Master of Dietetics

Our Master of Dietetics provides you with the knowledge and skills to embark on a career in the field of nutrition and dietetics. The course combines theory and practical placements across the breadth of dietetic practice including food systems, community and public health nutrition, research and clinical services. Be equipped with skills to navigate complex and growing challenges, aiming to address inequities in food, nutrition and health and culturally-safe practice. You will complete 100 days of professional placements throughout the course, including short intensives at CDU Casuarina campus and a full-time placement in the final semester of the course. The full-time placements will commence in mid-January before the usual semester commencement. CDU arranges all placements and has partnerships with health and community organisations across regional, rural and remote locations in the Northern Territory and other interstate locations. Students are responsible for the cost of attendance including travel and accommodation. CDU cannot guarantee placements near your residential location. Students are encouraged to investigate scholarship opportunities. There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course prior to enrolling. There may be more applicants than there are places available in the course. CDU will prioritise applicants residing in the Northern Territory, andor Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Course transfer into the Master of Dietetics is not permitted.

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in a health-related field (inclusive of biomedical science, science, health sciences, nutrition, food science and exercise science);Applicants must have attained a GPA of at least 5.00 in their bachelor degree;A written statement detailing the following:Why you are interested in the field of dietetics;Your reasons for undertaking this course;Any relevant work experience and skills.The completion of specified units undertaken in prior qualifications. This must be evidenced in your transcripts along with unit outlines from the year study was undertaken. Pay close attention to the study order sequence of the units listed below.2 Chemistry units (0.25 EFTSL)2 Biochemistry units (0.25 EFTSL) studied after the completion of your chemistry units2 Human Biology units (0.25 EFTSL)2 Human Physiology units (0.25 ETFSL) studied after the completion of your human biology units2 Food and Nutrition Science units (0.25 EFTSL)At CDU 0.25 EFTSL is equivalent to 20 credit points.