University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)

Master of Sports Nutrition (By Research)

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01595D

Use your knowledge to drive peak performance. In this program you will develop the necessary research skills to work within a broad sports population that strives for peak fitness and elite athletic performance.In this program you will develop high level critical thinking, independent research capabilities, and organisational skills to help you work in either clinical or research settings in the future. You'll choose a research topic in which application of the principles of nutrition will have a positive outcome on health, wellbeing and physical performance.You'll explore research topics already undertaken including: supplementation practices of elite Australian swimmers, validity of field-based indices of sweat composition, and factors influencing food choices of triathletes.

Structure

A Higher Degree by Research (HDR) is a supervised research program that requires undertaking original research, resulting in a thesis, or a thesis and exegesis. During the Master by Research program, Master by Research candidates are required to achieve several milestones that relate to their research training.

Subjects

  • Sports nutrition

Standard entry requirements

  • To be eligible for admission to a research Master degree, an applicant must hold: (a) a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher on a seven point scale from a recognised higher education institution
  • Or (b) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution
  • Or (c) a record of qualifications and/or professional research experience deemed to be equivalent to the standard of (a) or (b) as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
UniSC Caboolture International: $58,000 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
UniSC Fraser Coast International: $58,000 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
UniSC Gympie International: $58,000 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
UniSC Moreton Bay No
  • Full-time : 2 years
UniSC Sunshine Coast International: $58,000 No
  • Full-time : 2 years

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