Masters (Coursework)
The two-year course builds on major concepts from the study of human biochemistry and physiology to discuss the roles of nutrients, nutritional contents of food and diet in health and disease. It covers all the content and skills needed for you to become a career-ready professional.
Admission to the degree requires a Bachelor of Science degree with a credit average.
The applicant must also have successfully completed the following prerequisite units of study within the last 10 years:
The course will equip you with the skills for life-long professional development as a dietitian/nutritionist, whether you want to work in public health, medical nutrition therapy, food service management, communication, management, or research and evaluation.
Our graduates can be found in almost all areas of dietetic and nutrition practice, for example in large and small hospitals, in private practice, in community health, in NGOs such as Cancer Council, in government positions like Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), working for the professional body DA, in the food industry, and in academia and research.
This program is accredited by the Dietitians Australia (DA). Graduates are eligible to apply to DA to join the provisional Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program.