Professional Entry Master of Dietetics (1.5 years)
68,250 AUDTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Nutrition Science with minimum distinction average (70%). The undergraduate degree must have been completed in the past 10 years unless you have been assessed as having work experience that the Faculty considers equivalent.
The undergraduate degree must include:
Chemistry/Biochemistry 4 units -
Biochemistry content with Chemistry (equivalent to 25% of a year study load – 2 units) followed by Biochemistry (equivalent to a 25% year load – 2 units). This content must include fundamentals of molecular biology, macronutrient structure, function and metabolism, cellular metabolism and regulation.
Human Biology & Human Physiology 4 units -
Human Physiology content with Human Biology (equivalent to a 25% year study load – 2 units) followed by Human Physiology (25% of a year study load – 2 units) This content must include systemic human physiology including the eight body systems (immune, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and nervous systems).
Human Nutrition 1 unit - (equivalent to 12.5% of a year study load).
This must include general principles of nutrition, essential nutrients (food sources, storage and function of macronutrients and micronutrients), principles of energy balance and nutrient analysis of foods.
Research Methods 1 unit - (equivalent to 12.5% of a year study load).
This should include fundamentals of study design, data collection methods, data analysis including basic statistics and epidemiology.
In addition, your undergraduate Nutrition Science degree will need to be assessed as providing equivalent content and assessment as the Masters Semester 1 units which include nutrition and chronic disease, current public health nutrition practice, health education and promotion, nutrition across the lifespan, food regulation in Australia, cultural competency and professional development as a dietitian. See unit outlines in the Handbook for further detail.
Tuition fees
Domestic
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Scholarships
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
30 Aug 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Monash University
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