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Bachelor of Science / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will be able to:

No. Course learning outcome Graduate quality Graduate quality Graduate quality Graduate quality
1 Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge of the biological and biochemical sciences within the context of nutrition and dietetics and integrate core concepts and principles across disciplines. Depth of disciplinary expertise Critical thinking and Problem solving Interdisciplinary effectiveness  
2 Articulate the methods of science and explain why current knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry. Depth of disciplinary expertise Critical thinking and Problem solving Communication (oral and written)  
3 Attain high-level disciplinary skills and knowledge, ensuring work readiness for employment in a diverse range of nutrition and dietetics environments, including entrepreneurial endeavours. Depth of disciplinary expertise Inventiveness    
4 Critically analyse and solve problems by gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources. Critical thinking and Problem solving Information and Digital literacy    
5 Select and apply practical, conceptual and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to formulate and model problems or conduct an investigation. Critical thinking and Problem solving Information and Digital literacy Inventiveness  
6 Critically appraise and apply evidence-based approaches to the discipline of nutrition and dietetics. Depth of disciplinary expertise Critical thinking and Problem solving Inventiveness Influence
7 Be effective communicators of reasoning, results, information, or arguments in science, nutrition and dietetics, to a range of audiences, for a range of purpose, and using a variety of modes, utilising behaviour change techniques and marketing strategies to positively influence health outcomes.  Critical thinking and Problem solving Communication (oral and written) Inventiveness Influence
8 Translate foundational and leading-edge food and nutrition science into practical recommendations to facilitate change in attitudes and behaviours to improve health for individuals, groups and populations. Depth of disciplinary expertise Critical thinking and Problem solving Communication (oral and written) Influence
9 Create knowledge and conduct innovative research to solve significant global health issues and societal problems. Critical thinking and Problem solving Information and Digital literacy Inventiveness Influence
10 Demonstrate professionalism, life-long learning, ethical practice, effective collaboration and teamwork across interdisciplinary settings. Cultural competence Interdisciplinary effectiveness Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity Influence
11 Effectively interact with people across diverse cultures through appreciation of cultural values and beliefs surrounding food and diet. Communication (oral and written) Cultural competence Interdisciplinary effectiveness  
12 Advocate on behalf of individuals, groups and the profession to inspire and positively influence the wider political, social and commercial environment in the context of nutrition and dietetics. Communication (oral and written) Cultural competence Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity Influence