Overview

The Master of Dietetics program at Charles Darwin University combines theory and practical placements across dietetic practice including food systems, community and public health nutrition, research and clinical services. Be equipped with skills to navigate complex and growing challenges; aiming to address inequities in food, nutrition and health and culturally-safe practice.

During the Master of Dietetics course you will complete 112 days of professional placements, including short intensives at our Casuarina campus and a full-time placement in the final semester. CDU arranges all placements and has partnerships with health and community organisations across regional, rural and remote locations in the Northern Territory. You are responsible for the cost of attendance including travel and accommodation. CDU cannot guarantee placements near your residential location. You are encouraged to investigate scholarship opportunities.

Why study a postgraduate degree at CDU?

Study a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University, the #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024).

Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
Our graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Systems Management
Nutrition and Dietetic Counselling
Nutrition Across the Lifecycle
Food, Society and the Environment
Public Health Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics View 145 other Masters in Public Health in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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94

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 108289C

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in a health-related field (inclusive of biomedical science, science, health sciences, nutrition, food science and exercise science);
Applicants must have attained a GPA of at least 5.00 in their bachelor degree;

A brief written statement
The completion of specified units undertaken in prior qualifications. This must be evidenced in your transcripts along with unit outlines from the year study was undertaken.

Tuition Fee

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International

31584 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31584 AUD per year during 24 months.

If you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), your tuition fees will be subsidised by the Government (you won't have to pay this back).

Living costs for Darwin

1493 - 2530 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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Dietetics.

Available Scholarships

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

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