Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
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What you’ll study
Our Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is a postgraduate professional coursework degree to prepare students to work in all the major areas of nutrition and dietetics. It builds on major concepts from the study of human biochemistry, physiology, nutrition science and other biosciences.
Our course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in public health nutrition and health promotion, individual patient case management, food service management, and research and evaluation.
You will complete a prescribed program of core units in your first year covering topics such as nutritional and behavioural sciences, communication, counselling and education skills, dietary assessment, medical nutrition therapy and the role of diet in health and disease.
In your second year you will complete a training placement comprising 20 weeks of individual case management, community and food service placement training.
Additionally, you will undertake a semester of nutrition research, which may include a small survey, laboratory work, hospital project, secondary data analysis, or a literature review.
This program is directed by Professor Anna Rangan.
Unit of study table: Nutrition and Dietetics
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
Prepare documentation for application
Please upload the following documentation when submitting your online application:
- Evidence of your identity, such as passport biodata page, Australian birth certificate (domestic applicants only), Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate (domestic applicants only)
- Current or final official academic transcript/s (If you are currently enrolled at the University of Sydney, you do not need to provide your transcript from USYD). Note Credit transcript/s may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken
- Official detailed unit outlines for all pre-requisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the pre-requisite requirements
- Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Supplementary Form
We strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible to allow for pre-requisite assessments and/or to make the necessary arrangements to meet the pre-requisite requirement, even if you are currently enrolled to complete the degree.
Submit application
You apply directly to the University via the 'Apply' button on this course page.
Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Closing dates
| Semester 1 | 17 October of the preceding year |
This course has limited places available. Not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.
Additional information
NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy
Domestic students may be eligible for the NSW Health Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program. For information on how to apply, see here.
