Nutrition

This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in human nutrition and health for high achieving students who have completed the Bachelor of Nutrition Science, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, or a comparable degree.

You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling.

The course offers a pathway to higher level research in human nutrition and health.

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. You will develop advanced theoretical knowledge and research methodologies appropriate to your area of focus and plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.

Qualifications

Successful completion of the Monash Bachelor of Nutrition Science, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, other biomedical science degree with substantial nutrition content at Monash University, or a qualification in nutrition from another institution comparable in content and academic standards, with a distinction average (at least 70 percent) in the final two years of study as well as distinction average in 24 points at level 3 or above in the discipline.

Alternative qualifications and prerequisites

For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes.Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1.

critically review the scientific literature in their discipline

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understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project

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develop a proposal for a research project and apply for ethics committee approval

4.

execute and analyse a research project, or a set of studies

5.

be proficient in computer based data manipulation, analysis, presentation and word processing

6.

write up scientific work in a report suitable to submit for publication

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demonstrate communication skills in both oral and written presentation to a specialist scientific audience

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refine or acquire a range of technical skills appropriate to your project

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gain insight into the research process in an area relating to the health sciences.