GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Wollongong prepares graduates to be professional dietitian-nutritionists who apply the science of food and nutrition to promote health, prevent and treat disease, and optimise the health of individuals, groups and communities. Students study medical nutrition therapy, translating the science of nutrition into personalised dietary advice, and are prepared to work in community and public health nutrition, clinical dietetics, food service management and research. The course is accredited. Graduates work as dietitians across hospitals, private practice, community health and industry.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Spring (24cp)
3 units- MEDI955Nutrition and Food Innovation
- DIET966Food Service Dietetics
- DIET968Dietetics Care 2
Autumn (24cp)
5 units- MEDI963Community and Public Health Nutrition
- MEDI986Principles of Health Research
- DIET967Dietetics Care 1
- DIET954Practical Studies in Nutrition and Dietetics
- DIET961Research Project in Nutrition and Dietetics
Autumn (6cp)
1 units- MEDI985Allied Health Practice
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
A bachelor's degree of at least three years' duration from a recognised tertiary institution, including content in human biosciences, food, and nutrition, taught within an evidence-based paradigm. Human Biosciences and Food and Nutrition Science must include: Chemistry (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Biochemistry (0.25 EFTSL – typically two subjects at second-year level or higher, including metabolic biochemistry and laboratory practicals); Human Biology (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Human Physiology (0.25 EFTSL – typically two subjects at second-year level or higher, including systems physiology with laboratory practicals); Nutrition Science scaffolded across years of study (0.5 EFTSL – typically four subjects at different year levels across the degree); and Statistics, preferably biostatistics. Candidates must meet the prerequisites for study. These prerequisites are detailed in the Supplementary Information Form. Candidates must provide two referees' reports and submit their completed Supplementary Information Form with their application. Referee reports do not need to be requested as they go directly to the Faculty.
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