Nutrition and Dietetics

Course rules

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code	Course title
MANUTDIE-02	Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course.

4 Admission to candidature

(1)

With approval from the Delegated Authority, available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria.

(2)

Admission to the degree requires a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification, with at least an average result of Credit. The degree must include successful completion within the last 10 years of:

(a)

12 credit points of junior chemistry, or equivalent; and

(b)

12 credit points of junior human biology, or equivalent; and

(c)

12 credit points of intermediate or senior level Biochemistry and/or Molecular Biology, or equivalent; and

(d)

12 credit points of intermediate or senior level Human Physiology, or equivalent; and

(e)

6 credit points of intermediate or senior level Nutrition Science, or equivalent; and

(f)

6 credit points of intermediate or senior level Food Science or equivalent.

5 Requirements for award

(1)

The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the table for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.

(2)

To qualify for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics a candidate must complete a prescribed program of 96 credit points, including:

(a)

48 credit points of first year units of study; and

(b)

24 credit points being the dietetics training placement; and

(c)

24 credit points being the Nutrition Research Project.

6 Satisfactory progress

(1)

All candidates must successfully complete the training placement.

(2)

Candidates who fail the training placement once will be subject to the academic progression requirements set out in the Coursework Policy.

(3)

Candidates who fail the training placement a second time will be required to show good cause why they should be permitted to continue their enrolment, as specified in the Coursework Policy.

(4)

Candidates who fail the training placement a third time will have their candidature terminated and will be permanently excluded from re-enrolling in the course.

7 Transitional provisions

(1)

These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2022.

The University of Sydney - Medicine and Health PG Handbook 2022