Master of Dietetics

2013 Deakin University Handbook

Course sub-headings

• Course overview
• Professional recognition
• Fees and charges
• Course rules
• Course structure

Course overview

Deakin was the first university to offer a course in dietetics in Australia and has been proudly offering Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) accredited courses for more than 30 years.

Deakin’s Master of Dietetics is a postgraduate-level, three-trimester professional training program that builds on your undergraduate knowledge in nutrition, physiology and biochemistry, to develop skills and competencies in dietary management in both health and disease.

Professional recognition

The Master of Dietetics is accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). As a graduate you will be eligible for full membership of the DAA and the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program and to work in all areas of dietetics.

Work-Integrated Learning

Throughout the course you will develop specialist skills related to the professional practice of nutrition and dietetics, and have the opportunity to develop competency in dietetic practice through extensive professional practice placements

Professional practice placements provide you with hands-on experience in clinical, community and food service settings. You will also develop research and communication skills through industry-based group electives and projects.

Department of Human Services policy

In accordance with Department of Human Services policy*, all students are required to undertake a National Police Record Check prior to clinical placements in each calendar year of their course. Students who fail to obtain a Police Record Check prior to the commencement of clinical placement will not be able to undertake clinical placement.

Students will be asked to undergo serological testing prior to enrolment. Students may also be required to declare their immunisation status to satisfy the requirements of health organisations where they will be undertaking their clinical learning experience.

* Department of Human Services Policy on Working with Children Check and Police Records Checks can be found at: http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/facs/bdb/fmu/service-agreement/5.departmental-policies-and-procedures/5.6-police-records-check-policy

Fees and charges

Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.

Please be aware:

• Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
• Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
• Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services

Course rules

The course consists of 12 credit points. Two of the units, HSN705 and HBS745, are studied in off-campus mode.

Failure of a compulsory practicum component in any unit of study will normally lead to exclusion. All expenses associated with practicum units are the responsibility of the student.

Course structure

Workshops, placements and assessment tasks may take place outside of Deakin University teaching periods

Level 1

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

OR

Level 2

Trimester 1

OR 

Course structure

Course structure

Income support

Domestic students enrolled in this postgraduate coursework program may be eligible for student income support through Youth Allowance and Austudy.

Further information can be found at Deakin University's Fees website.