Studying a Master of Dietetics at Swinburne will empower you to make a positive impact on the health of Australians.

You will develop skills in both traditional and emerging areas of dietetic practice, learning to work with a range of evolving food and health management strategies.

Units cover a range of innovative topics including entrepreneurship, leadership and business, sports nutrition, and paediatric nutrition.

The course includes face-to-face lectures and tutorials, seminars, theoretical and practical coursework, kitchen workshops, online learning, and professional placement.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Graduates will be ready to take on roles in a range of areas, including clinical practice, community and public health, corporate and digital health, nutrigenomics, aged care, nutrition, food service management, sport and fitness, food sustainability and research.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This program is currently provisionally accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). A graduate of this program is eligible to become a full member of DAA and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program.

A graduate of a program accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is eligible to become a DAA member with dietetics qualifications, and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program. APDs are required to undertake prescribed levels of professional development each year and comply with the DAA Code of Professional Conduct and Statement of Ethical Practice. Eligibility for APD status, or current APD status is a prerequisite of many dietetic positions in Australia. APD status is required for a Medicare or Department of Veterans’ Affairs provider number and for provider status with many private health insurers.