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Learning outcomes

Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

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On successful completion of the Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics or Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, students will be able to:

 Learning outcomeGraduate qualities
1Exhibit 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
2Articulate 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
  • Oral and written communication
3Attain 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
4Critically 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
5Select 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
6Critically appraise and apply evidence-based approaches to the discipline of nutrition and dietetics
  • Depth of disciplinary expertise
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Inventiveness
  • Influence
7Be 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
  • Oral and written communication
  • Inventiveness
  • Influence
8Translate 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
  • Oral and written communication
  • Influence
9Create 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
10Demonstrate professionalism, life-long learning, ethical practice, effective collaboration and teamwork across interdisciplinary settings
  • Cultural competence
  • Interdisciplinary effectiveness
  • Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity
  • Influence
11Effectively interact with people across diverse cultures through appreciation of cultural values and beliefs surrounding food and diet
  • Oral and written communication
  • Cultural competence
  • Interdisciplinary effectiveness
12Advocate 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
  • Oral and written communication
  • Cultural competence
  • Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity
  • Influence