Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Duration: 5 Year(s)
The University of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
Course TypeBachelor
Course Specialty
Dietetics and Nutrition
Overview
- The Bachelor of Science / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney provides an integrated pathway to become a professional dietitian. During the Bachelor of Science portion, students take core units in human biology, biochemistry, food science, nutrition science, and complete a major in Nutrition & Dietetics.
- After successful completion of the Bachelor component (including required units and achieving the WAM threshold), students progress into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics—a professional master’s taught full-time—which covers advanced dietetic training in areas such as medical nutrition therapy, food service management, public health nutrition, nutrition research, and substantial placements in clinical, community or food‐service settings.
- The programme is accredited by Dietitians Australia, making graduates eligible to become full members and join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program.
- The combined pathway ensures students are well‐prepared for clinical and non-clinical roles in dietetics, nutrition research, community health, hospitals, industry or food service. The coursework is research-driven, emphasising evidence-based practice and interprofessional learning.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Secondary school qualification or equivalent.
- Assumed knowledge in Mathematics Advanced, Chemistry, Biology (for bachelor's entry).
- Applicants must meet English language requirements if the previous qualification was not taught in English.
- To progress from the Bachelor to the Master component: completion of the Bachelor of Science requirements, including the Nutrition & Dietetics major, and achievement of a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.
- Inherent professional‐placement requirements for the Master's (e.g., CPR certificate, immunisations, working with children check) are required.
Minimum Education
Senior Secondary Certificate
Admission Process:
- Complete secondary school qualification (or equivalent) and meet assumed subject prerequisites (Mathematics Advanced, Chemistry, Biology).
- Demonstrate English language proficiency if required.
- Submit an online application via the University of Sydney admissions process (for domestic and international applicants).
- Entry to the Bachelor component will be competitive (high selection rank/ATAR). For example, the selection rank may be around 97.50 or higher.
- Enrol in the Bachelor of Science / Nutrition & Dietetics major, complete the required units (144 credit points for Bachelor, etc) as per the handbook.
- Upon completion of the Bachelor component with a required WAM ≥ 65 and required prerequisites, progression to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is possible.
- Complete the Master component (full‐time), including advanced units, placements, research, and fulfil accreditation requirements.
- Upon successful completion of both degrees, graduate with the Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, and professional accreditation eligibility.
