Master of Dietetics

If you're passionate about healthy eating and well-being, and want to promote better understanding of the benefits of nutrition in diverse communities and settings, La Trobe's Master of Dietetics has been established to reflect the emerging needs of this changing profession. La Trobe has a long history of nutrition education, and our new contemporary Master of Dietetics both builds on that history and embraces newfound developments and changing ideologies. Our person-centred, socially conscious approach to nutrition science favours the teaching of flexible concepts over dogmatic facts, and aids you in establishing a strong professional approach and individual identity. Applying your research skills in diverse practice settings, utilise La Trobe's long-term industry partnerships to gain on-the-ground experience in clinical and community spaces. Your experience will prepare you for work in priority sectors, with focus on diversity, community inclusion and counselling. Our approach to dietetics values the importance of life-long learning, and teaches you how to incorporate novel technologies, specialised science and emerging evidence into your developing practice. Graduate ready to succeed in your career, and ready to help people. With La Trobe's Master of Dietetics, you'll learn: Care, counselling, medical nutrition Learn essential skills in nutrition assessment, diagnosis and counselling. Understanding medical nutrition therapy and patient support. Individual case management During 50 days of placement, you'll apply your clinical knowledge, counselling skills and the nutrition care process to support the health of individuals and groups.