About the course

Undertake advanced studies in nutrition and dietetics, the pathophysiology of nutrition-related illnesses, health promotion, communication skills, and clinical, food service and community and public health nutrition skills. This program aims to prepare students for professional practice as nutritionists or dietitians. Graduates will be able to work across a variety of settings to integrate and apply advanced theoretical knowledge, skills and attributes to promoting health, and preventing and treating diet-related illnesses.

　　Graduates are able to use scientific principles and critical thinking skills to consider the wider environment affecting food supply and eating behaviours and to evaluate new developments in this rapidly evolving area.

　　The course is offered by Flinders University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences and is founded on practices designed to encourage lifelong learning in the practice of nutrition and dietetics. A wide variety of teaching and learning strategies are employed, including lectures, tutorials, field placements, site visits, food practicals and student seminars and presentations. A variety of assessment methods is used, including peer and self-assessment and competency-based assessment of field placements. Particular emphasis is given to the provision of practice-focused learning strategies (eg. case studies, role-plays, simulated counselling and group sessions). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$83,000

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (July), 2022	Bedford Park
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Bedford Park
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Bedford Park

　　

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Entry requirements for Flinders University

IELTS- 7.0 Overall And 6.5 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, TOEFL- 600 (Paper) Overall 4.5 TWE, 94 (internet) Overall, 22 Speaking,22 Writing, Pearson- 65 ,Cambridge English Advanced CAE- C

　　the equivalent of at least 13.5 Flinders units across the course of their undergraduate program in human nutrition, and food science topics in the areas of basic nutrition principles, life-cycle nutrition and food science

　　the equivalent of nine Flinders units in chemistry studied at first-year level

　　the equivalent of nine Flinders units in human biology studied at first-year level

　　the equivalent of at least nine Flinders units in human biochemistry topics studied at second-year level or above

　　the equivalent of at least nine Flinders units in human physiology topics studied at second year level or above

　　a minimum of a credit average.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Flinders University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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