Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Applicants must have completed university-level prerequisite subjects within the last ten years, including: Human Biology (two semesters at junior level / 12 credit point equivalence), Chemistry (two semesters at junior level / 12 credit point equivalence), Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (two semesters at intermediate or senior level / 12 credit points equivalence), Human Physiology (two semesters at intermediate or senior level / 12 credit points equivalence), Food Science (one semester at intermediate or senior level / 6 credit points equivalence), and Nutrition Science (one semester at intermediate or senior level / 6 credit points equivalence).

In the second year, students complete a training placement comprising 20 weeks of individual case management, community and food service placement training. Additionally, students undertake a semester of nutrition research, which may include a small survey, laboratory work, hospital project, secondary data analysis, or a literature review.

The closing date for Semester 1 intake is 17 November of the preceding year. The course has limited places available, and not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful. The University strongly advises submitting your application as soon as possible to allow for pre-requisite assessments.

Domestic students may be eligible for the NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program. Separate deadlines also apply for scholarships, and prospective students are advised to view scholarship closing dates on the University's website.

When submitting an online application, you must provide: evidence of identity (such as a passport biodata page, Australian birth certificate, or citizenship certificate for domestic applicants), current or final official academic transcript/s, credit transcript/s if applicable, official detailed unit outlines for all pre-requisite units, and the completed Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Supplementary Form. Applications cannot be considered without the supplementary form and supporting academic transcripts.