Nutrition & Dietetics Courses

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 units
• 2 Human Biology units (0.25 EFTSL)
• 2 Human Physiology units (0.25 ETFSL) studied after the completion of your human biology units
• 2 Food and Nutrition Science units (0.25 EFTSL)

At CDU 0.25 EFTSL is equivalent to 20 credit points.

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.