Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition

2017 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2017 course information
Award granted	Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition
Campus	This course is only offered in Cloud (online) mode
Duration	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course code	H616
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Course structure applies to students commencing in 2017 onwards. Continuing students should refer to the course structure in the handbook of your commencing year

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition provides the opportunity to learn about nutrition in a broad context ranging from metabolic studies and food science to social and behavioural nutrition. It will enable you to understand and learn to apply knowledge in the areas of; the physiological basis of nutrition; nutritional requirements; the nature and composition of foods and food groups; nutritional assessment; and social, cultural and economic aspects of nutrition.

This course provides you with the opportunity to undertake a diverse range of elective study options, thus giving you the ability to pursue topic areas that align with your interests and career aspirations. Students looking to pursue a specific nutrition career pathway should first visit the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences' Careers website to ensure the elective units they select will meet their career development needs.

This course also provides a pathway for application to the Graduate Certificate of Public Health Nutrition (H517), Master of Human Nutrition (H714) and Master of Nutrition and Population Health (H748) which enables you to further your studies to enhance your employment prospects and/or research skills in nutrition

Professional recognition

Growing public interest in the relationship between diet and health is evident and, as a result, there are increasing demands from the public for reliable and trustworthy information. In response, the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) has developed a ‘Register of Nutritionists’ to establish a list of appropriately qualified nutrition professionals.

As a graduate of this course, you may be eligible for registration as an ‘Associate Nutritionist’ as the criteria for eligibility is a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in nutrition or equivalent. Following three years of relevant work experience, Associate Nutritionists are able to apply for ‘Registered Nutritionist’ status. For details about the registration process, please refer to the Nutrition Society of Australia website.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course rules

The course consists of 8 credit points completed as: 4 core units (1 credit point each) and 4 electives. The 4 electives must be chosen from the postgraduate units elective list below.