MND Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Overview

The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics requires 2 years of full-time study. The course is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.The course equips graduates to meet the entry level competency standards specified by the Australian professional accrediting body.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

To qualify for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Not all topics are necessarily available each year.

Upon completion of 36 or 72 units a student may choose to exit with Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition - Exit Only or Master of Human Nutrition - Exit Only respectively, subject to meeting the program of study for that award.

Program of study notes

This Program of Study serves as a suggested study plan. When core topics are offered in both halves of the year, students may enrol in these topics in either half of the year as long as requisites are met.
Students who do not have the equivalent assumed knowledge of NUTD2102 Food Products and Preparation and /or NUTD3107 Public Health and Community Nutrition and /or NUTD3102 Nutrients Role and Function will be required to do one or more of NUTD9226 Public Health and Community Nutrition (4.5 units), NUTD9166 Food Studies and Skills (4.5 units) and NUTD9111 Nutrients Role and Function as part of their option program. Other topics may be prescribed as options where necessary and in consultation with the course coordinator.
With the permission of the Course Coordinator alternate option topics that are appropriate to the student's program of study may be substituted.

Program of study
72 Units

Year 136 Units

Core22.5 Units

Option13.5 Units

Year 236 Units

Core31.5 Units

First half18 Units

Second half13.5 Units

Option4.5 Units

Option

MHSC8111

4.5 Units

Managing Chronic Conditions - Self-Management Support Approaches

MHSC8112

4.5 Units

Implementing Change in Healthcare Systems Supporting Chronic Condition Management

MHSC8114

4.5 Units

The Person's Experience of Self-Management

NUTD9111

4.5 Units

Nutrients: Role and Function

NUTD9145

4.5 Units

Independent Studies in Nutrition

NUTD9166

4.5 Units

Food Studies and Skills

NUTD9225

9 Units

Independent Studies in Nutrition

NUTD9226

4.5 Units

Public Health and Community Nutrition

PHCA9501

4.5 Units

Social Determinants of Health and Wellbeing

PHCA9507

4.5 Units

Health Promotion in Public Health

PHCA9510

4.5 Units

Leadership and the New Public Health

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution which includes:

At least the equivalent of 13.5 Flinders units (0.375 EFTSL) across the course of their undergraduate program in human nutrition and food science topics in the areas of basic nutrition principles, life-cycle nutrition and food science
At least the equivalent of 9 Flinders units (0.25 EFTSL) in chemistry topics studied at first year undergraduate level and followed by
At least the equivalent of 9 Flinders units (0.25 EFTSL) in human biochemistry topics studied at second year undergraduate level
At least the equivalent of 9 Flinders units (0.25 EFTSL) in human biology topics studied at first year undergraduate level and followed by
At least the equivalent of 9 Flinders units (0.25 EFTSL) in human physiology topics studied at second year undergraduate level
A Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5

Applicants will be ranked for admission on the basis of their GPA.

Special requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

The course aims to:

Produce competent and professional nutritionists and dietitians who are able to integrate and apply their advanced theoretical knowledge, skills and attributes to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness, through optimising the nutrition of communities and individuals, in a range of settings
Equip graduates with the skills required to conduct research and appraise the scientific literature to inform an evidence-based approach to research and practice

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and attitudes in order to analyse and synthesise complex nutrition and dietetic problems, taking into account recent development in nutrition and dietetic practice in a range of settings

Reflect critically on theory and professional practice in order to arrive at innovative and creative solutions to nutrition and dietetic practice challenges

Apply the principles of research and evidence-based practice, and advanced level communication skills to justify and defend nutrition and dietetic professional reasoning and decision-making

Demonstrate autonomy and self-direction in strategically managing her/his own learning and professional development

Assess complex and controversial nutrition and dietetic issues, and propose ethical solutions that take into consideration inter-disciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives

Display exemplary professional behaviour that is consistent with the highest standards of accountability to the profession and community

Enquire critically into nutrition and dietetic practice issues and, plan and execute a substantial project that demonstrates an advanced level of autonomy and scholarship

Student progression rules

Failure to complete the course within four consecutive years, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the pursposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress. Where credit has been granted a lesser period to complete the course may be set by the Dean (Education).

The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purpose of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

Note that students who wish to use their masters qualification to satisfy entry into a Flinders University research higher degree program are required to have completed at least an 18 unit postgraduate research component.

Except with the permission of the Dean (Education) a student may not proceed to a higher year unless they have satisfactorily completed the previous year's topics.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

Associations

Course/Exit award association

Overview

Student guidance

Program of study72 Units

Admission requirements

Aims

Learning outcomes

Student progression rules

Professional accreditation and recognition

Associations

Program of study
72 Units