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University of Canberra

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Masters (Coursework)

Grow your nutrition career from the inside out If you're serious about nutrition and influencing the dietary needs of an ever-expanding and aging population, then the UC Master of Nutrition course will give you the necessary skills and qualifications to have your ideas influence change at the local...

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
772AA.6, 049506C
Domestic Fees
$27,000 per year / $54,000 total
International Fees
$42,200 per year / $84,400 total

About this course

Grow your nutrition career from the inside out

If you're serious about nutrition and influencing the dietary needs of an ever-expanding and aging population, then the UC Master of Nutrition course will give you the necessary skills and qualifications to have your ideas influence change at the local and national level.

As part of this course, you'll use your existing knowledge and experience to plan and execute a research project of your choice and then participate in 20 weeks of full-time workplace education to help bring this project to life - all with full support and encouragement from academic and industry experts and mentors.

Depending on your research topic, this placement will take place in hospitals, community centers or food service departments - all settings which offer a unique opportunity to gain frontline experience and network with industry professionals.

Also, the UC Master of Nutrition and Dietetics course is the only course in Australia which also offers all graduating students an additional 4-week internship where you be actively encouraged to broaden your networks and explore employment opportunities at the same time.

It's time to take control of your career direction. It's time to register your interest in the UC Master of Nutrition and Dietetics course now.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • 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.

Career pathways

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

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Credit is not permitted towards completion of a graduate certificate.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Canberra.
75.4%
Overall satisfaction
75.4%
Skill scale
70.8%
Teaching scale
69.2%
Employed full-time
$79.1k
Average salary