Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Gain advanced skills in nutrition and dietetics with comprehensive workplace placements and a custom research project.
Best for:Best for aspiring dietitians and nutrition professionals with a strong background in human biology, physiology, and food science.
Overview
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Canberra provides advanced training for professionals seeking to influence dietary needs and health outcomes at local and national levels. Students undertake rigorous coursework, design and execute an independent research project, and complete extensive full-time workplace placements in hospitals, community centers, or food service departments. The curriculum emphasizes practical frontline experience, research execution, and professional networking within the healthcare and nutrition sectors. Upon completion, graduates are equipped to lead impactful nutrition initiatives and explore diverse career pathways in the field.
What you'll do
- Plan and execute an independent research project tailored to personal career interests in nutrition
- Participate in 20 weeks of full-time workplace education in clinical or community settings
- Engage with academic and industry mentors to apply theoretical knowledge to practice
- Complete an additional 4-week internship designed to build professional networks and explore employment opportunities
Requirements
Degree required: Completed bachelor degree in human nutrition
Degree offered: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Completed bachelor degree in human nutrition
- Two degree-level units in chemistry
- Four degree-level units in human biology and human physiology
- Two second-year degree-level units in biochemistry
- Four degree-level units in food and nutrition science
- Must hold a completed bachelor degree in human nutrition
- Must meet specific prerequisite coursework criteria in chemistry, human biology, physiology, biochemistry, and food and nutrition science
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How to apply
Interested applicants should review the specific academic prerequisites and register their interest through the official University of Canberra course portal. Submit all required academic transcripts and application details directly via the provided admissions link.
- Bachelor degree transcripts
- Proof of prerequisite course units
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