Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: December 1
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time, Distance & online learning
Intakes: February 11
International tuition: A$40,000
Domestic tuition: A$9,359
Program overview
Study a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics AT UC and you will:
develop additional knowledge, skills, and attitude to examine health within the framework of nutrition
understand the application of nutrition in a social, pathophysiological and biochemical health context
cultivate critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills and apply evidence-based approaches to address a nutrition-related health issue
demonstrate expert communication skills to transfer complex nutrition knowledge to a variety of audience
develop autonomy and self-direction in progressing your learning and professional development
gain the necessary scientific background and specific knowledge and skills to address concepts and opinions relating to human nutrition
identify the links between nutrition, health, and disease at different life stages
address ways to improve the delivery of nutritional information.
Study options
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This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Completely online
Requirements
Exams:
- PTE
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT
This course has an early closing date to submit applications by the 31st October of every year.
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
A Supplementary Application Form must be completed as part of your application and include a 500 word statement and two referee reports. It can be found at:
http://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/forms
English Language Requirements: There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an Overall Academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no band score less than 6.0.
Career opportunities
A UC Master of Nutrition and Dietetics graduate is recognised as possessing the necessary skills, experience, and qualifications to become an Accredited Practicing Dietitian. This accreditation is also accepted globally and opens doors to a range of jobs in a variety of industries including:
hospitals
community Health Centers
private practice
government departments
the food industry
media
education
research
Campus location
Bruce
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Australia