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Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc(Nutr,Diet&ExeRe) |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
104 |
Delivery Mode: |
On-campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn (Note: No intake from non-UOW graduates) |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1633 |
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
The last intake into the Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics & Exercise Rehabilitation) will be in 2012. All applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Nutrition) from UOW. Applications from other tertiary institutions will not be considered.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) requires the successful completion of 104 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below. This course includes a compulsory clinical placement. 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 students must provide a completed National Criminal Record Check and a Prohibited Employment Declaration Form. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be able to attend clinical practicum and therefore will not be able to continue in the Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation). For further information, refer to the Additional Information section.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Year 1 | |||
EXSC920 |
Clinical Exercise Physiology |
Autumn |
24 |
SHS 900 |
Research Projects |
Autumn |
8 |
DIET950 |
Dietetics 1 |
Spring |
8 |
EXSC921 |
Clinical Practicum |
Spring |
16 |
Year 2 | |||
DIET951 |
Dietetics 2 |
Autumn |
8 |
DIET956 |
Food Service & Dietetics Management |
Autumn |
8 |
GHMA929 |
Exercise Psychology & Dietary Counselling |
Autumn |
8 |
DIET954 |
Practical Studies in Nutrition & Dietetics |
Spring |
24 |
Professional Recognition
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) 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). Graduates will be eligible to apply for professional accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
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, 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.
Contact Information
Dr Herb Groeller
Course Coordinator, Exercise Rehabilitation
+61 2 4221 3461
hgroell@uow.edu.au
Prof Linda Tapsell
Course Coordinator, Nutrition and Dietetics
+61 2 4221 3152
linda_tapsell@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/.