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

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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

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

140 alternative credits

140-160

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 24 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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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.

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

Funding

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