University of Queensland
Master of Dietetics Studies
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain a deeper understanding of nutrition to become an Accredited Practising Dietitian and positively impact health and wellbeing.
Course overview
During this two-year full-time program, you'll gain extensive knowledge of the art and science of nutrition and dietetics and its role in the treatment of conditions including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, malnutrition, gut disorders and allergies and intolerances. You'll also develop the practical skills required to help people understand the relationships between food and health – enabling them to make better food choices to support healthier living. You'll undertake approximately 850 hours of supervised practice in hospitals, community centres, aged care facilities, the food industry and other organisations. This provides you with the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge to practice and develop your clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in real-life settings.
On campus, you'll gain practical, hands-on experience in our modern dietetics demonstration space and in our student-led clinic. Here, you'll practice applying your medical nutrition theory with real clients and help design and deliver various nutrition education opportunities, including community cooking demonstrations. In your final year, if research is your passion, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue an innovative project alongside leading Australian dietetic researchers with national and international impact. You'll also have the potential to contribute to published scientific literature. This program will prepare you for eligibility as an Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australia (DA).
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Master of Dietetics Studies, students must complete 32 units, comprising:
- 30 units for MDietSt Core Courses
- Two units for MDietSt Program Elective
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth two units.
MDietSt Core Courses
Complete all of the following:
- Interviewing and Counselling for Dietetics Practice
- Community and Public Health Nutrition Principles for Dietetics
- Food Chemistry
- Medical Nutrition Therapy Principles 1
- Food from science to systems
- Medical Nutrition Therapy Principles 2
- Foodservice Management Principles for Dietetics
- Foodservice Management Practice
- Medical Nutrition Therapy Practice 1
- Community and Public Health Nutrition Practice
- Evidence-based practice in Dietetics
- Research Project B or;
- Advance Professional Practice
- Medical Nutrition Therapy Practice 2
- Management, entrepreneurial skills and leadership for dietetics professionals (four units)
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need an approved degree with completed tertiary studies in biochemistry, physiology and nutrition that meet the accreditation requirements of the national standards for dietetics.Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity.
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Dietitian
- Clinical Dietitian
- Community Dietitian
- Food Industry Dietitian
- Food Service Dietitian
- Private Practice Dietitian
- Public Health Dietitian
- Researcher
- Sports Dietitian
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $9,540 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 16 units (normally eight courses) per semester or year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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.
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 the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent 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.