Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition

Deakin University

About

Learn about nutrition across many interesting contexts from metabolic studies and food science to social and behavioural nutrition.

Structure

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition students must attain 4 credit points comprising 3 1-credit-point core units (these are compulsory) and 1 credit point elective unit.

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Entry information

Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library

Entry will be based on performance in:

  • Bachelor Degree or higher

OR

  • two years relevant work experience or

OR

  • evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent

Learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

outcome type outcome description
Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities Apply key principles, concepts and evidence-based knowledge of nutrition and health to nutrition related health problems.
Communication Select and use appropriate modes of communication to obtain and share evidence based nutrition knowledge.
Digital Literacy Select and use appropriate technologies to analyse and interpret nutrition information, and to share knowledge, skills and ideas.
Critical thinking Analyse and synthesise information and problems in nutrition, to inform high level independent judgements.
Problem Solving Apply best practice and evidence to identify problems and generate practical solutions to a range of nutrition issues.
Self-management Employ personal accountability and demonstrate effective work practices, responsible judgement, adaptability to new situations and responsibility as a nutritionist.
Teamwork Establish, contribute and maintain a key role in relationships with a range of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes to advance nutrition sciences.
Global Citizenship Engage in professional and ethical practice that demonstrates a high level of personal autonomy, within diverse contexts in nutrition sciences.

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