The Master of Dietetic Practice is a 2-year full-time program. Dietetic Practice is the application of the science of food and nutrition across a range of domains to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and populations. The course combines theory and practice placement across dietetic practice areas including food and nutrition counselling with individuals, food and nutrition education and capacity building with groups, public health nutrition, food production and provision to individuals, communities and populations, entrepreneurial dietetic practice and management, and research.
Estimated FeeAUD 22,820.00 per Semester
Duration2 Year
English Score
IELTS (7) , PTE (65)
Next Intake
01 Mar 2027
Application Fee
AUD0.00
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To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
Admission Requirement A
Pathway 1 (140cp)
a. ACU’s Bachelor of Nutrition Science which includes completion of the ACU units NUTR404 Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science and NUTR405 Foods for Special Diets, AND one of the following:
a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation.
OR
Admission Requirement B
Pathway 2 (150cp)
b. ACU’s Bachelor of Nutrition Science which includes completion of the ACU unit NUTR404 Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science AND one of the following:
a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation.
OR
Admission Requirement C
Pathway 3 (160cp)
c. A Bachelor degree in Nutrition (or equivalent) which includes the equivalent of one full-time half year of study (4 study units or equivalent) in:
Chemistry followed by Biochemistry; and
Human Biology and Human Physiology; and
Food and Human Nutrition Science, which must include foundation nutrition, nutrition through the lifespan, food science, and the role of diet in the development and management of chronic disease;
AND one of the following:
a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation; or
completion of ACU's Graduate Certificate in Culinary Nutrition Science with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on the ACU 7 point scale.
IELTSOverall 7, listening min. 7, Reading min. 7, Writing min. 7, Speaking min. 7
PTE65
Career Outcomes
Employment for graduates will be across a range of sectors and depend in part on the interests of the graduate.
Examples of the work and settings the course prepares graduates for includes:
Acute health services e.g. hospitals
Community health services
Aged care facilities
Private practice/consulting
Food and nutrition communication/media
Food production and provision
National and international health agencies
State and federal government health departments
Public health nutrition
Food industry
Food science and technology
Food safety and regulation
Food research and product development
Education sector
Locations
Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and
support services to help you succeed.
Melbourne Campus (St Patrick’s)
The Mary Glowrey Building 115 Victoria Parade
Fitzroy - Victoria
Australia
North Sydney Campus (MacKillop)
40 Edward Street
North Sydney - New South Wales
Australia