Nutrition and Dietetics
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Course resolutions
1 Course codes
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Course title |
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LC005 |
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
4 Admission to candidature
5 Requirements for award
6 Satisfactory progress
7 Transitional provisions
Course overview
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics provides professional education for dieticians/nutritionists. It builds on major concepts from the study of human biochemistry and physiology to discuss the roles of all nutrients, nutritional contents of food and food and diet in health and disease. The programme includes all the units of study to ensure dietetics competence can be reached including public health, medical nutrition therapy, food services management, communication, management and research and evaluation.
The course requires two years of full-time work and study. The first year consists of coursework, lectures, tutorials and practicals. In the second year, one semester is devoted to clinical training and the other semester is spent on a small research project. The dates for this course do not follow the undergraduate academic year. The second year commences in late January.
Course outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the graduate will have a sound knowledge base in nutrition and dietetics, possess the skills to improve nutritional status of individuals, families, and the community at large and to modulate the course of illness with dietetics. The graduate will be skilled in basic research and have a lifelong commitment to the pursuit of excellence in professional conduct. Graduates of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics are eligible to apply for admission to a research degree (Doctor of Philosophy).
Admission requirements
Applicants must have a Science degree from a recognised tertiary institution and have completed two semesters of study in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and two semesters in Human Physiology at the intermediate or senior level. This prerequisite is required by the Dietitians Association of Australia. It would be expected that at least junior chemistry, biology and maths would also be included in the undergraduate degree. Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements are then ranked according to their academic record with offers made on a competitive basis.
Course Structure
First year: This is an integrated academic year of teaching, practicals and study. All students take the units of study listed below.
Second year: In the second year students undertake a clinical training in hospital, community and food service training placement. The other semester is a research project. During the second year all students are required to attend formal seminars at the University approximately one day per month. The units of study are supervised by a Program Committee in Nutrition and Dietetics, chaired by the Head of School.