COURSE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES This course is accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and prepares graduates for a variety of careers in clinical dietetics, community and public health nutrition, the food service industry and research. The course aims to produce nutritionists and dietitians who are able to integrate and apply their theoretical knowledge skills and attributes to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness through optimising the nutrition of communities and individuals. Students will apply the skills, tools and principles learnt in a number of placements at health care facilities in the areas of clinical nutrition, food service and community and public health nutrition. A research project module provides students with introductory knowledge of the fundamental skills required for research and is an opportunity for in-depth study in an area of dietetic interest. The course is founded on teaching and learning practices designed to encourage life long learning in the practice of nutrition and dietetics. Learning outcomes At the completion of the course, students are expected to have: obtained the knowledge, skills and attitudes to undertake quality nutrition and dietetic practice in a range of settings; developed reflective practice skills to underpin the high level of self-evaluation and self-management required to effectively practice in a changing and flexible work environment in which accountability at the individual and organisational level is becoming increasingly important; the skills to develop a planned and strategic approach to the development of personal and professional competencies that utilises interpersonal networks and focuses on quality nutrition and dietetic practice; developed enhanced self-management, problem solving, communication, networking and advocacy skills to enable effective practice in positions with limited peer support.

Domestic students - Applicants normally must hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent in some area of the sciences, which includes, at second year level, at least 25% of a full-time load of biochemistry topics and 15% of a full-time load of physiology topics. Applicants must submit a statement with their application. Applicants with employment experiences of at least 2 years full-time in the following related areas should include this information in their application form: nursing, medicine, allied health, health care delivery, health and welfare counselling, food service, or teaching. International students - Applicants normally must hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent in some area of the sciences, which includes, at second year level, at least 25% of a full-time load of biochemistry topics and 15% of a full-time load of physiology topics. Applicants must submit a statement with their application. Applicants with employment experiences of at least 2 years full-time in the following related areas should include this information in their application form: nursing, medicine, allied health, health care delivery, health and welfare counselling, food service, or teaching. English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements.