Learn how to promote healthy food choices and apply current research and innovative approaches to treat a range of health conditions by completing a Master of Dietetics at Victoria University.
Dietitians are experts in how food and nutrition affect the body in health and illness. They play a crucial role in preventing and managing disease by providing tailored, evidence-based nutrition advice in acute healthcare, community and corporate settings.
During your Master of Dietetics, you will learn to assess clients, diagnose nutritional problems, and apply and monitor interventions. With these skills, you will be equipped to support the management of a variety of diseases, and improve the quality of life for individuals of all ages.
With 100 days of professional practice placement in hospital and community settings, you will graduate well-prepared to begin your career. You'll have the clinical, research and business skills to successfully navigate the rapidly changing nutrition and health needs of the population.
Note that deferring your commencement is not possible because of the competitive nature of this course and the limited number of places available. If you're unable to start in the intake that you've been offered, you'll need to reapply for the next available intake.
When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).
Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.
You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.
After you are accepted into your course, you will need to enrol in your course units.
During enrolment, use your course delivery plan to understand the structure and requirements of your course.
While studying this course, you may be eligible for student payments offered by the Australian government. Find out about payments and loans you could qualify for while studying at university.
A graduate of an accredited program is eligible to become a member of DA with dietetics qualifications, and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program.
Dietitians practise in a range of areas, including:
This program is currently accredited (with conditions) by Dietitians Australia. A graduate of this program within the current accreditation period is eligible to join the APD Program.
