Master of Dietetics Studies
University of Queensland, The (UQ)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00025B
You'll gain extensive knowledge of the art and science of nutrition and dietetics and its role in the treatment of conditions including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, malnutrition, gut disorders and allergies and intolerances. You'll also develop the practical skills required to help people understand food and health relationships – enabling them to make better food choices to support healthier living. If research is your passion, you can pursue this in your final semester and complete an innovative project alongside leading Australian dietetic researchers with national and international impact. You'll also have the potential to contribute to published scientific literature. You'll undertake approximately 850 hours of supervised practice in hospitals, community centres, aged care facilities, the food industry and other organisations. This provides you with the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge to practice and develop your clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in real-life settings.
Structure
24 units
Subjects
- Dietetics studies
Standard entry requirements
An approved degree with completed tertiary studies in biochemistry, physiology and nutrition that meet the accreditation requirements of the national standards for dietetics.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| St Lucia | Domestic: $50,640 International: $76,800 | No |
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