Master of Human Nutrition

2015 Deakin University Handbook

Course sub-headings

• Course overview
• Professional recognition
• Course rules
• Course structure

Course overview

This is an advanced course in human nutrition which draws content from related disciplines such as food science, biochemistry, physiology, epidemiology, psychology, sociology and politics and policy.
 
Throughout the course you will develop:

• advanced knowledge of human nutrition and the complexity of current issues relating to food and human health;
• an understanding of the biological, social and policy related aspects of human nutrition;
• skills that will enable you to practise effectively as a nutritionist in a range of employment settings including the food industry, public health nutrition, private practice and business environments; and
• skills in evaluating the findings of human nutrition studies and undertaking research.

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.

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’. 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.

Alternate exits

Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition (H511)
Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition (H616)

Course rules

The course consists of 12 credit points completed as: 6 core units (1 credit point each) and 6 electives credit points (1-2 credit point electives, 6 credit points in total). At least 4 of the 6 elective credit points must be selected from the Nutrition elective list included in the course structure. Up to 2 credit points may be chosen from postgraduate units offered by any faculty of the University (subject to unit rules and approval by the course director).  Option A: one additional core unit in research and 5 electives (6 credit points in total) or Option B: two additional core units in research (totalling 4 credit points) and 2 electives (6 credit points in total).

For students completing both a postgraduate human nutrition course (H511 or H714) and the Graduate Certificate of Public Health Nutrition (H517), a maximum of 2 credit points of credit for prior learning can be shared between both awards.

Course structure

Course structure

Students who have previously completed the H511 Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition will be granted preclusions for HSN701, HSN702, HSN749 and HSN735.

Core units

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3

AND

Research Based Project Option A

Trimester 3

Students would need to complete an additional 5 elective units to complete the 12 credit points for the H714 Master of Human Nutrition.

OR

Research Based Project Option B

Trimester 1

Trimester 2 - Year 2

Students would need to complete an additional 2 elective units to complete the 12 credit points for the H714 Master of Human Nutrition

Elective units

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3

Course structure

Course structure

Course structure