This course trains you to work as a dietitian in the hospital and community health sector, as well as private practice and industry.

You will learn to advise clients on wellbeing, health management issues and sports nutrition.

Community placement allows you to learn the nutritional needs of diverse community groups. You can access resources at Sunshine Hospital's new Teaching and Research Centre at Sunshine Hospital, learning from some of Melbourne's best health care professionals.

You can undertake clinical sports nutrition placement with our partners and collaborators, as part of the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL). This could include working with the Western Bulldogs Football Club, Institutes/Academies of Sport and other elite sport organisations.

• Location:
  St Albans
• Other locations:

  In the first year, this course will only be offered face-to-face.

  Students are required to undertake approximately 32 weeks of full-time professional placement experience in the final year of the Masters course

• Faculty:
  Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
• School:
  School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  SMDN
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here to search for courses available to non-residents

How to apply

Nutrition, food and health

As a Dietitian you can be employed in:

• patient care in the hospital, community and public health system
• management of service and consultation with the food industry
• consultancy and private practice
• research and teaching

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian. An application to enter the accreditation process is currently being prepared.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The Master of Science in Dietetics is a 2 year course at Victoria University that will train:

1. Dietitians to work in the hospital and community health sector and also in private practice and industry.
2. Dietitians with the professional capabilities for advising clients on wellbeing, management of health issues and sports nutrition.
3. Graduates who are skilled at performing and interpreting research in nutrition-related areas.

• Nutritional Assessment and Communication for Dietitians

  Unit code

  HDM5101

  Credits

  12

• Applied Food Science for Dietitians

  Unit code

  HDM5102

  Credits

  12

• Nutrients and Metabolism

  Unit code

  HDM5103

  Credits

  12

• Private Practice Management

  Unit code

  HDM5105

  Credits

  12

• Medical Nutritional Management

  Unit code

  HDM5201

  Credits

  12

• Population Health in Diverse Communities

  Unit code

  HDM5202

  Credits

  12

• Endocrinology

  Unit code

  HDM5204

  Credits

  12

• Research Planning and Statistics

  Unit code

  HDM5205

  Credits

  12

• Clinical Placement in Dietetics 1

  Unit code

  HDM6101

  Credits

  12

• Public Health and Community Nutrition Placement 1

  Unit code

  HDM6102

  Credits

  12

• Food Service Management for Dietitians

  Unit code

  HDM6103

  Credits

  12

• Nutrition Research Project 1

  Unit code

  HDM6104

  Credits

  12

• Clinical Placement in Dietetics 2

  Unit code

  HDM6201

  Credits

  12

• Public Health and Community Nutrition Placement 2

  Unit code

  HDM6202

  Credits

  12

• Private Practice Clinical Skills

  Unit code

  HDM6203

  Credits

  12

• Nutrition Research Project 2

  Unit code

  HDM6204

  Credits

  12

The course is offered over 2 years (4 semesters) on a full time basis. The final year of the course is spread of approximately 42 weeks of the year, which includes 32 weeks of placements in hospital, community/population health, private practice, food service and research as well as additional lecture/tutorial/workshops. To qualify for the award of MSc in Dietetics a total of 192 credit points need to be completed.

• TAFE: Not Applicable
• Year 12: Not Applicable
• International:

  In addition to all other requirements International students who have an IELTS score of 7 across all bands or equivalent, may apply for entry into the course providing they have met the prerequisites for admission.

• Mature: Not Applicable
• Other:

  Applicants must normally:

  • hold an approved degree in some area of the biosciences, or an equivalent qualification; and
  • have successfully undertaken and passed approved university-level studies in biochemistry and human physiology to at least Second Year level.
  • have successfully undertaken and passed two approved university-level studies in the area of human nutrition

  Applicants must submit with their application a statement outlining their interest in the course and the Dietetic profession, and evidence of any relevant employment and educational experience. Admission is competitive, with only a limited number of student places per year. As such applicants will be ranked for admission on the basis of a selection score which is a combination of academic merit (70%) and assessment of their statement of interest and experience (30%).

  Students are required to have police and working with Children checks, and have current immunisation status as specified by Australian Government Health Department for hospital staff.

Special admission requirements

Students are required to have police and working with Children checks, and have current immunisation status as specified by Australian Government Health Department for hospital staff.