Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

What you will study

To earn the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, students must complete 240 credit points. Unless otherwise indicated, each unit is worth 15 credit points (CP).

Core units

Complete the following core units:

• Foundations of Nutrition and Metabolism
• Dietetic Assessment
• Public Health Nutrition
• Nutritional Biochemistry and Pathophysiology
• Applied Food Science and Systems
• Nutrition Research Skills
• Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
• Dietetics Professional Skills
• Nutrition Research Project
• Food Systems and Dietetic Management
• Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
• Advanced Communication in Dietetic Practice
• Community Placement and Evaluation
• Food Service Placement and Evaluation
• Individual Case Management Placement and Evaluation (30 CP)

Entry requirements

Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in a cognate discipline.
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

English language requirements

Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an approved country.
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you've applied for a course and have previous study or professional experience, you may be eligible for Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning, or CRPL.

CRPL recognises any prior formal learning, e.g. diplomas or degrees and compares units studied in that learning with proposed ECU units. It also assesses your prior work experience and professional development or other training undertaken while employed.

Contact the university or visit their website for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Adopt an evidence- and strengths-based approach to dietetic practice, integrating a body of multidisciplinary knowledge.
• Generate creative solutions to complex problems in dietetics using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Use person-centred, inclusive communication to build respectful relationships with others in all aspects of dietetic practice.
• Collaborate with diverse clients and stakeholders to co-create equitable dietetic care.
• Apply safe and effective dietary practices that are continually improved through self-reflection.

Fees and CSP

First-year indicative fee in 2026 $9,550 (Commonwealth Supported Place).

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of units studied.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

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

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per course you're enrolled in.
• Depending on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

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