GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Dietetics Studies
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Master of Dietetics Studies is a two-year full-time program at UQ's St Lucia campus that qualifies graduates to become an Accredited Practising Dietitian. Students gain extensive knowledge of nutrition and dietetics and its role in managing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, malnutrition and gut disorders, and complete around 850 hours of supervised practice in hospitals and community settings. Graduates work as dietitians in hospitals, community and public health, private practice, food industry and research.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Medical Nutrition Therapy and Professional Practice 1
- Interviewing and Counselling for Dietetics Practice
- Management and Leadership for Dietetics Professionals
- Evidence Based Practice in Dietetics. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose
- and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be eligible for entry, you'll need: An approved degree with completed tertiary studies in biochemistry, physiology and nutrition that meet the accreditation requirements of the national standards for dietetics.Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity.The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.Please see 'Additional application information' below for further details on entry requirements.
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