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Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics |
Abbreviation: |
MSc(Nutr&Diet) |
My University: |
Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Science |
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 Nutrition and Dietetics consists of coursework, a research project and practical placements, and develops knowledge and skills required by dieticians/nutritionists 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 at the Wollongong Campus and there are no distance education options.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelor's 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 at least 12 credit points in metabolic biochemistry at 200 level, at least 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. 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 Nutrition and Dietetics together with their UOW course application. If the number of applicants exceeds the course quota, competitive ranking will occur using academic merit, applicant's referee reports, educational and work experience. Academic merit is the primary criteria for ranking, other information informs selection panel deliberations and the Course Coordinator admission recommendation to the Head of School. All applicants can expect to be notified of an outcome by the end of November each year.
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 Nutrition and Dietetics requires the successful completion of 96 credit points of subjects in accordance with the course structure and recommended subject progression table below.
This course includes a compulsory clinical placement component. All students 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 |
DIET950 |
Dietetics 1 |
Autumn |
8 |
SHS 953 |
Community and Public Health Nutrition* |
Autumn |
8 |
DIET951 |
Dietetics 2 |
Spring |
8 |
DIET952 |
Communication in Health Care Practice |
Spring |
8 |
DIET956 |
Food Service and Dietetics Management |
Spring |
8 |
Year 2 | |||
DIET954 |
Practical Studies in Nutrition and Dietetics |
Annual |
24 |
DIET959 |
Research Project in Nutrition and Dietetics |
Annual |
24 |
* Graduates of the BSc (Nutrition) degree from the University of Wollongong may apply for academic credit for these subjects. | |||
Credit
Students who have completed the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) at the University of Wollongong can apply for specified academic credit of up to a maximum of 16 credit points as indicated in the table above.
Students who hold other qualifications may also be eligible for specified credit: this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Course Coordinator and recommended to the Head of school for approval.
Professional Recognition
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics has full accreditation with the Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA), and all graduates are eligible for the credential of Accredited Practising Dietician (APD) and Accredited Nutritionist (AN) (see DAA website for details).
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/.