Overview

Key Features

This 1.5 year full-time Master of Dietetics Studies offered at the University of Queensland will prepare you for eligibility as an Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australia (DA).

You'll gain extensive knowledge of the art and science of nutrition and dietetics and its role in the treatment of conditions including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, malnutrition, gut disorders and allergies and intolerances. You'll also develop the practical skills required to help people understand food and health relationships – enabling them to make better food choices to support healthier living.

If research is your passion, you can pursue this in your final semester and complete an innovative project alongside leading Australian dietetic researchers with national and international impact. You'll also have the potential to contribute to published scientific literature.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Dietitian

Clinical dietitian

Community dietitian

Food industry dietitian

Food service dietitian

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Interviewing & Counselling for Dietetics Practice

Applied Food Sciences for Dietetics

Professional Practice

Medical Nutrition Therapy and Professional Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 23 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 065374K

An approved degree with completed tertiary studies in biochemistry, physiology and nutrition that meet the accreditation requirements of the national standards for dietetics.

Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity.

The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0. The GPA cut-off for those offered a place in 2020 was 4.6.

English language requirements

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

53760 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53760 AUD per year during 18 months.
National

35440 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35440 AUD per year during 18 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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