Overview

Dietetics involves the study of those medical aspects of disease which have a dietary component in prevention or treatment. It is concerned with the science and art of providing medical nutrition therapy and public health nutrition programs for individuals and groups differing widely in economic, social, psychological and physiological conditions.

In this course you will study a range of specialised topics in medical nutrition therapy, counselling and food service, and undertake placement units in a range of settings such as hospital, community, aged care and food service. You will also complete an independent research project in an area relevant to nutrition and dietetics.

This course has an earlier application deadline. Please visit the application deadlines page for further information.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

What jobs can the Dietetics course lead to?

You may find employment as a member of a health team in hospitals, community or public health, food service, the food industry, sporting groups, research teams and private practice. Dietitians also work in food service and the food industry, research teams and private practice.

What you'll learn

apply knowledge in key areas of nutrition; integrate research principles into practice and extend knowledge of food and nutrition issues
critically review literature and reflect on issues to generate innovative solutions for issues arising in human nutrition.
appraise a range of data for assessing health status of individuals, groups and populations to inform future outcomes
collaborate with clients, carers and health care teams; document appropriately to the discipline
critique and apply appropriate technologies used in food and nutrition programs
articulate reflective practice in the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to own dietetic practice and career development
apply global perspective to nutrition causes and treatment of chronic diseases
demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in local and international contexts; recognise the importance of communicating in a culturally respectful way
establish and maintain ethical and professional practices in the workplace; develop collaborative relationships and networks to advocate for individuals, groups and the profession; demonstrate professional leadership and practices to promote nutrition.

Professional recognition and accreditation

This course is fully accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

An equivalent undergraduate degree needs to meet the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) requirements for entry to a graduate entry master. These requirements specify that 50 per cent of each of the first and second years of undergraduate study must comprise bioscience, chemistry, physiology and biochemistry, as outlined in the Manual for Accreditation of Dietetic Education Programs.

The course entry is competitive and a high course weighted average (CWA) is required.

You will also need to have completed the equivalent of 100 credit points of undergraduate nutrition at second- and third-year level. You are not eligible to enter this program if you have a dietetic qualification that can be considered by the DAA for recognition of overseas skills.

If you are eligible, you will be required to submit supplementary information, including a personal statement regarding attributes that are essential for dietetic practitioners, particularly communication skills. All applications are reviewed by a selection panel and shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of the application assessment.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

7.0

Speaking

7.0

Reading

7.0

Listening

7.0

Overall band score

7.0

Application Requirements

Please refer to our application requirements before applying for a Master of Dietetics (MG-DIETS) at Curtin.

Things to know before applying

The course entry is competitive and a high course weighted average is required.
An equivalent undergraduate degree needs to meet the Dietitians’ Association of Australia requirements for entry to a Graduate Entry Master.
– These specify that 50% of each of the first and second years of undergraduate study must be composed of bioscience, chemistry, physiology and biochemistry as outlined in the Manual for Accreditation of Dietetic Education Programs.
– Students also need to have completed the equivalent of 100 credit points of undergraduate nutrition at second and third-year level.
Prospective applicants who have a dietetic qualification that can be considered by the Dietitians’ Association of Australia for recognition of overseas skills are not eligible for entry into this program.
Supplementary information is required to be submitted by all eligible applicants. The primary purpose of this is to assess a range of graduate attributes that are considered essential for dietetic practitioners, particularly communication skills. All applications are reviewed by a selection panel and shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of the application assessment.

Documents to submit with your application

Please submit the following documents with your application:

academic transcript and award certificate
resume
provide a one-page statement outlining what skills and personal attributes you will bring to the dietetics course, as well as areas you feel you will need to develop in the dietetics course. Personal statement template – [.pdf 32kB]
Provide two academic referees using the referee template – [.pdf 209kB]. Graduates of the BSc (Nutrition) from Curtin University are exempt from this requirement. Note: Referee reports are to be returned directly from the referee to PublichealthDietetics@curtin.edu.au.

Other requirements and notes for this course

You can complete your first year part-time over 2 years, but second year is only offered full-time.

Please note that Commonwealth Supported Places are available.

In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.

Fees and scholarships

Fee information is not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.

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Frequently asked questions

Acceptance Due Date for International Students

There are 3 different categories of acceptance due dates:

For countries listed here (Country List), acceptance due date is 7 weeks before course start date, as stated on your Offer Letter. If you have a GTE Finance or GTE Interview condition on your offer, you must submit the GTE documentation 2 weeks before the acceptance closing date.
For all other countries which are not listed in the list, the acceptance due date is 3 weeks before the course start date.
If you are currently in Australia on a valid visa, the acceptance closing date is 1 week before the course start date.

Curtin has a duty of care to ensure all international students have sufficient time to have their student visa issued and to arrive in Perth in time for the Orientation Week and the start of classes. The timeframes stipulated above allows Curtin to process your completed documents and for the Department of Home Affairs to issue your student visa in time. For more information on visa processing times, please refer to the Visa Processing Times on the Department of Home Affairs website.

For international application deadlines, please refer to: Key dates and university application deadlines | Curtin University

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Curtin course code: MG-DIETS
CRICOS code: 079872K
Last updated on: 20 December 2024

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Application Requirements

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