Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Overview
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is designed to meet workforce needs, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes required to succeed as a dietitian in regional, rural, or remote Australia.
Using the latest evidence, you will be prepared to deliver generalist, relationship-focused dietetic care across the lifespan to individuals, groups, and communities. You will develop the skills to navigate complex health and social systems to provide safe and ethical services across the broad landscape of dietetic practice.
During your studies, you will be supported to develop culturally responsive practice, team communication, clinical reasoning, critical thinking, counselling and behaviour change techniques, as well as digital literacy, leadership, advocacy, and management skills.
Admission Pathways
Within the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, two admission pathways exist:
- General Admission Pathway
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Pathway
Learn more about each admission pathway in the Requirements section below.
Study Experience
Discover more about your postgraduate nutrition and dietetics degree and how you'll benefit from practical experiences delivered in real-world learning facilities. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.
- Professioanl Placements
- Flexible Online Study
- Research Pathways
- Residential Schools
- Study Full-time or Part-time
Career Opportunities
As this is a new course, CQUniversity is seeking accreditation from Dietitians Australia (DA), and delivery of this course will be subject to accreditation outcomes from DA.
It is intended that graduates from this course will be eligible for registration as Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australia.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
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Your Course
You must complete 12 units (96 credits):
- 1The core structure (12 units)
Unit Details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Core Units
You will study the 12 units, including the first eleven listed below. You will then choose one of the following units:
- Nutrition and Dietetics Capstone (NUTR29009)
- Medical Science Research Project (MEDS21006) - Changes are expected to this unit from Term 1, 2027, including an updated name: Nutrition and Dietetics Research Project 2.
Additional Information
NUTR28002 (3 days)
NUTR29012 (2 weeks)
Community Nutrition and Professionalism - NUTR28002
This unit provides students with the opportunity to participate in a 5 day observational placement in an inter-professional health setting. This placement can be completed as part of a First Nations cadetship.
Dietetics Practice and Communication - NUTR29012
This unit provides students with the opportunity to attend 8 x 1/2 days at the CQUniversity Clinic to observe and participate in dietetic consultations.
Placement: Community and Public Health Nutrition - NUTR29011
This unit provides 30 days of placement in a Public Health setting.
Placement: ICM Networking and Practice Modules - NUTR29004
This unit provides 30 days of placement in a regional healthcare setting where students are managing more complex cases.
Placement: Nutrition Research in Practice - NUTR29006
This research placements enables students to contribute to a research or quality improvement project in a work setting across the broad landscape of dietetics. This unit provides 20 days of placement.
Placement: Regional/Rural/Remote - NUTR29013
This placement is aligned with the focus of our dietetics course and integrates regional/rural/remote setting placements, providing 50 days of placement.
Nutrition and Dietetics Capstone - NUTR29009
This capstone placement unit supports students to transition to the workforce providing opportunities for networking and to showcase their potential to future employers. This unit provides 20 days of placement.
Duration and timing of Placement Units
Throughout your course, you'll complete six placements. Professional placements are a requirement of the accrediting body. For students studying full-time, your placements will occur:
| Timing | Placement Unit and Duration |
| Year 1, Term 2 | Community Nutrition and Dietetics Practice (NUTR28002)
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| Year 2, Term 3 | Dietetics Practice and Communication (NUTR29012)
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| Year 2, Term 2* | Placement: Community and Public Health Nutrition (NUTR29011)
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| Year 2, Term 2 | Placement: Regional/Rural/Remote (NUTR29013)
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| Year 3, Term 1 | Placement: ICM Networking and Practice Modules (NUTR29004)
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| Year 3, Term 1* | Placement: Nutrition Research in Practice (NUTR29006)
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| Year 3, Term 1 | Nutrition and Dietetics Capstone (NUTR29009)
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*These units can be completed earlier in the course structure. Please consult with Course Management to ensure you complete all units in the appropriate sequence.
Placement locations
Your professional placements will take place in regional, rural, and remote settings, including hospitals, community organisations, and private practice. Where possible, these can be completed close to their home location.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies.
Requirements
To be eligible
This course incorporates two pathways:
General Admission Pathway
Applicants who enter the course via the General Admission Pathway will be required to complete and submit the Self-Assessment Form.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Pathway
Applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander may choose to enter the course via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admissions Pathway. If you enter via this pathway, you will not be required to complete and submit the Self-Assessment Form, however you will be required to attend a Semi-Structured Interview.
Entry Requirements
Self-Assessment Form Requirement
To be considered for entry, you must download and complete the CL88 - Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Self-Assessment Form.
To be eligible for this course, you must hold a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent three-year Bachelor degree in Nutrition, Biomedical Sciences or Health Sciences, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.5, completed within the last 10 years. Your degree must demonstrate successful completion of:
- At least eight (8) units (equivalent of 1 year of fulltime study) of Bioscience (including chemistry, biochemistry, human physiology, and pathophysiology). Units in psychology, social science, and First Nations knowledges may also be considered; and
- At least four (4) units (equivalent of 0.5 years of fulltime study) of food and nutrition science units.
If you meet the entry requirements, upload a copy of your completed form with your application for consideration.
Applicants applying via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admissions Pathway are not required to complete this form.
During Your Study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
This is a new course with the first intake expected in 2027.
Fee estimates for the first year of study are expected to be available in September 2026.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
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