Dietetic professionals are engaged in the prevention and treatment of a wide range of nutrient, food and diet related health problems.
This Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics provides the knowledge, skills and professional practice experience necessary for competent nutritional treatment and care of groups and individuals.
The course is targeted at preparing the graduate student to be a dietitian through the development and practice of nutritional science, clinical, health education, public health and research skills.
Students will have work experience and training in environments such as hospitals, community health centres, and food service providers.
These working environments are available across the year and some professional placements may need to be taken outside of semester times.
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Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- a completed bachelor degree in human nutrition
- two degree level units in chemistry
- four degree level units in human biology and human physiology
- two second year degree level units in biochemistry
- four degree level units in food and nutrition science
Applicants must also provide a written statement of less than 500 words on why you believe you can contribute to the profession of dietetics.
Course fees
Course fee
$60,000
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