The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MNutrDiet) provides training for those who wish to become accredited practicing dietitians. The MNutrDiet covers all aspects of human nutrition including food science, nutritional science, clinical nutrition, public health and community nutrition.

Members of the dietetic profession participate in the teaching program. The course is designed for science degree graduates who have at least two semesters of study in biochemistry and human physiology and who are interested in nutrition.

Students who study in the MNutrDiet at the University of Sydney have access to eminent scientists at the cutting edge of nutrition and medical research. Teaching is research driven so that students have exposure to all the latest technological developments and advances in the science of nutrition.

Students will develop knowledge of food, nutrients, biochemistry, physiology, statistics, epidemiology, food service management and the pathophysiology of chronic diseases.

During the course of their studies the students develop the skills of critical thinking, problem solving, hypothesis testing, experimental design, planning and organisation, communication, counselling and computing.

For more information about this program visit the Faculty of Science Master of Nutrition and Dietetics page.

On campus attendance pattern

Full time

Professional recognition

The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) acts as an accreditation body and provides professional recognition. New graduates are able to join a mentoring program where they are granted provisional accredited practicing dietitian (APD) status. Full accreditation follows after a successful mentoring process.

Course level

Master by Coursework (Undifferentiated)

Handbook website link

http://www.usyd.edu.au/handbooks/science/00_introduction.shtml