GraduateNursing & Health Sciences

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at Edith Cowan University is a pathway to the profession of dietetics, integrating theoretical and practical components across clinical dietetics, food service, community and public health, and research. Students are trained to understand and interpret nutrition science, assess nutritional needs, conduct research and give dietary advice for general health and specialised requirements, including medical conditions and improved performance.

Cost & duration

Duration1.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$55,400
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Trimester 1 covers Foundations of Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Dietetic Assessment
  • Public Health Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry and Pathophysiology. Trimester 2 covers Applied Food Science and Systems
  • Nutrition Research Skills
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 and Dietetics Professional Skills. Trimester 3 covers a Nutrition Research Project
  • Food Systems and Dietetic Management
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
  • and Advanced Communication in Dietetic Practice. Year 2 consists of Community Placement and Evaluation
  • Food Service Placement and Evaluation
  • and Individual Case Management Placement and Evaluation. Students who cannot complete the full course may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Diploma of Advanced Nutrition. Total: 2 years full time equivalent

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

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Admissions

Applicants need a bachelor degree in a human bioscience area, such as allied health, biomedical science, exercise and sports science, food science, health science, medicine, nursing, nutrition, pharmacy or another relevant science based degree, with a Weighted Average Mark of 65 percent or higher, including chemistry followed by biochemistry (0.25 EFTSL each) and human biology followed by human physiology (0.25 EFTSL each). Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: a bachelor degree in a cognate discipline, or, where accepted, equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

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