Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Build a career in dietetics and nutrition with hands-on training at the University of Sydney.
Best for:Best for science graduates with a strong background in biochemistry, physiology, and chemistry seeking a career in dietetics.
Overview
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney is a two-year coursework program designed for science graduates seeking a professional gateway into dietetics. The curriculum builds on core concepts in human biochemistry and physiology, exploring the roles of nutrients, food composition, and diet in health and disease. Students gain practical training and preparation for leading-edge dietetic and nutrition research and clinical practice. Applicants must meet rigorous academic prerequisite units completed within the last ten years.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework in human nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology over a two-year period
- Engage in hands-on practical nutrition training and applied dietetic practice
- Examine the nutritional contents of food and their specific roles in health and disease
- Participate in foundational and applied dietetic and nutrition research initiatives
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in science or related field
Degree offered: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Language: English; standard university admission proficiency standards apply
Instruction: English
- Successful completion of 12 credit points of junior chemistry or equivalent within the last 10 years
- Successful completion of 12 credit points of junior human biology or equivalent within the last 10 years
- Successful completion of 12 credit points of intermediate or senior Biochemistry and/or Molecular Biology or equivalent within the last 10 years
- Successful completion of 12 credit points of intermediate or senior Human Physiology or equivalent within the last 10 years
- Successful completion of 6 credit points of intermediate or senior Nutrition Science or equivalent within the last 10 years
- Successful completion of 6 credit points of intermediate or senior Food Science or equivalent within the last 10 years
- Must hold a prior science degree or equivalent
- Must have completed all prerequisite coursework within the last 10 years
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- Academic transcripts
- Proof of prerequisite course completion
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