at least 4 units (equivalent of 0.5 years of full-time study) of food and nutrition science units. Students will be required to complete the Self-Assessment checklist available from the course page. An alternative Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admissions Pathway is also available for this course. For an offer through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admissions Pathway, applicants must: complete a Semi-Structured interview, and hold a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent 3-year Bachelor's degree which has been completed within the last 10 years
  • or can demonstrate academic preparedness from prior learning and/or professional experience. For further information, please refer to the Semi-Structured Interview Panel details on the course page.