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In a nutshell
Build advanced skills and knowledge to work effectively as a nutritionist with this Master of Human Nutrition course from Deakin University.
A holistic qualification grounded in a broad range of related scientific fields, this course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience required to work as a nutritionist, and give you invaluable insights into the contemporary role of nutritionists in individual, population and societal health.
You’ll learn about the role of nutrition and diet in health, and consider broader intersections, including biology, social and political considerations as they relate to health. This course draws content from related disciplines such as food science, biochemistry, physiology, epidemiology, psychology, sociology and policy, offering you significant flexibility and the opportunity to develop a broad foundation of scientific knowledge.
With opportunities to undertake advanced research, this qualification will allow you to contribute effectively to the study, practise and development of human nutrition science, in order to help people and communities thrive.
What you’ll need
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
1 year full-time (2 years part-time):
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with honours in a related discipline; OR
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and have two years of relevant work experience; OR
- Hold a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline; OR
- Demonstrate evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
1.5 years full-time (3 years part-time):
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; OR
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and have two years of relevant work experience; OR
- Demonstrate evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
English language proficiently requirements also apply for both durations.
Subject summary
In this nutrition course, the subjects you may study include:
Core subjects:
- Academic integrity
- Principles of nutrition
- Biochemistry and physiology for human nutrition
- Lifespan nutrition
- Understanding human nutrition research studies
- Essentials of food science
- Assessment methods for nutrition and physical activity research
Students will select a research project option from:
- Research practice in human nutrition
OR
- Nutrition research project part A
- Nutrition research project part B
Elective subjects:
- Diet and disease
- Public health nutrition
- Nutrition promotion
- Food, nutrition and behaviour
- Food policy and public health
- Sports nutrition
- Systems thinking in public health nutrition
- Obesity prevention
- Postgraduate nutrition practicum
- Nutritional issues from early childhood to adolescence
- International nutrition
- Nutrition for healthy ageing
- International perspectives in food and nutrition
Why Deakin University?
Established in 1974 as Australia’s first regional university in Victoria, Deakin University has consistently raised the bar in delivering quality tertiary education with a focus on excellent teaching and research.
The multi-award winning education provider teaches over 53,000 students a year, offering renowned courses that integrate real-world expertise and practical skills. Get recognised with Deakin in a range of industries, including nutrition, sports management, property management, law, business and more. Plus, they’ve have ranked in the top 2% by the acclaimed Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
As a student of Deakin, you’ll get support every step of the way along your learning journey!
They’ve got a range of on-campus facilities and online features to help ease the pressure of study, including on-campus childcare services, a medical centre with qualified nurses and doctors, free and confidential counselling (face-to-face or via phone) and more.
Deakin also offer advisers and resources to help develop your academic skills. Advisers are available on campus and online to help guide you in your research, assignment and study practices.