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Master of Dietetics

Monash University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C

This program aims to prepare graduates with the professional and personal qualities required for future dietetic practice in a variety of workplace settings. It integrates academic teaching and learning with clinical, population health, food service, research and management experience and is undertaken in both academic and professional practice placement settings (e.g., clinical, food service, community nutrition and public health nutrition). The objectives of the Master of Dietetics have been classified according to the four themes of the program: Personal development and professional practice; Determinants and influences of public health and nutrition; Nutrition fundamentals of health and disease; Food: From science to systems. Applied and practical learning experiences will traverse all themes to support the integrated approach to the teaching and learning. The development of skills and knowledge in research relevant and/or applied to nutrition and dietetic practice will underpin each of the four core themes of the program. The program provides graduates with excellent opportunities to develop research skills in preparation for PhD entry.

Structure

  • Students complete one of the following structures as determined by any credit granted for prior studies: Structure 1: 96 points over 2 years full-time
  • Structure 2: 72 points over 1.5 years full-time Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete the 96-point option if they choose. Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Subjects

  • Nutrition and dietetics

Standard entry requirements

Entry level 1: 96 points to complete – Duration: 2 years full-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study* with a distinction (70%) average. The bachelor degree must have been completed in the past 10 years unless you have been assessed as having work experience that the Faculty considers equivalent. A second food /nutrition subject at any level is desirable (e.g. food science, nutrition science, lifespan nutrition).* Relevant areas of study include: biomedical science, science, health sciences, nutrition, food science and exercise science.The undergraduate degree must include:Chemistry/Biochemistry 4 units - Biochemistry content with Chemistry (equivalent to 25% of a year study load – 2 units) followed by Biochemistry (equivalent to a 25% year load – 2 units). This content must include fundamentals of molecular biology, macronutrient structure, function and metabolism, cellular metabolism and regulation.Human Biology & Human Physiology 4 units - Human Physiology content with Human Biology (equivalent to a 25% year study load – 2 units) followed by Human Physiology (25% of a year study load – 2 units) This content must include systemic human physiology including the eight body systems (immune, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and nervous systems)Human Nutrition 1 unit (equivalent to 12.5% of a year study load) This must include general principles of nutrition, essential nutrients (food sources, storage and function of macronutrients and micronutrients), principles of energy balance and nutrient analysis of foods.Research Methods 1 unit (equivalent to 12.5% of a year study load). This should include fundamentals of study design, data collection methods, data analysis including basic statistics and epidemiology.Entry level 2: 72 points to complete – Duration: 1.5 years full-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Nutrition Science with minimum distinction average (70%) . The bachelor degree must have been completed in the past 10 years unless you have been assessed as having work experience that the Faculty considers equivalent.The undergraduate degree must include:Chemistry/Biochemistry 4 units - Biochemistry content with Chemistry (equivalent to 25% of a year study load – 2 units) followed by Biochemistry (equivalent to a 25% year load – 2 units). This content must include fundamentals of molecular biology, macronutrient structure, function and metabolism, cellular metabolism and regulation.Human Biology & Human Physiology 4 units - Human Physiology content with Human Biology (equivalent to a 25% year study load – 2 units) followed by Human Physiology (25% of a year study load – 2 units) This content must include systemic human physiology including the eight body systems (immune, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and nervous systems)Human Nutrition 1 unit (equivalent to 12.5% of a year study load) This must include general principles of nutrition, essential nutrients (food sources, storage and function of macronutrients and micronutrients), principles of energy balance and nutrient analysis of foods.Research Methods 1 unit (equivalent to 12.5% of a year study load). This should include fundamentals of study design, data collection methods, data analysis including basic statistics and epidemiology.In addition, your undergraduate Nutrition Science degree will need to be assessed as providing equivalent content and assessment as the Masters Semester 1 units which include nutrition and chronic disease, current public health nutrition practice, health education and promotion, nutrition across the lifespan, food regulation in Australia, cultural competency and professional development as a dietitian.

Recognition

Graduates are eligible to become members of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program.

Further information

In addition, each student's undergraduate Nutrition Science degree will need to be assessed as providing equivalent content and assessment as the Masters Semester 1 units which include nutrition and chronic disease, current public health nutrition practice, health education and promotion, nutrition across the lifespan, food regulation in Australia, cultural competency Students must satisfy the immunisation requirements in order to participate in placements that are compulsory course requirements. It is the student's responsibility to have a satisfactory immunisation status by the end of the First Semester (March) of the Master of Dietetics course. Students will also be asked to obtain a National Police Certificate (annual requirement) and a Working with Children Check on enrolment in the program.

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