Nutrition and Dietetics
Learning outcomes
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics provides professional education for dietitians/nutritionists and is a 2-year full time program. It builds on major concepts from the study of human biochemistry and physiology, nutrition science and food science to discuss the roles of nutrients, foods and dietary patterns in health and disease.
The program includes all the units of study to ensure dietetics competence can be reached including public health, medical nutrition therapy, food service management, communication, business management, and research and evaluation. The units of study are supervised by a Program Committee in Nutrition and Dietetics, chaired by the Head of School.
Graduates of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics are eligible to apply for admission to a research degree (Doctor of Philosophy). The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is currently accredited by the Dietitians Australia (DA).
A graduate of this program is eligible to become a full member of DA and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program. The University is required to maintain a current accreditation status as outlined in the accreditation process available on the Dietitians Australia (DA) website.
Contact and further information:
Program Director: Associate Professor Anna Rangan
Graduates of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics will be able to:
| No. | Course learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate high-level disciplinary skills and knowledge, ensuring work readiness for employment in a diverse range of nutrition and dietetics environments, including entrepreneurial endeavours. |
| 2 | Critically analyse and solve problems by gathering, synthesising and evaluating information from a range of sources, including the use of big data, and apply evidence-based approaches to the practice of nutrition and dietetics for individuals, populations and in food service management. |
| 3 | Translate leading-edge food and nutrition science into practical recommendations to promote health and wellbeing for individuals, groups and populations by changing knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours. |
| 4 | Effectively communicate science, nutrition and dietetics, using a variety of communication media including digital technologies and social marketing, to positively influence health outcomes. |
| 5 | Create knowledge and conduct innovative nutrition and dietetics research in related global health issues and societal problems. |
| 6 | Demonstrate professionalism, life-long learning, commitment to quality improvement, ethical practice, effective collaboration and teamwork across interdisciplinary settings. |
| 7 | Effectively interact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people across diverse cultures through appreciation of cultural values and beliefs surrounding food and diet. |
| 8 | Advocate on behalf of individuals, groups and communities to inspire and positively influence the wider political, social and commercial environment that underpin food systems and the practice of nutrition and dietetics. |
