Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

A pathway to the profession of dietetics this coursework Masters integrates theoretical and practical components across clinical dietetics food service community and public health and researchStudents are trained to understand and interpret nutrition science assess nutritional needs conduct research and give dietary advice for general health and specialised requirements including medical conditions and improved performanceGraduates are eligible to become full members of the Dietitians Australia DA and join the Accredited Practising Dietitian APD Program APD is the only credential recognised in Australia by the government and many private health insurersStudents can choose from three undergraduate courses that offer a pathway to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics the Bachelor of Health Science Nutrition Bioscience Major the Bachelor of Biomedical Science Nutrition Science Major or the Bachelor of Science Exercise and Sports Science with a recommended set of electives Graduates of the Bachelor of Science Exercise and Sports Science are also eligible to register with Exercise and Sports Science Australia ESSA gaining an opportunity for dual accreditation ESSA and APD

All applicants are required to have a Bachelor degree in a human bioscience area (including allied health, biomedical science, exercise and sports science, food science, health science, medicine, nursing, nutrition, pharmacy or science, or other relevant science-based degree as determined by the University) with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or higher.The Bachelor degree must include Biochemistry and Human Physiology content, with Chemistry (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Biochemistry (0.25 EFTSL), and Human Biology (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Human Physiology (0.25 EFTSL).Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; orWhere accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.English competency requirements: