Postgraduate coursework program

Nutrition and Dietetics

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (72 units)

Fast facts

• Study load: two years full-time only
• Fee: Full fee-paying
• Mode: Internal
• Faculty: Health Sciences
• Available to Australian and international students.
• Application via SATAC.

See also Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition

The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics offers advanced studies in nutritional and food science, the patho-physiology of nutrition related illnesses, health promotion, psychology-based communication skills, and clinical, community and public health nutrition skills.

The aim is to train nutritionists and dietitians who are able to integrate and apply their knowledge, skills and attributes to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness by optimising the nutrition of communities and individuals.

Graduates are able to utilise scientific principles and methods and influence the wider environment affecting food supply and eating behaviours, and have the critical thinking skills to interpret and evaluate new developments in this rapidly evolving area. They are equipped to work in a wide variety of settings.

Course overview
The course requires two years of full-time study. First year comprises two standard 14-week semesters plus a one week orientation placement during non-semester time.

Second year extends over 40 weeks, with 34 weeks of contact time. This includes 20 weeks of supervised practice in hospitals and community or public health settings and a 10-week research elective. There are a limited number of metropolitan community placement sites. Interesting and diverse placement experiences are available in a range of rural and interstate community health settings. Travel and accommodation costs to rural and interstate placements will be subsidised.

The course is accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia. Eligibility for DAA membership is required by most public sector employers and for obtaining a health insurance provider number.

The full program of study is set out in the Course rule and topic descriptions for this degree.

Entry requirements
Applicants normally must hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent in some area of the sciences, which includes, at second year level, at least 25% of a full-time load of biochemistry topics and 15% of a full-time load of physiology topics. Applicants must submit a statement with their application.

Applicants with employment experiences of at least two years full-time in the following related areas should include this information in their application form: nursing, medicine, allied health, health care delivery, health and welfare counselling, food service, or teaching.

Contact the Course Coordinator for further details.

To apply, see the appropriate information for Australian and international students. Australian students apply through SATAC.

Course fees
See the appropriate fee schedule for Australian students and international students.

Australian citizens, and those holding an Australian permanent humanitarian visa who meet eligibility criteria, are eligible to defer their fees through the Higher Education Loan Program (FEE-HELP). Contact Student Finance Services on (08) 8201 3143 for details.

Closing dates: contact Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Further information

Ms Lesley Hutton, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Tel (08) 8204 4715. Fax (08) 8204 6406
Email: nutrition.dietetics@flinders.edu.au

General Information: Australian students should contact:
The Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax: (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General Information: International students should contact:
The International Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (+ 618) 8201 2727
Fax: (+ 618) 8201 3177

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