Course Overview

About This Course

Dietitians are specialist nutritionists who apply the science of food and nutrition to promote health, prevent and treat disease to optimise the health of individuals, groups, communities, and populations. They are accredited to work in roles such as community and public health nutrition, clinical dietetics, food service systems management, and research. This enables dietitians to work in settings such as community centres, hospitals, private practice, research, food industry, nursing homes, sports teams and food service. Throughout the degree, you will study medical nutrition therapy, which involves translating the science of nutrition into personalised dietary advice to manage specific medical conditions. In addition, you will learn how to develop community nutrition program plans to help improve the nutrition of communities. This course is designed to meet the Dietitians Australia National Competency Standards for Dietitians, including the key areas of professional practice, improving nutrition outcomes for individuals, groups and communities, critical thinking and evidence-based practice and collaboration with stakeholders. Other subjects include nutrition and food innovation and food service management. In the final year of the degree, you will complete 800 hours of professional placement in general and specialist hospitals in local, regional and rural areas, as well as in a variety of community and industry settings. You will also complete 20 weeks of research.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

A bachelor's degree of at least three years' duration from a recognised tertiary institution, including content in human biosciences, food, and nutrition, taught within an evidence-based paradigm.
Human Biosciences and Food and Nutrition Science must include:
- Chemistry (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Biochemistry (0.25 EFTSL – typically two subjects at second-year level or higher, including metabolic biochemistry and laboratory practicals)
- Human Biology (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Human Physiology (0.25 EFTSL – typically two subjects at second-year level or higher, including systems physiology with laboratory practicals)
- Nutrition Science scaffolded across years of study (0.5 EFTSL – typically four subjects at different year levels across the degree)
- Statistics, preferably biostatistics
Candidates must meet the prerequisites for study as detailed in the Supplementary Information Form.
Candidates must provide two referees' reports and submit their completed Supplementary Information Form with their application.
Compulsory work-based placement: 800 hours over 20 weeks (40 hours per week) across a range of health-related settings.
Before commencing placement within a NSW Health facility, students must meet NSW Health's mandatory requirements for a police check, code of conduct, and immunisation/vaccination.
If English is not your first language, you must meet the University's English Language Requirements. Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Clinical Dietitian, Food Industry Dietitian, Food Policy and Regulations Officer, Food Quality and Safety Officer, Food Service Dietitian, Food Trends Analyst, Health Coach, Health Communications and Media, Health Policy Development Officer, Health Promotions Officer, Private Practice Dietitian, Product Developer, Public Health or Community Nutritionist, Recipe Developer, Registered Nutritionist, Research Dietitian, Sports Dietitian, Wellness Advisor.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Dietitians Australia (DA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Dietitians Australia

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics accredited, and what credential will I receive upon graduation?

Yes. The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics has full accreditation with Dietitians Australia, making all graduates eligible for the credential of Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

What does the professional placement component involve?

In the final year of the degree, students complete 800 hours of professional placement (20 weeks at 40 hours per week) in general and specialist hospitals in local, regional and rural areas, as well as in a variety of community and industry settings. Before commencing placement within a NSW Health facility, students must meet NSW Health's mandatory requirements for a police check, code of conduct, and immunisation/vaccination, and should allow up to 12 weeks for some components to be completed.

What are the fees for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics?

The indicative full-fee paying tuition cost is $15,203 per session and $60,811 for the full course (2026 figures). In 2026, domestic students may be eligible for either a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a UOW-subsidised fee reduction of up to 75% off the listed fees. Fees are subject to change and will be confirmed at the time of your offer.

When is the application deadline for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics?

Applications for both domestic and international students must be submitted by 30 September in the year prior to study commencing (e.g., 30 September 2025 for the Autumn 2026 intake starting 2 March 2026). Applications must include all required documents, including two referee reports and a completed Supplementary Information Form, to be considered complete.

What prior study is required to be eligible for entry into this course?

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree of at least three years' duration from a recognised tertiary institution, including content in human biosciences, food, and nutrition taught within an evidence-based paradigm. Specifically, the degree must include Chemistry followed by Biochemistry (including metabolic biochemistry and laboratory practicals), Human Biology followed by Human Physiology (including systems physiology with laboratory practicals), Nutrition Science across multiple year levels (0.5 EFTSL), and Statistics, preferably biostatistics. Candidates must also submit two referees' reports and a completed Supplementary Information Form.

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