Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition)

Entry requirements Completion of an undergraduate human science Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent. The undergraduate degree must include: - Nutritional biochemistry underpinned by chemistry - Human physiology - Exercise physiology - Human nutrition Special selection criteria As part of admission to this program you may be required to submit a personal statement and /or undertake an interview. Application for entry from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals is encouraged and will be prioritised as per Dietitians Australia Accreditation standard 1.4 The university implement strategies to recruit and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. For more information, please see Indigenous Health Admission Scheme. Additional entry information Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information. • Trimester 2 Intake, non cognate entry only (2 year program) • Trimester 1 Intake, cognate (reduced volume of learning) entry only (1.5 year program) • Students accepted into MC001 Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition) with a reduced volume of learning (including those from provisional direct entry) receive 48 units credit and must complete all 8 specialised courses (144 units). Students accepted into the program with a reduced volume or learning will have demonstrated completion of the following courses or equivalents: • NUT205 • NUT303 • NUT333 • NUT300 • Provisional direct entry into the Masters of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition) will be available a select number of high achieving students who meet the English language requirements of the Masters program. The program is restricted to high-achieving secondary school students who have completed Year 12 no more than three (3) years before admission. Applicants must not have previously attempted any tertiary study at diploma level or higher. Recommended prior study is as per the Bachelor of Nutrition. There are limited places available for this provisional entry pathway program. Students must complete SC354 in 3 years and achieve a cumulative program GPA of at least 5.0; the university may withdraw an offer if the student does not enrol in the Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition) in the year following completion of the Bachelor of Nutrition program. Students cannot defer their offer of a provisional place for direct entry into the Masters of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition). Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Dietetics - Inherent Academic Requirements