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Victoria University (VU)

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Master of Dietetics

  • Masters (Coursework)

Learn how to promote healthy food choices and apply current research and innovative approaches to treat a range of health conditions by completing a Master of Dietetics at Victoria University. Dietitians are experts in how food and nutrition affect the body in health and illness.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
HMDT
Intake Months
Jul

About this course

Dietitians are experts in how food and nutrition affect the body in health and illness. They play a crucial role in preventing and managing disease by providing tailored, evidence-based nutrition advice in acute healthcare, community and corporate settings.

During your Master of Dietetics, you will learn to assess clients, diagnose nutritional problems, and apply and monitor interventions. With these skills, you will be equipped to support the management of a variety of diseases, and improve the quality of life for individuals of all ages.

With 100 days of professional practice placement in hospital and community settings, you will graduate well-prepared to begin your career. You'll have the clinical, research and business skills to successfully navigate the rapidly changing nutrition and health needs of the population.

Study locations

Footscray Park

Career pathways

A graduate of an accredited program is eligible to become a member of DA with dietetics qualifications, and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program. Dietitians practise in a range of areas, including:

  • private clinics
  • public health care
  • health promotion
  • nutrition education
  • research positions.

Course structure

To attain the Master of Dietetics, students are required to complete:

  • 192 credit points of Core studies.

Credit for prior study or work

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

How to apply

Before you apply

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

  • Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
  • Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Victoria University (VU).
76.4%
Overall satisfaction
83.6%
Skill scale
70.9%
Teaching scale
83%
Employed full-time
$59k
Average salary