La Trobe University
Master of Dietetics
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you're passionate about healthy eating and well-being, and want to promote better understanding of the benefits of nutrition in diverse communities and settings, La Trobe's Master of Dietetics has been established to reflect the emerging needs of this changing profession.
La Trobe has a long history of nutrition education, and our new contemporary Master of Dietetics both builds on that history and embraces newfound developments and changing ideologies. Our person-centred, socially conscious approach to nutrition science favours the teaching of flexible concepts over dogmatic facts, and aids you in establishing a strong professional approach and individual identity.
Applying your research skills in diverse practice settings, utilise La Trobe's long-term industry partnerships to gain on-the-ground experience in clinical and community spaces. Your experience will prepare you for work in priority sectors, with focus on diversity, community inclusion and counselling.
Our approach to dietetics values the importance of life-long learning, and teaches you how to incorporate novel technologies, cutting-edge science and emerging evidence into your developing practice. Graduate ready to succeed in your career, and ready to help people.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
The successfully completed cognate undergraduate Bachelor (AQF7) degree program in nutrition, or in a science or health-related discipline must meet the following conditions:
- Each subject must be equivalent to at least 0.125 Effective Full-time Study Unit (EFTSU).
- The required units of human physiology and biochemistry must be completed at a second-year tertiary level or higher (Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 6 or higher).
- The required general research and epidemiology must be completed at a second year tertiary level or higher (AQF level 6 or higher)
- Specialisation - compulsory: Physiology studies must have included systemic physiology and/or pathophysiology, including homeostatic mechanisms and at least six of the following eight systems: body defences (immune system), gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and nervous systems.
- Specialisation - compulsory: Nutrition science must have included macronutrients and micronutrients (food sources, metabolism, storage and function), principles of energy balance and nutrient analysis of foods.
Course fees
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 La Trobe University
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