GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A two-year master's (48 credit points) that qualifies graduates as an Accredited Practising Dietitian through Dietitians Australia, a credential recognised internationally. Year one is eight units of clinical, community and research content; year two is almost entirely placement.
Students complete up to 24 weeks of full-time workplace education across hospitals, community health services and food service settings, plus an additional four-week internship that UC builds in for networking and job-seeking. Entry is demanding: a bachelor's degree in human nutrition plus specific degree-level study in chemistry, human biology and physiology, biochemistry, and food and nutrition science, and IELTS 7.0 with no band below 7.0. It suits nutrition graduates set on clinical and community dietetics practice, with a stated emphasis on ageing populations.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
2 units- 9297Clinical Dietetics 1 PG
- 9468Community and Public Health Nutrition PG
Year 1, Semester 2
4 units- 9298Clinical Dietetics 2 PG
- 8250Counselling and Communication for Dietitians PG
- 8660Food Service Management PG
- 9592Research Project in Health PG
Year 2, Semester 1
1 units- 12240Nutrition and Dietetics Practicum (Part A) PG
Year 2, Semester 2
1 units- 12241Nutrition and Dietetics Practicum (Part B) PG
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: . A) a completed bachelor degree in human nutrition . B) two degree level units in chemistry . C) four degree level units in human biology and human physiology . D) two second year degree level units in biochemistry . E) four degree level units in food and nutrition science
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