Charles Darwin University

Master of Dietetics

Health and welfare

Our Master of Dietetics provides you with the knowledge and skills to embark on a career in the field of nutrition and dietetics. The course combines theory and practical placements across the breadth of dietetic practice including food systems, community and public health nutrition, research and clinical services. Be equipped with skills to navigate complex and growing challenges, aiming to address inequities in food, nutrition and health and culturally-safe practice. You will complete 100 days

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
AQF 9
Campus
Casuarina
NT · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 108289C
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Course overview

Our Master of Dietetics provides you with the knowledge and skills to embark on a career in the field of nutrition and dietetics. The course combines theory and practical placements across the breadth of dietetic practice including food systems, community and public health nutrition, research and clinical services. Be equipped with skills to navigate complex and growing challenges, aiming to address inequities in food, nutrition and health and culturally-safe practice. You will complete 100 days of professional placements throughout the course, including short intensives at CDU Casuarina campus and a full-time placement in the final semester of the course. The full-time placements will commence in mid-January before the usual semester commencement. CDU arranges all placements and has partnerships with health and community organizations across regional, rural and remote locations in the Northern Territory and other interstate locations. Students are responsible for the cost of attendance including travel and accommodation. CDU cannot guarantee placements near your residential location. Students are encouraged to investigate scholarship opportunities. There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course prior to enrolling. There may be more applicants than there are places available in the course. CDU will prioritise applicants residing in the Northern Territory, and/or Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Course transfer into the Master of Dietetics is not permitted.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in a health-related field (inclusive of biomedical science, science, health sciences, nutrition, food science and exercise science).; Applicants must have attained a GPA of at least 5. 00 in their bachelor degree.; A written statement detailing the following:; Why you are interested in the field of dietetics.; Your reasons for undertaking this course.; Any relevant work experience and skills.; The completion of specified units undertaken in prior qualifications. This must be evidenced in your transcripts along with unit outlines from the year study was undertaken. Applicants must complete the CDU Application Pack to identify which units they are using to meet the prerequisite units. This pack must be uploaded to their SATAC application. Pay close attention to the study order sequence of the units listed below.; 2 Chemistry units (0. 25 EFTSL).; 2 Biochemistry units (0. 25 EFTSL) studied after the completion of your chemistry units.; 2 Human Biology units (0. 25 EFTSL).; 2 Human Physiology units (0. 25 ETFSL) studied after the completion of your human biology units.; 2 Food and Nutrition Science units (0. 25 EFTSL).; At CDU 0. 25 EFTSL is equivalent to 20 credit points. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in a health-related field (inclusive of biomedical science, science, health sciences, nutrition, food science and exercise science).; Applicants must have attained a GPA of at least 5. 00 in their bachelor degree.; A written statement detailing the following:; Why you are interested in the field of dietetics.; Your reasons for undertaking this course.; Any relevant work experience and skills.; The completion of specified units undertaken in prior qualifications. This must be evidenced in your transcripts along with unit outlines from the year study was undertaken. Applicants must complete the CDU Application Pack to identify which units they are using to meet the prerequisite units. This pack must be uploaded to their SATAC application. Pay close attention to the study order sequence of the units listed below.; 2 Chemistry units (0. 25 EFTSL).; 2 Biochemistry units (0. 25 EFTSL) studied after the completion of your chemistry units.; 2 Human Biology units (0. 25 EFTSL).; 2 Human Physiology units (0. 25 ETFSL) studied after the completion of your human biology units.; 2 Food and Nutrition Science units (0. 25 EFTSL).; At CDU 0. 25 EFTSL is equivalent to 20 credit points.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$34,742per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Casuarina Campus

    Primary

    1 Ellengowan Dr, CASUARINA, NT

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  • Casuarina

    Ellengowan Drive, CASUARINA, NT, 810, CASUARINA, NT

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Dieteticscdu.edu.au
  2. Charles Darwin Universitycdu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  5. International entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Dietetics at Charles Darwin University: Fees & Entry Requirements