M6002 Master of Dietetics
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Master of Dietetics (M6002) is a 2 years full-time, 96-credit-point, master's degree (coursework) course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 96
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- Campus
- Clayton
- On campus
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This postgraduate course aims to prepare graduates with the professional and personal qualities required for future dietetic practice in a variety of workplace settings. The course integrates academic teaching and learning with clinical, population health, food service, research and management experience and is undertaken in both academic and professional practice placement settings (e. g. clinical, food service, community nutrition and public health nutrition).
The course is designed around four study themes:
- Personal development and professional practice
- Determinants and influences of public health and nutrition
- Nutrition fundamentals of health and disease
- Food: From science to systems.
Applied and practical learning experiences will traverse all themes to support the integrated approach to the teaching and learning of this course. The development of skills and knowledge in research relevant and/or applied to nutrition and dietetic practice will underpin each of the four core themes of the program.
This coursework-only masters degree includes opportunities to develop research skills and offers a potential pathway to higher degrees by research.
Course structure
Part A. Foundational studies for dietetics24 credit points
Part B. Evidence based dietetics, planning and treatment48 credit points
Part C. Dietetic practice24 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Foundational studies for dietetics, Part B. Evidence based dietetics, planning and treatment and Part C. Dietetic practice. All students complete Parts B and C. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A.
Part A. Foundational studies for dietetics
These studies will provide you with an orientation to dietetics at the advanced undergraduate and early graduate level. You will examine the nutrition and food science underpinning dietetics, consider population health in the context of nutrition and the Australian food supply, explore health behaviours and cultural competency, assessment of nutritional status, and the role of diet in the causation and treatment of chronic diseases that are endemic in westernised societies.
Part B. Evidence based dietetics, planning and treatment
These studies will provide you with the core knowledge and professional skills relevant to thoughtful, innovative and evidence-based dietetic practice and for accreditation with the Dietitian Association of Australia. You will learn about a range of clinical conditions and diseases and develop skill in dietetic education and case management with a focus on person-centred care. This will include an understanding of issues relating to healthcare systems, services, management, ethics and quality improvement.
Part C. Dietetic practice
These studies will enable you to connect the theoretical components of your course with the practical aspects of dietetics practice including under the valuable guidance of practitioners. Your research skills, dietetics knowledge and professional practice skills will be extended in practice contexts in preparation for entering the workforce.
Master's entry points
Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:
- If you are admitted at Entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part A, B and C.
- If you are admitted at Entry level 2 you complete 72 credit points, comprising Part B and C.
Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete the higher credit-point option.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Nutrition science studies (24 points), Part B. Evidence based dietetics, planning and treatment (48 points) and Part C. Dietetic practice (24 points).
Units are 12 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Foundational studies for dietetics (24 points)
You must complete:
- NUT4001 Foundations of dietetic practice
- NUT3002 Diet, activity and health in chronic diseases (6 points)
- NUT3082 Public health nutrition (6 points)
Part B. Evidence based dietetics, planning and treatment (48 points)
You must complete:
- NUT5001 Introduction to dietetic skills
- NUT5002 Practice and research in public health nutrition
- NUT5004 Food for dietetic practice
- NUT5006 Practice and research in dietetics
Part C. Dietetic practice (24 points)
You must complete:
- NUT5003 Dietetic practice 1
- NUT5005 Dietetic practice 2
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
fulfil the National Competency Standards for Entry Level Dietitians as defined by the Dietitians Australia 2015
- 2
maintain professional and ethical conduct as outlined in the Dietitians Australia Code of Professional Conduct and accept responsibility and practise in a safe and ethical manner
- 3
be skilled human nutrition scientists innovative in their approach to analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving and evaluation
- 4
understand the associations between nutrition and health and nutrition and disease and integrate and apply this to the practice of nutrition and dietetics
- 5
value research and be skilled at accessing, critically appraising and applying the best available evidence to everyday practice
- 6
communicate effectively and efficiently with other peers, professionals, clients and the public and work collaboratively in a range of settings
- 7
advocate on behalf of individuals, groups and the profession influencing the wider environment about factors which affect eating behaviour, health and nutrition standards
- 8
demonstrate awareness of the social, ethical,cultural, economic, political and environmental context of food and eating, nutrition, health and illness and psychological wellbeing, and delivery of care
- 9
integrate knowledge of relevant public policy and health and social care systems into practice
- 10
integrate advanced food knowledge and food skills into professional practice
- 11
maintain high standards in professional life through a commitment to lifelong learning and excellence of practice.
Entry requirements
English language
Above Monash Minimum: Level C that is: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall (no band lower than 6.5); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 65 overall with no band lower than 58; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 94 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 24, Listening: 20, Reading: 19 and Speaking: 20; or Equivalent approved English test
Pathways
Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Scholars program) - refer to M2001 Exit pathways for requirements .
More information
Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree.
Professional accreditation
This course fulfils the requirements of the Dietitians Australia for entry level competencies and has received full Accreditation.
Graduates are eligible to become members of the Dietitians Australia and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program.
Notes for students
This course has mandatory attendance requirements. Please refer to the 'Additional Information - special requirements' section for more information.
Other information
This postgraduate course aims to prepare graduates with the professional and personal qualities required for future dietetic practice in a variety of workplace settings. The course integrates academic teaching and learning with clinical, population health, food service, research and management experience and is undertaken in both academic and professional practice placement settings (e. g. clinical, food service, community nutrition and public health nutrition).
The course is designed around four study themes:
- Personal development and professional practice
- Determinants and influences of public health and nutrition
- Nutrition fundamentals of health and disease
- Food: From science to systems.
Applied and practical learning experiences will traverse all themes to support the integrated approach to the teaching and learning of this course. The development of skills and knowledge in research relevant and/or applied to nutrition and dietetic practice will underpin each of the four core themes of the program.
This coursework-only masters degree includes opportunities to develop research skills and offers a potential pathway to higher degrees by research.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Ms Evelyn Volders
Common questions
How long is Master of Dietetics?
2 years full time, 96 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Master of Dietetics?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Master of Dietetics units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.