Bunbury,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics in Joondalup Australia | Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University
|
Joondalup Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
39,600
(c. USD27,929.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
This coursework Masters provides a direct route into the dietetics profession, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on training in clinical dietetics, food service management, community and public health, and research.
The program equips students with skills to analyze nutrition science, evaluate dietary requirements, perform research, and provide nutritional guidance for overall wellness and specific needs, including medical conditions and performance enhancement.
Upon completion, graduates qualify for full membership with Dietitians Australia (DA) and can enroll in the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program - Australia's sole government-recognized credential accepted by numerous private health insurers.
Three undergraduate programs serve as pathways to this Master's degree: the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Bioscience Major), Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Nutrition Science Major), or Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) with suggested electives. Exercise and Sports Science graduates can additionally register with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), creating potential for dual accreditation (ESSA and APD).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
All applicants are required to have a Bachelor degree in human bioscience, science or health with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or higher. The Bachelor degree must include Biochemistry and Human Physiology content, with Chemistry (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Biochemistry (0.25 EFTSL), and Human Biology (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Human Physiology (0.25 EFTSL).
Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline, or
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:
Bachelor degree from an approved country,
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent), or
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline, or
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:
Bachelor degree from an approved country,
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent), or
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
Tuition
AUD
39,600