Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
2 years full-time |
Total Credit Points: |
104 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-Face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
574N |
CRICOS Code: |
026169E |
Overview
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) is designed to meet core fields of competency defined by the dietetics and exercise science professions, including key areas of clinical dietetics practice, community and public health nutrition, food service systems management, exercise prescription, exercise rehabilitation and clinical practicum studies.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelor degree of at least 3 years duration in Exercise Science and Nutrition from a recognised tertiary institution is required. The degree must incorporate a full year of study of biochemistry and of human physiology, as well as the equivalent of 1 full-time semester of nutritional science subjects across the whole degree (equal to 24 credit points at UOW). Applicants with other undergraduate degree backgrounds may need to complete additional study prior to entry into this degree. Entry is highly competitive and specific subject pre-requisites must be met to be eligible to apply.
International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in, reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) is comprised of 104 credit points of subjects and can be taken as 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases under the Additional Information Section.
Course Program
Subjects (by year) |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Year 1 | |||
BEXS411 |
Practicum in Exercise Science A |
Annual |
8 |
BEXS402 |
Exercise in Special Populations |
Spring |
8 |
BEXS451 |
Exercise Rehabilitation 1: Musculoskeletal |
Autumn |
8 |
BEXS452 |
Exercise Rehabilitation 2: Cardiorespiratory & Neurological |
Autumn |
8 |
GHMA935 |
Food Service and Dietetics Management |
Autumn |
8 |
BMS 302 |
Research Topics |
Spring |
8 |
GHMA934 |
Dietetics 1 |
Spring |
8 |
Year 2 | |||
BEXS412 |
Practicum in Exercise Science B |
Autumn |
8 |
GHMA924 |
Dietetics 2 |
Autumn |
8 |
GHMA929 |
Exercise Psychology and Dietary Counselling |
Autumn |
8 |
GHMA937 |
Practical Studies in Nutrition and Dietetics |
Spring |
24 |
GHMA930 Community and Public Health Nutrition must also be completed if BMS310 is not passed in an undergraduate program.
Professional Recognition
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) is designed to provide a qualification recognised by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
Student Income Support
In 2007, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) announced that it has made provisions to extend student income support (Austudy and Youth Allowance) to students undertaking professionally oriented masters programmes.
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student Income Support.
Students who have queries about their income support eligibility should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further information.
Further Information
Dr Herb Groeller
Postgraduate Exercise Science & Rehabilitation Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3461
herb_groeller@uow.edu.au
Dr Karen Walton
Nutrition & Dietetics Coordinator
+61 2 4221 5197
karen_walton@uow.edu.au