Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia
This master by coursework advances specialist knowledge in general studies through intensive graduate units, applied projects, and industry-informed learning for leadership roles.
Academic Entry Requirement WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 70% Applicants can provide a resume work or volunteer experience relevant to dietetics Subsequent postgraduate study and/or work experience in a relevant area may also be considered if students do not meet the WAM and/or course pre-requisite requirements. OR Successful completion of a cognate undergraduate Bachelor (AQF7) degree program in nutrition, or a science or health-related discipline including a nutrition minor or equivalent subjects. The completed undergraduate Bachelor (AQF7) degree must meet the following conditions: Completed within the last eight years. Subjects completed include two units each of: human biology, human physiology, chemistry, and biochemistry, as well as units covering nutrition science, nutrition and disease, food science and food skills, general research and epidemiology. Each subject must be equivalent to at least 0.125 Effective Full-time Study Unit (EFTSU). The required general research and epidemiology, human physiology and biochemistry must be completed at a second-year tertiary level or higher (AQF level 6 or higher) Specialisation - compulsory: Physiology studies must have included systemic physiology and/or pathophysiology, including homeostatic mechanisms and at least six of the following eight systems: body defences (immune system), gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and nervous systems. Specialisation - compulsory: Nutrition science must have included macronutrients and micronutrients (food sources, metabolism, storage and function), principles of energy balance and nutrient analysis of foods. Successful completion of: La Trobe Bachelor of Food and Nutrition (on campus)/ OR La Trobe Bachelor of Food and Nutrition (online), including completion of HBS301 as an elective OR La Trobe Bachelor of Nutrition Science OR La Trobe Bachelor of Human Nutrition Selection criteria All applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement. If you are not a current La Trobe University student, please complete the additional information form Non La Trobe applicants to complete and attach a Prerequisite Information Form
Graduates use broad qualifications for entry-level administration, customer service, pathway progression into degrees, or further specialisation. The qualification supports flexibility when paired with internships, portfolio work, or continued study.
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