GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Dietetics
Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Curtin University's Master of Dietetics degree. Dietetics involves the study of those medical aspects of disease that have a nutritional component in prevention or treatment. Dietetics is concerned with the science and art of providing nutritional care for patients, clients, communities and populations differing widely in economic, social, psychological and physiological conditions. Dietitians are recognised as a member of interprofessional teams in hospitals, primary health care, private practice, aged care, disability sectors and in the community or public health settings. Dietitians also work in food service and food industry and research teams. Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1: Dietetic Counselling Theory and Practice, Dietetic and Food Service Management, Evidence Informed Public Health Practice, Pathophysiology for Dietetics, Advanced Public Health Nutrition Practice, Dietetic Professional Studies Year 2: Dietetic Professional Placement, Advances in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetic Practice Techniques, Dietetic Professional Practice, Medical Nutrition Therapy
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Prospective applicants to Curtin’s Master of Dietetics need an undergraduate degree that meets Dietitians Australia’s requirements. Dietitians Australia requires that human sciences underpin the application of science in nutrition and dietetic practice. To meet these criteria, 50% of the first year of undergraduate study must be composed of introductory bioscience (examples include chemistry, biology, introductory physiology). Prospective applicants also need to have completed two units of biochemistry, two units of human physiology, and four units of nutrition at second- and third-year level. Eligible applicants must also submit a personal statement. External applicants must arrange for two academic referee reports to be submitted to the Course Coordinator. Eligible applicants will be invited to attend an interview to assess attributes that are considered essential for dietitians, particularly communication skills. Course entry is competitive, and applicants who pass the interview are ranked by course-weighted average. Prospective applicants who have a dietetic qualification that can be considered by the Dietitians Australia for recognition of overseas skills are not eligible for entry into this program. Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Ho
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