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Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Build critical thinking and research skills. Manage, prevent and optimise the health of individuals, communities and populations using diet.

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  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
2 years full-time
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Autumn 2024
Codes
CRICOS: 007054G
UOW: 1631

Overview

Dietitians are specialist nutritionists who apply the science of food and nutrition to promote health, prevent and treat disease to optimise the health of individuals, groups, communities, and populations. They are accredited to work in roles such as community and public health nutrition, clinical dietetics, food service systems management, and research. This enables dietitians to work in settings such as community centres, hospitals, private practice, research, food industry, nursing homes, sports teams and food service.

Throughout the degree, you will study medical nutrition therapy, which involves translating the science of nutrition into personalised dietary advice to manage specific medical conditions. In addition, you will learn how to develop community nutrition program plans to help improve the nutrition of communities.

Other subjects include nutrition and food innovation and food service management. In the final year of the degree, you will complete 800 hours of professional placement in general and specialist hospitals in local, regional and rural areas, as well as in a variety of community and industry settings. You will also complete 20 weeks of research.

This course is designed to meet the Dietitians Australia National Competency Standards for Dietitians, including the key areas of professional practice, improving nutrition outcomes for individuals, groups and communities, critical thinking and evidence-based practice and collaboration with stakeholders.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

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Careers

  • Associate Nutritionist
  • Public Health or Community Nutritionist
  • Nutrition and Health Coach
  • Wellness Advisor
  • Nutrition and Health Communications and Media
  • Health Policy Development Officer
  • Health Promotions Officer
  • Food Policy and Regulations Officer
  • Food Trends Analyst
  • Product Developer
  • Recipe Developer
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Accreditation & professional recognition

The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics has full accreditation with Dietitians Australia, making all graduates eligible for the credential of Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

A bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration from a recognised tertiary institution, including content in human biosciences, food, and nutrition, taught within an evidence-based paradigm.

Human Biosciences and Food and Nutrition Science must include:

  1. Chemistry (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Biochemistry (0.25 EFTSL – typically two subjects at second-year level or higher, including metabolic biochemistry and laboratory practicals);
  2. Human Biology (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Human Physiology (0.25 EFTSL – typically two subjects at second-year level or higher, including systems physiology with laboratory practicals);
  3. Nutrition Science scaffolded across years of study (0.5 EFTSL – typically four subjects at different year levels across the degree); and
  4. Statistics, preferably biostatistics.

Candidates must meet the prerequisites for study. These prerequisites are detailed in the Supplementary Information Form.

Candidates must provide two referees' reports and submit their completed Supplementary Information Form with their application. Referee reports do not need to be requested as they go directly to the Faculty.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    94

    24

    27

    24

    23

     

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing (ARW) and 75 in Academic Listening and Speaking (ALS))

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    Students who have completed the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) at the University of Wollongong can apply for specified academic credit of up to a maximum of 24 credit points.

    Students who hold other qualifications may also be eligible for specified credit. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Course Coordinator and recommended for approval by the Head of School.

     

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

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International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$19152 (2025)$76608 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$17568 (2024)$70272 (2024)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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