Overview

A history of teaching and research excellence, world-class facilities, pioneering academics and a long list of industry partners make Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition from Deakin University one of the leading human nutrition courses in Australia. The course attracts high-achieving students from a broad range of sectors. It caters for those looking to turn their lifelong passion for nutrition into sustained career growth, as well as professionals from other areas of health who want to enhance the quality of their care with expertise in human nutrition.

Career

As the prevalence of global health issues like obesity, malnutrition and mental illness grow, so too has the public’s interest in the relationship between nutrition and health. As a result, there are increasing demands for health professionals who can provide reliable, evidence-based nutrition advice. So much so that jobs in nutrition are expected to grow 17.6% by 2023*.

As a graduate of this course, you will have the practical skills, knowledge and real-world experience to take advantage of this demand. You can confidently enter the role of a nutritionist, nutrition promotion officer or nutrition consultant, and explore roles across a variety of sectors including:

the food industry
state and federal health departments
NGOs with a focus on nutrition
news and media

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Nutrition

Biochemistry and Physiology for Human Nutrition

Lifespan Nutrition

Essentials of Food Science

Diet and Disease

Public Health Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-26 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

8 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 6 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum entry requirement to this course is:

completion of a three year bachelor degree or Graduate Certificate in any discipline from an approved university or other educational institution or equivalent qualifications

at least three years relevant professional experience.

CRICOS Provider Code 00113B

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30600 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

30600 AUD / year

≈ 30600 AUD / year

Funding

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