Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Nutrition is a coursework masters degree offered by Charles Darwin University (CDU) in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. The program includes a work component of 240 hours and is delivered at the Casuarina Campus in the Northern Territory. It is designed to develop advanced knowledge and skills in nutrition, with particular relevance to health challenges such as malnutrition in remote and regional Australian settings.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Casuarina Campus, Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory

54-58 Cavenagh Street, DARWIN CITY, NT 0800

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

No specific entry requirements are listed on this page. Please contact CDU Global for detailed admissions information at international@cdu.edu.au or phone +61 8 8946 7215.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Dietitians Australia (DA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Dietitians Australia

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What research has CDU's Nutrition and Dietetics staff been involved in recently?

CDU Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics Rachael Smalley co-led a comprehensive 10-year cross-sectional study of 980 patients that highlighted high rates of malnutrition among adult patients in remote Australian hospitals, finding that more than half of the patients screened were at risk of malnutrition.

Why is malnutrition such a significant issue in remote Australian hospitals?

According to CDU researchers, factors such as food insecurity, socioeconomic disadvantage, geographic isolation, limited access to healthcare services, and a high burden of chronic disease all contribute to increased risks of malnutrition in remote areas, making it a significant and persistent health issue.

What tools were validated for detecting malnutrition in remote hospital settings?

The CDU-led study confirmed that the Adult Nutrition Tool and the Malnutrition Screening Tool were valid tools to predict malnutrition in a unique remote hospital context, helping with early detection of malnutrition.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

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Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $68,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $68,000 to $85,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $85,000 to $105,000 per year

Career Paths

Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)Clinical Dietitian (Hospital / Acute Care)Community Health DietitianPublic Health NutritionistPaediatric Dietitian

Key Skills

Nutritional assessment and dietary analysisMedical nutrition therapy and clinical dieteticsMeal planning and therapeutic diet prescriptionEvidence-based practice and critical appraisal of nutrition researchPatient counselling and behaviour change communication

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