Master of Dietetics
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Studying a Master of Dietetics at Swinburne will empower you to make a positive impact on the health of Australians.
You will develop skills in both traditional and emerging areas of dietetic practice, learning to work with a range of evolving food and health management strategies.
Units cover a range of innovative topics including entrepreneurship, leadership and business, sports nutrition, and pediatric nutrition.
The course includes face-to-face classes and tutorials, seminars, theoretical and practical coursework, kitchen workshops, online learning, and professional placement.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Due to limited capacity, students will be unable to defer their place in this course.
Duration
2 Year/s
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1) - View application and start dates
CRICOS code
0100999
Fees
A$47040 (annual for 2024)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
The future of dietetics
Think dietetics is just about your diet? Think again.
Three students from the tight-knit Master of Dietetics course share how Swinburne is getting them ready for the future of dietetics. Hint: it involves a non-diet approach, industry immersion, and rubbing shoulders with The Mindful Dietitian, and dietitians from Richmond and Hawthorn football clubs.
First graduates of the Master of Dietetics thrive in the workforce
Isabella, Stefania and Chloe are among the first cohort of students to graduate from Swinburne’s Master of Dietetics. All have landed positions in the dietetics industry, aided by the workplace experiences they had during their degree.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Dietetics students must complete 200 credit points comprising:
- Twelve (12) core units of study (150cp).
- Four (4) professional placement units of study (50cp)
It is a mandated requirement of the Dietitians Australia as part of the “Accreditation Standards for Dietetics Education Programs” that all students undertake a minimum of 100 days of professional placements.
Students are advised that eligibility for professional accreditation as APD requires the successful completion of all placements. Units are taken in a sequence so that students build knowledge, skills and attributes in preparation for each of the professional placements. As a result, students must enrol full-time.
Units of study
DET60003 Specialised Nutrition: Sport and Paediatrics
DET60004 Community and Public Health Nutrition
DET80001 Medical Nutrition Therapy B *
DET80002 Research and Evidence-Based Practice C
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- Perform professional practice that is reflective, safe, ethical, legal and culturally responsive consistent with the expectations of the nutrition and dietetic profession and the broader community.
- Lead, advocate for and build capacity in individuals and communities to enhance nutritional status, health and wellbeing, in diverse practice settings.
- Apply the nutrition care process for individuals, groups and populations utilising systems thinking and co-design principles, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention planning and monitoring/evaluation processes.
- Influence food systems to improve the nutritional status and wellbeing of clients and communities.
- Apply research and evaluation competencies in evidence-based nutrition and dietetic practice, that includes the translation of research evidence to practice improvement, innovation and quality assurance across varied practice contexts.
- Utilise high level communication, collaboration and educational skills that are culturally competent.
Professional recognition
This program is fully accredited by the Dietitians Australia until 2027. A graduate of this program is eligible to become a full member of Dietitians Australia and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program. The University is required to maintain a current accreditation status as outlined in the Dietitians Australia's accreditation process.
APDs are required to undertake prescribed levels of continuing professional development each year and comply with the Dietitians Australia Code of Professional Conduct and Statement of Ethical Practice. Eligibility for APD status, or current APD status is a prerequisite of many dietetic positions in Australia. APD status is required for a Medicare or Department of Veterans’ Affairs provider number and for provider status with many private health insurers.
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Entry requirements
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
- degree was completed in the last 10 years or
- undertaken relevant Postgraduate studies or
- relevant work experience*
- Chemistry/Biochemistry, 4 units - including Chemistry (equivalent to 25% of a year study load) followed by Biochemistry (equivalent to 25% of a year study load);
- Human Biology and Human Physiology, 4 units - including Human Biology (equivalent to 25% of a year study load) followed by Human Physiology (equivalent to 25% of a year study load); and
- Food and Nutrition Science, 2 units (equivalent to 25% of a year study load).
English language requirements
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)