M6002 Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Foundational studies for nutrition and dietetics, Part B. Evidence based nutrition and dietetics, planning, intervention and evaluation, and Part C. Nutrition and dietetics practice.

Part A. Foundational studies for nutrition and dietetics

These studies will provide you with an orientation to nutrition and dietetics. 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 safety and responsiveness, assessment of nutritional status, and the role of diet in the causation and treatment of chronic diseases that are endemic in westernised societies. These studies are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in nutrition science.

Part B. Evidence based nutrition and dietetics, planning, intervention and evaluation

These studies will provide you with the core knowledge and professional skills relevant to innovative and evidence-based nutrition and dietetic practice. You will learn about a range of nutrition-related conditions and diseases and develop skills in nutrition and dietetics education and person-centred case management as well as ways to influence health and nutrition at a system level. This will include an understanding of issues relating to healthcare systems, services, management, ethics and quality improvement.

Part C. Nutrition and dietetics practice

These studies will enable you to connect the theoretical components of your course with the practical aspects of nutrition and dietetics practice under the valuable guidance of practitioners in work based settings. Your research skills, nutrition and dietetics knowledge and professional practice skills will be extended across varied 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. Foundational studies for nutrition and dietetics (24 points), Part B. Evidence based nutrition and dietetics, planning, intervention and evaluation (48 points) and Part C. Nutrition and dietetics practice (24 points).

Units are 12 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundational studies for nutrition and dietetics (24 points)

You must complete the following units:

• NUT4001 Foundations of dietetic practice
• NUT3002 Nutrition, activity and health in chronic diseases (6 points)
• NUT3082 Public health nutrition (6 points)
  
  

Part B. Evidence based nutrition and dietetics, planning, intervention and evaluation (48 points)

You must complete the following units:

• NUT5001 Introduction to nutrition and dietetics practice
• NUT5003 Advanced nutrition and dietetics practice
• NUT5004 Food systems for nutrition and dietetic practice
• NUT5006 Professional practice: Research and employability

Part C. Nutrition and dietetics practice (24 points)

You must complete the following units:

• NUT5002 Professional practice: Community and population health and food systems placement
• NUT5005 Professional practice: Individual case management and food systems