Bond University

Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Gain that competitive edge in the job market by completing this extended Level 9 Master’s degree in a compact timeframe of just two years.

Course overview

The Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice is a postgraduate professional program designed to develop graduates to be work‑ready for careers in nutrition and dietetics across practice areas, including clinical dietetics, private practice, food service management, public health nutrition, sports nutrition and nutrition research. This program develops student competencies to exceed the accreditation requirements of the Dietitians Association of Australia, making graduates eligible to apply for accredited practising dietitian (APD) status within the Dietitians Association of Australia. This program is distinctive because of its emphasis on developing evidence‑based practitioners who have had intensive preparation in evidence‑based dietetic practice, nutrition research and international engagement. All students will be required to participate in an international placement as part of their program.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
24 months (Full time)
Campus
Gold Coast
Intake
May, 2027
May, 2028
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

Students must complete the following 240 credit points of subjects.

  • Nutrition and Food Science
  • Nutrition Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Nutrition Communication and Behaviour
  • Nutrition Issues and Priorities
  • Acute Clinical Dietetics
  • Nutrition and Chronic Disease Management
  • Food Service, Business and Systems
  • Public Health Nutrition Practice
  • Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professionals
  • Health Research Design and Planning
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Management and Leadership for Nutrition Professionals
  • International Nutrition Practice
  • Transition to Professional Practice (five credit points)
  • Applied Clinical Dietetics (five credit points)
  • Professional Placement Internship - Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
  • Professional Placement Internship - Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
  • Professional Placement Internship - Food Service Management
  • Professional Placement Internship - Community and Public Health Nutrition
  • Nutrition Research Internship 1 (30 credit points)
  • Nutrition Research Internship 2 (30 credit points)

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in a health-related field with a minimum GPA requirement of 1 (on a four-point scale where 1 = pass). 

Students must also meet subject prerequisites (see additional requirements) and applicants must also be successful at the interview.

Program prerequisites

Prerequisite subjects to the equivalent of:

  • Two (2) biochemistry subjects at the second year level, where first-year chemistry is a prerequisite.
  • Two (2) physiology subjects at the second year level.

Chemistry Bond equivalent

  • BMED11-114 Chemistry for Living Systems

Biochemistry Bond equivalent

  • BMED11-205 Medical Biochemistry 1
  • BMED12-209 Medical Biochemistry 2

Physiology Bond equivalent

  • BMED11-110 Human Organ Systems 1
  • BMED12-114 Human Organ Systems 2

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

The Australian Government’s Job Outlook rates the future growth in demand for dietitians as strong. The number of nutrition professionals is expected grow moderately (7.9%) from 2021 to 2026.

More than 85% of nutritionists and dietitians work in the broad area of health care and social assistance. 

Bond’s Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program has been designed to prepare graduates with the professional qualifications required to apply their skills and experience across a range of areas, including clinical dietetics in hospitals and outpatient facilities, private practice, food service management, corporate health and wellness, sports nutrition, nutrition communications and media, nutrition in childcare, schools and aged care facilities, and community and public health nutrition in Australia and globally.

Graduates may also wish to progress to further post-graduate research leading to potential career options in research organisations and academia.

  • Dietitian
  • Researcher
  • Nutritionist
  • Food industry consultant

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative semester program fee in 2026: $18,160 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative total program fee in 2026: $108,960 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 240 credit points.

Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of subjects studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of subjects.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.