Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue | Request free info |
| Full Time | 1 to 2 years full time or part time equivalent | A$ 32,450 (US$ 33,933) a year | Contact provider |
University of Canberra |
Course summary
This program provides the knowledge, skills and professional practice experience necessary for competent nutritional treatment and care of groups and individuals. The course is targeted at preparing the graduate student to be a dietician through the development and practice of nutritional science, clinical, health education, and public health and research skills. Students will have work experience and training in environments such as hospitals, community health centers, and food service providers. These working environments are available across the year and some professional placements may need to be taken outside of semester times. Full-time domestic students in this course may be eligible for student income support in the form of youth allowance, austudy or pensioner education supplement.
Entry requirement for international students
Students must meet normal University requirements for admission to a master’s degree course. Applicants should also have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of at least second year biochemistry (year-long), appropriate human physiology and anatomy studies, and nutrition covering content relating to nutritional science, nutrition and disease, lifespan nutrition and food science. Admission is competitive, based on prior academic achievement and relevant work experience and/or professional development (including references). In addition they should have fulfilled English language requirements with minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (academic) or equivalent.
University of Canberra accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Masters
Awarding body
University Of Canberra
About University of Canberra
The University of Canberra is committed to preparing graduates for successful and rewarding careers in the professions, commerce and public service. Specialising in professional preparation for professional people, the degrees and qualifications are respected and recognised internationally. High academic standards, strong academic, professional and personal support systems and the University’s focus on preparation for the real world means that students read more
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