Master of Dietetic Practice
A 2-year full-time program combining nutrition science with hands-on clinical and public health practice placements.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in nutrition, food science, or related health fields seeking professional registration as dietitians and hands-on experience in clinical and public health settings.
Overview
The Master of Dietetic Practice at Australian Catholic University is a two-year full-time course designed to equip students with the skills to apply nutrition science across diverse domains—from individual counselling to public health, food production, and entrepreneurial dietetics. The program integrates theoretical learning with extensive practical experience, including over 130 days of supervised placements in real-world settings. Graduates emerge prepared for professional registration as dietitians, enabling them to improve health outcomes for individuals, communities, and populations. The curriculum spans food and nutrition counselling, public health nutrition, food systems management, and research, ensuring a holistic understanding of dietetic practice. This program is ideal for those seeking a career at the intersection of science, healthcare, and community well-being.
What you'll do
- Develop and apply evidence-based nutrition interventions for individuals and communities.
- Conduct supervised clinical placements across diverse dietetic practice areas, including counselling, public health, and food systems.
- Engage in food and nutrition education, capacity building, and community outreach initiatives.
- Explore entrepreneurial opportunities in dietetics, including business management and food provision strategies.
- Participate in research projects related to dietetics and nutrition science.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, educators, and policymakers to improve health outcomes.
- Develop skills in food production, provision, and sustainability within populations.
Requirements
Degree required: Completion of a recognised undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science, or a related health field, with specific prerequisite credit points (140-160cp) depending on the pathway.
Language: English proficiency (if applicable, though not explicitly stated in the source).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in nutrition, food science, or a related health discipline.
- Ability to meet specific prerequisite credit point requirements (140cp, 150cp, or 160cp).
- Commitment to completing over 130 days of supervised clinical placements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client counselling and education.
- Completion of specific prerequisite credit points (140cp, 150cp, or 160cp) depending on the pathway.
- Eligibility for admission to the course as determined by ACU’s admissions criteria.
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Applicants must submit their application through the official ACU portal. Ensure you meet the prerequisite credit point requirements and provide all necessary documentation, including academic transcripts and proof of eligibility. Follow the instructions on the ACU website for the Master of Dietetic Practice program.
- Academic transcripts and proof of completion of prerequisite credit points
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Letters of recommendation (if required)
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