Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Duration: 2 Year(s)
The University of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Dietetics and Nutrition
Affiliation
The University of Sydney
Overview
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney is a professional degree designed to prepare graduates for accredited dietetic practice in a variety of settings. The programme builds on foundational science (biochemistry, physiology, nutrition science, food science) and develops applied skills across medical nutrition therapy, public health nutrition, food service management, behaviour change, and research methods. A key feature is the supervised practical experience: students undertake significant case-management, community and food-service placements to apply their learning in real-world settings. Graduates become eligible to join Dietitians Australia as full members and to enter the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program, enabling them to practise as dietitians in Australia. The programme also provides a pathway to research degrees (such as a PhD) for those interested in advanced scholarship.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Hold a recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with appropriate science/health-related content.
- Completed required prerequisite units (chemistry, human biology/physiology, nutrition science, food science) as specified by the programme.
- Applicants transitioning from non-related degrees may need to complete preparation or bridging units.
- Achieve required academic merit (e.g., WAM or GPA) — specific cut-offs may vary.
- For international applicants: satisfy English-language proficiency and qualification equivalence.
- Be capable of meeting “inherent requirements” (e.g., clinical placements, immunisation, working with children checks) as required by the University.
Minimum Education
Bachelor Degree
Admission Process:
- Ensure you meet the minimum education and prerequisite unit requirements.
- Verify that you have completed the required science/health content and prerequisite units (chemistry, human biology, physiology, nutrition science, food science).
- Prepare application materials: academic transcripts, proof of prerequisite units, CV/resume, and English language results (if international).
- Submit an online application to The University of Sydney for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics by the relevant deadline.
- University assesses applications on academic merit, prerequisite completion, suitability for dietetic practice (and possibly interview or other selection criteria).
- If offered a place, accept the offer, complete enrolment formalities and any pre-placement requirements (e.g., CPR certification, immunisation, working with children check).
- Commence your studies: complete required coursework, clinical/placement units and research components over approximately 2 years.
- On successful completion, receive the Master’s degree and apply for membership of Dietitians Australia / APD accreditation.
