The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is a two year postgraduate pathway to the profession of dietetics.  Pending accreditation of the course*, graduates will be eligible for full membership of the Dietetics Association of Australia (DAA) and will have the opportunity to apply for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status.

The course commences mid-year and spans four university semesters with some community and clinical practice components occurring outside normal university semesters.  Within the learning activities of the course, a focus is placed upon the community practice of dietetics and its role in community health.  The course also provides for the selection of an interest specialty in Addiction Studies, Business Management, Counselling, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, Exercise Science, Mental Health or Palliative Care.

*The formal accreditation process is conducted by a sub-committee of the DAA. Provisional accreditation is sought at least 12 months before the first graduation.  Full accreditation is sought when the first graduates of a provisionally accrediated program have been in the work force for between 12 and 24 months.

• Applicants will hold a Bachelor degree in science or health.  The entry undergraduate degree must include a full year of study of both biochemistry and human physiology at second or third year level.  Suitable undergraduate units in these subjects are available as bridging units, but they must be completed before admission to this course.

• Advanced standing on the basis of professional experience and/or previous post graduate study will be considered on an individual basis.  Students who hold a suitable Bachelor degree with a major in nutrition will be considered for advanced standing based on the content of their unit(s) in relation to the structure of this course.  A maximum of 25% of the course may be sought as advanced standing.

• Before undertaking any clinical placement, a student is required to have a Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record clearance, Working with Children clearance and a current first aid certificate.

Special admission for indigenous Aboriginal persons is promoted through Edith Cowan University's Kurongkurl Katitjin, School of Indigenous Australian Studies.

The course consists of four semesters of study (240 credit points) with the first three semesters available full-time or part-time.  During Semester 2, Year 1 and Semester 1, Year 2, provision is made for the student to select a pair of elective units which reflect specific academic interests and career plans. The final semester is devoted to community and clinical practica which require full-time placement at sites other than the University.  Each semester has a workload of 60 credit points.