Overview

The Master of Human Nutrition - Exit only is only available as an exit award. The course is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.Students may transfer to the Master of Human Nutrition from the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics prior to completion. To be eligible to transfer … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
72 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Option

Aims

The course offers an alternative study pathway for students who commence the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics but elect not to complete that degree. It ensures that such students are not disadvantaged and can complete a Masters degree, which can lead to careers in such areas as nutrition, public health, health education or health promotion. Alternatively, students completing a Master of Human Nutrition may progress to postgraduate research. Students who complete the Master of Human Nutrition will not qualify to practice as dietitians and will not be recognised as accredited practicing dietitians by the relevant professional body.  They may be eligible for Associate Membership of the relevant professional body or registration with the Nutrition Society of Australia.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and attitudes in order to analyse and synthesise complex nutrition problems, taking into account recent development in nutrition practice in a range of settings
2.
Reflect critically on theory and professional practice in order to arrive at innovative and creative solutions to nutrition and dietetic practice challenges
3.
Apply the principles of research and evidence-based practice, and advanced level communication skills to justify and defend nutrition professional reasoning and decision-making
4.
Demonstrate autonomy and self-direction in strategically managing her/his own learning and professional development
5.
Assess complex and controversial nutrition issues, and propose ethical solutions that take into consideration inter-disciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives
6.
Display exemplary professional behaviour that is consistent with the highest standards of accountability to the profession and community
7.
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 purposes of the University Policy on Student Progress.

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.

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