Bachelor of Nutrition / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Overview
Study the Bachelor of Nutrition / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and develop your professional skills related to the practice of nutrition and dietetics to influence the management of medical conditions and enhance general wellbeing through nutritional intervention and dietary changes.
This course has been designed to meet workforce needs, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to succeed as a dietitian in regional and rural Australia. It provides a strong foundation in human biosciences, food, and nutritional science, while also introducing you to psychology, social sciences and First Nations' knowledges. Using the latest evidence, you will be prepared to deliver generalist, relationship-focused dietetic care across the lifespan to individuals, groups, and communities. You will develop the skills to navigate complex health and social systems to provide safe and ethical services across the broad landscape of nutrition and dietetic practice.
During your studies, you will be supported to develop culturally responsive practice, team communication, clinical reasoning, critical thinking, counselling, and behaviour change techniques, as well as digital literacy, leadership, advocacy and management skills.
Admission Pathways
Within the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, two admission pathways exist:
- General Admission Pathway
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Pathway
Learn more about each admission pathway in the Requirements section below.
Study Experience
Discover more about your Bachelor of Nutrition/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and how you'll benefit from practical learning experiences and a fast-tracked course design to help you qualify sooner. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Blended Course Delivery
- Fast-tracked Course Design
- Global Experiences
- Research Pathways
- Study Full-time or Part-time
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Nutrition / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is an integrated vertical Masters course that leads towards a career as a dietiatian. CQUniversity is seeking accreditation from Dietitians Australia (DA), and delivery of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics component of this course will be subject to accreditation outcomes from the DA.
A dietitian is a health professional who contributes towards promoting health and preventing and treating illness by optimising the nutrition of populations, communities and individuals. Dietitians have a defined and recognisable body of knowledge and utilise scientific principles and methods in the study of nutrition and dietetics, applying these results to influence the wider environment, affecting food intake and eating behaviour.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available Locations
Blended Course Delivery
Enjoy a flexible first year, with online unit delivery, with an on-campus residential school for one unit.
In Years 2 and 3, you’ll study online and attend on-campus residential schools in Rockhampton for some units.
In your final year, you'll attend compulsory on-campus activities in Rockhampton for two terms as part of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics component of your course.
Your Course
You must complete 32 units (216 credits):
- 1The core structure (31 units)
- 2One elective unit
Unit Details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
What You'll Study
You will study 32 units, including the first 31 listed below. You will then choose one of the following units:
- Nutrition and Dietetics Research Project 2 (MEDS21006)
- Nutrition and Dietetics Capstone (NUTR29009).
Course Planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and the term you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional Information
The following units have compulsory residential schools:
CHEM12077 (7 days)
NUTR28002 (3 days)
NUTR29012 (2 weeks)
Advanced Work Integrated Learning - BMSC13012
At the undergraduate level, students will be required to complete 6 weeks (minimum of 180 hours) of placement at a nutrition-related industry or practice.
Community Nutrition and Dietetics Practice - NUTR28002
This unit provides students with the opportunity to participate in a 5 day observational placement in an inter-professional health setting. This placement can be completed as part of a First Nations cadetship.
Dietetics Practice and Communication - NUTR29012
This unit provides students with the opportunity to attend 8 x 1/2 days at the UCUniversity Clinic to observe and participate in dietetic consultations.
Public Health Nutrition in Practice - NUTR29011
This unit provides 30 days of placement in a Public Health setting.
Placement: Regional/Rural/Remote - NUTR29013
This placement is aligned with the focus of our dietetics course and integrates regional/rural/remote setting placements, providing 50 days of placement.
Medical Nutrition Therapy and Practice 2 - NUTR29004
This unit provides 30 days of placement in a regional healthcare setting regional healthcare setting where students are managing more complex cases.
Placement: Nutrition Research in Practice - NUTR29006
This research placements enables students to contribute to a research or quality improvement project in a work setting across the broad landscape of dietetics. This unit provides 20 days of placement.
Sports Nutrition - NUTR29009
This capstone placement unit supports students to transition to the workforce providing opportunities for networking and to showcase their potential to future employers. This unit provides 20 days of placement.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies.
This course does not permit you to defer your offer and commence at a later date. If you are unable to commence in the term you receive an offer, you will be required to submit a new admission application or change your preference with the Tertiary Admission Centre to commence at a later date.
Requirements
To be eligible
This course incorporates two pathways:
General Admission Pathway
Applicants who enter the course via the General Admission Pathway will be required to meet all entry requirements listed.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Pathway
Applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander may choose to enter the course via the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admissions Pathway. If you enter via this pathway, you will be required to meet all entry requirements listed for this pathway and attend a Semi-Structured Interview.
Entry Requirements
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2025 via our Institute Profile.
Alternative Entry Pathways
CQU offers a range of alternative entry pathways to help you get started. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, there are options available, depending on your background and previous experience.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.
Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
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