MEDICINE AND HEALTH Master of Dietetics CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate of our Master of Dietetics course you may find roles SATAC CODE – 1CM629 in hospitals as clinical dietitians, community and public health- Casuarina, Online (Full Fee) focused roles addressing the prevention of disease, working in food supply and food industry to improve healthy food access, DURATION – 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time availability and affordability, working in food services in hospitals, or settings such as aged care or childcare; through to improving DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 2 performance through improved nutrition in sport. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ABOUT THE COURSE The Master of Dietetics is a highly competitive course with a limited number of places. This means that although you may meet Be a change agent and help people make healthy food choices. the minimum entry requirements for the course, you may not be Our graduate-entry Master of Dietetics provides you with the ranked high enough to receive an offer. Subquotas are in place for knowledge and skills to embark on a career in the field of nutrition First Nation and NT Resident applicants. and dietetics. Combine theory and practical placements across > Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or dietetic practice including food systems, community and public equivalent international qualification in a health-related field health nutrition, research and clinical services. Be equipped with (inclusive of biomedical science, science, health sciences, skills to navigate complex and growing challenges; aiming to address nutrition, food science and exercise science); inequities in food, nutrition and health and culturally-safe practice. > Applicants must have attained a GPA of at least 5.00 in their During our Master of Dietetics course you will complete 112 days bachelor degree; of professional placements, including short intensives at our > A brief written statement detailing the following: Casuarina campus and a full-time placement in the final semester. • Why you are interested in the field of dietetics; CDU arranges all placements and has partnerships with health • Your reasons for undertaking this course; and community organisations across regional, rural and remote • Any relevant work experience and skills. locations in the Northern Territory. You are responsible for the cost of attendance including travel and accommodation. CDU > The completion of specified units undertaken in prior cannot guarantee placements near your residential location. You qualifications. This must be evidenced in your transcripts are encouraged to investigate scholarship opportunities. along with unit outlines from the year study was undertaken. Inherent requirements apply. Please read and understand the Pay close attention to the study order sequence of the units requirements prior to enrolling. listed below. This is a high demand degree. CDU will prioritise those residing in • 2 Chemistry units (0.25 EFTSL) the Northern Territory, and/or First Nations applicants. • 2 Biochemistry units (0.25 EFTSL) studied after the completion of your chemistry units PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION • 2 Human Biology units (0.25 EFTSL) As a graduate of our Dietetics degree you will be eligible to apply • 2 Human Physiology units (0.25 ETFSL) studied after the for the Accredited Practising Dietitian credential following course completion of your human biology units accreditation with Dietitians Australia. CDU has received Program • 2 Food and Nutrition Science units (0.25 EFTSL). Qualification from Dietitians Australia (DA) and has sought advice regarding the processes for the accreditation of the dietetics At CDU 0.25 EFTSL is equivalent to 20 credit points. program. The University is planning to submit an accreditation application within the required timelines, and aiming to achieve ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS accreditation prior to graduation of the first cohort of students. Prior to commencing work integrated learning, all students are A graduate of an accredited program is eligible to become a required to undergo a 'working with vulnerable people' check, member of DA with dietetics qualifications, and to join the and Australian Federal Police Record Check. Depending on Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program. Full details of the the requirement of health and education departments, some stages in the DA accreditation process are available at https:// organisations may also request students to meet immunisation dietitiansaustralia.org.au/becoming-a-dietitian-in-australia/ requirements. accreditation-of-dietetics-education-programs/accreditation- It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct documentation is standards-and-processes/. obtained prior to commencing work-integrated learning projects. All inquiries regarding the progress of the programs accreditation review should be directed to CDU’s Dietetics Program Coordinator. 104 Charles Darwin University 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees