Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Dietetic Practice is a 2-year full-time program. Dietetic Practice is the application of the science of food and nutrition across a range of domains to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and populations. The course combines theory and practice placement across dietetic practice areas including food and nutrition counselling with individuals, food and nutrition education and capacity building with groups, public health nutrition, food production and provision to individuals, communities and populations, entrepreneurial dietetic practice and management, and research. Students will undertake more than 130 days of placement.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
A. ACU's Bachelor of Nutrition Science which includes completion of the ACU units NUTR404 Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science and NUTR405 Foods for Special Diets, AND one of the following:
i. a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.6 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
ii. evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation.
OR
B. A Bachelor degree in Nutrition (or equivalent) which includes the equivalent of one full-time half year of study (4 study units or equivalent) in:
i. Chemistry followed by Biochemistry; and
ii. Human Biology and Human Physiology; and
iii. Food and Human Nutrition Science, which must include foundation nutrition, nutrition through the lifespan, food science, and the role of diet in the development and management of chronic disease;
AND one of the following:
a. a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.6 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
b. evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.
Employment for graduates will be across a range of sectors and depend in part on the interests of the graduate.
Examples of the work and settings the course prepares graduates for includes: