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Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc(Nutr&Diet) |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
96 |
Delivery Mode: |
On-campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1631 |
CRICOS Code: |
007054G |
Overview
The Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) consists of coursework and practical placements, and develops knowledge and skills required by nutritionists/dietitians working in a variety of community and public health settings, food industry, private practice, hospitals, and other tertiary health care facilities. This course is only available on campus and there are no distance education options.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelors degree of at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent) is required for entry. The degree must incorporate the equivalent of 12 credit points in metabolic biochemistry at 200 level, 12 credit points in human systems physiology and 24 credit points in nutritional science subjects across the whole degree.
Entry is competitive, and only a limited number of students will be admitted each year. If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, admission will be based primarily on academic qualifications.
Applications are due by the end of September each year and those received earlier in the year are held so that all applications are considered and ranked at the one time. All applicants must submit the Selection Supplement for the Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) together with their course application. Selection is primarily based on academic merit but the applicants' referee reports, educational and work experience are also considered. All applicants can expect to be notified of an outcome by the end of November.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.5 in all bands in reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) requires the successful completion of 96 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
This course includes a compulsory clinical placement component. Any student going on placement in NSW Health facilities will need to comply with the relevant occupational screening policy and vaccination requirements before placement. NSW Health can provide details of necessary vaccinations. In order to enrol in professional practice subjects, all UOW MSc(Nutr&Diet)students must provide a completed National Criminal Record Check and a Prohibited Employment Declaration Form. For further information, refer to the Additional Information section.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Year 1 | |||
SHS 951 |
Nutrients and Metabolism* |
Autumn |
8 |
SHS 952 |
Research in Human Nutrition* |
Autumn |
8 |
SHS 953 |
Community and Public Health Nutrition* |
Autumn |
8 |
DIET950 |
Dietetics 1# |
Spring |
8 |
DIET955 |
Research Project in Nutrition & Dietetics |
Spring |
16 |
Year 2 | |||
DIET951 |
Dietetics 2 |
Autumn |
8 |
DIET952 |
Communication in Health Care Practice |
Autumn |
8 |
DIET956 |
Food Service and Dietetics Management |
Autumn |
8 |
DIET954 |
Practical Studies in Nutrition and Dietetics |
Spring |
24 |
* Graduates of the BSc (Nutrition) degree from the University of Wollongong may apply for exemption from these subjects. # Students who have completed DIET450 Dietetics 1 in the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) at the University of Wollongong should apply for an Exemption B for this subject (credit for the purpose of meeting course requirements but not for the accrual of credit points) and take DIET957 Major Project 24cp in Spring of Year 1 in place of DIET950 (8cp) and DIET955 (16cp). | |||
Credit
Students who have completed the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) at the University of Wollongong can apply for credit of up to a maximum of 24 credit points as indicated in the table above, which would allow completion in 18 months of full-time study.
Students who hold other qualifications may also be eligible for credit, however this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Professional Recognition
The Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) has full accreditation with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), making all graduates eligible for the credential of Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Accredited Nutritionist (AN).
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 programs.
The Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) 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.
Contact Information
A/Prof Eleanor Beck
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4298 1271
eleanor_beck@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/.