Highlights
Tuition fee
38032 AUD / year
9312 AUD / year
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Tuition fee
38032 AUD / year
9312 AUD / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
2 cities in Australia
Campus location
2 cities in Australia

About

The Dietetic Practice course from Australian Catholic University (ACU) combines theory and practice placement across dietetic practice areas including food and nutrition counselling with individuals, food and nutrition education and capacity building with groups, public health nutrition, food production and provision to individuals, and research.

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Overview

The Dietetic Practice course from Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a 2-year full-time programme. Dietetic Practice is the application of the science of food and nutrition across a range of domains to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and populations. 

Careers

Employment for graduates will be across a range of sectors and depend in part on the interests of the graduate.

Examples of the work and settings the course prepares graduates for includes:

  • Acute health services e.g. hospitals
  • Community health services
  • Aged care facilities
  • Private practice/consulting
  • Food and nutrition communication/media
  • Food production and provision
  • National and international health agencies
  • State and federal government health departments
  • Public health nutrition
  • Food industry
  • Food science and technology
  • Food safety and regulation
  • Food research and product development
  • Education sector

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Dietetic Practice with Individuals
  • Dietetic Practice with Groups
  • Research in Food Nutrition and Dietetics 
  • Entrepreneurial Dietetic Practice
  • Dietetic Practice and Management

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

140 alternative credits

140-160

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Sydney, Australia

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 106766F

Pathway 1 (140cp)

  • a. ACU’s Bachelor of Nutrition Science which includes completion of the ACU units NUTR404 Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science and NUTR405 Foods for Special Diets, AND one of the following:
  • a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
  • evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation.

OR

Pathway 2 (150cp)

  • b. ACU’s Bachelor of Nutrition Science which includes completion of the ACU unit NUTR404 Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science AND one of the following:
  • a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
  • evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation.

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

    38032 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 38032 AUD per year during 24 months.
  • National

    9312 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9312 AUD per year during 24 months.

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month
Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Dietetic Practice.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Autism Inclusion Equity Scholarship Blacktown Campus
Need-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
John F Slowey Memorial Scholarship
Need-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Community Engagement Equity Scholarship Blacktown Campus
Need-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
2500 AUD
Deadline
02 Mar 2026
Francis Carroll Scholarship
Merit-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Andrew’s Corporate Clothing Scholarship
Need-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
ACU International Student Accommodation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
10000 AUD
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
ACU Nutrition Science Honours Scholarship
Merit-based

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Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Sydney, Australia
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions)
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 May 2026
Australia Awards Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 AUD
Deadline
15 May 2026
Federation University - MACC Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2025
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Australian Government Department of Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Destination Australia
Merit-based

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Province of Lower Austria
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Anytime
International Student Accommodation Support Scholarship
Merit-based

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Federation University Australia
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
15 Jul 2025
George Murrell Shoulders Scholarship
Merit-based

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George Murrell Shoulders
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Federation Pathways Scholarship
Merit-based

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Federation University Australia
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Federation Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Federation University Australia
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available

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