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Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Nutrition and Dietetics |
Abbreviation: | MNutr&Diet |
UOW Course Code: | 1631 |
CRICOS Code: | 007054G |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Health & Medicine, Nutrition, Dietetics |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
course description
The primary aim of the Master of Nutrition & Dietetics is to prepare graduates to be professional dietitian-nutritionists, eligible for membership to the Dietitians' Association of Australia. The course is designed to meet the core fields of competency as defined by the profession, including the key areas of practice of clinical dietetics, community and public health nutrition and food service systems management.
This program comprises coursework, a research project and clinical placements, which develop the knowledge and skills required when working in community settings, public health, hospitals and other care facilities.
There is an opportunity to undertake a supervised research project on a subject related to nutrition and dietetics.
Candidates must provide two referees' reports and a Supplementary Information Form with their application.
The Master of Nutrition & Dietetics has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters program for Student Income Support. For information regarding eligibility contact Centrelink on 132 490.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
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.
Course structure
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 Master of Nutrition and Dietetics 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 | |||
Nutrients and Metabolism* | Autumn | 8 | |
Dietetics 1 | Autumn | 8 | |
Community and Public Health Nutrition* | Autumn | 8 | |
Dietetics 2 | Spring | 8 | |
Communication in Health Care Practice | Spring | 8 | |
Food Service and Dietetics Management | Spring | 8 | |
Year 2 | |||
Practical Studies in Nutrition and Dietetics | Annual | 24 | |
Research Project in Nutrition and Dietetics | SHS Annual | 24 | |
* Graduates of the BSc (Nutrition) degree from the University of Wollongong may apply for academic credit for these subjects. | |||
Professional Recognition/ACCREDITATION
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics has full accreditation with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), and all graduates are eligible for the credential of Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Accredited Nutritionist (AN) (see DAA website for details).
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au