Charles Darwin University
Master of Dietetics
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur Master of Dietetics is a graduate- entry degree that provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to embark on a career path in the field of nutrition and dietetics. The course combines theory and practical placements across the breadth of dietetic practice including food systems, community and public health nutrition, research and clinical services to equip you with skills to navigate complex and growing challenges; aiming to address inequities in food, nutrition and health and culturally-safe practice.
You will complete 100 days of professional placements throughout the course, including short intensives at CDU Casuarina campus and a full-time placement in the final semester of the course. The full-time placements will commence in mid-January before the usual semester commencement.
CDU arranges all placements and has partnerships with health and community organisations across regional, rural and remote locations in the Northern Territory. Students are responsible for the cost of attendance including travel and accommodation. CDU cannot guarantee placements near your residential location. Students are encouraged to investigate scholarship opportunities.
Delivery mode
Charles Darwin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in a health-related field (inclusive of biomedical science, science, health sciences, nutrition, food science and exercise science);
- Applicants must have attained a GPA of at least 5.00 in their bachelor degree;
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Master of Dietetics will prepare you for the following roles.
Dietitian
A Dietitian provides advice on diet and nutritional needs. You might be helping clients with specific needs such as gaining or losing weight or hel...
Clinical Dietitian
A Clinical Dietitian assesses and manages the nutritional needs of patients to support their health and recovery. You might work in hospitals, clin...
Public Health Nutritionist
A Public Health Nutritionist promotes healthy eating habits and nutritional practices to improve community health. You might work in government age...
Sports Dietitian
A Sports Dietitian provides specialised nutritional advice to athletes and active individuals to enhance performance and recovery. You might work i...
About Charles Darwin University
CDU ranked 91st in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2019. The Ranking features 35 Australian universities, with CDU placing 29th among them. The Ranking analysed more than 300 universities across 13 nations in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
As a leading cross-sectoral institution, CDU is well placed to help students become 'future-ready' workers who co-develop digital knowledge, skills and mindsets to both meet their personal needs and interests and prepare them for a world of constant change.
CDU students will value lifelong and life-wide learning and understand that learning occurs anywhere, anytime and through varied experiences. Throughout their studies, our students will build essential skills for success in academic pursuits, their work and their lives beyond CDU.
