Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

The primary aim of the Master of Nutrition & Dietetics is to prepare graduates to be professional dietitian-nutritionists, eligible for membership of the Dietitians' Association of Australia and the credential of Accredited Practising Dietitian.

The course is designed to meet the core fields of competency as defined by the profession, across a range of practice areas including clinical dietetics, community and public health nutrition and food service systems management.This program comprises coursework, a research project and professional placements, which develop the knowledge and skills required when working in community settings, public health, hospitals and other care facilities.The Master of Nutrition & Dietetics has been approved as an eligible Masters program for Student Income Support.

For information regarding eligibility, contact Centrelink on 132 490.

To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points in accordance with the course structure and recommended subject progression table below.

This course includes a compulsory clinical placement component. All students will need to comply with the relevant occupational screening policy and vaccination requirements before placement. NSW Health can provide details of necessary vaccinations. In order to enrol in professional practice subjects, all UOW Master of Nutrition and Dietetics students must provide a completed National Criminal Record Check and a Prohibited Employment Declaration Form.

YEAR 1

Autumn

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YEAR 2

* Graduates of the BNutSc degree from the University of Wollongong may apply for recognition of prior learning and receive credit for these subjects.

Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components

This course contains a total of 800 hours of compulsory work-based placements, complete over 20 weeks. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with nutrition and dietetics including knowledge about recent developments, controversies and an appreciation of the scientific framework on which the knowledge base is predicated. 2 Integrate knowledge of research principles and methods associated with nutrition and dietetics practice. 3 Effectively communicate information advice and professional opinion to individuals, groups and communities. 4 Design collect, organise and assess data relating to the health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and populations. 5 Employ evidence-based practice, use critical thinking, apply collaborative and reflective practice and justify actions in the: a. Management of client-centred nutrition care for individuals; b. Planning implementation and evaluation of nutrition programs with groups, communities or populations as part of a team; and c. Management of components of a food service system to provide safe and nutritious food to groups and individuals. 6 Demonstrate initiative and judgement using a professional, ethical and entrepreneurial approach advocating for excellence in nutrition and dietetics. 7 Integrate management principles in the provision of nutrition services and products. 8 Consolidate and synthesise knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial research-based initiative in nutrition and dietetics practice.