Subject prerequisites
Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
Pearson PTE (Academic):
(Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date) Overall 65, Listening : 58, Reading: 58, Writing: 58, Speaking: 58
Cambridge English Score:
(Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry) Overall 185, Listening: 176, Reading: 176, Writing: 176, Speaking:176
IELTS Academic:
(Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date) Overall 7, Listening: 6.5, Reading: 6.5, Writing: 6.5, Speaking : 6.5
TOEFL iBT:
(Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date) Overall 98, Listening: 20, Reading: 20, Writing: 24, Speaking: 20
Highlights
Enjoy a career as a dietitian and/or nutritionist in industries including health, food, research, government, non-government, university and corporate sectors.
Be taught by industry leaders with experience in areas including
sports dietetics and Indigenous health.
Gain a strong foundation in research and critical thinking with the embedded honours component.
Get hands-on experience providing nutrition assessments and dietary
advice to real clients in QUT Health Clinics.
Complete professional placements in settings including community health centres, hospitals, correctional facilities and catering institutions.
Become an Accredited Practising Dietitian at the completion of your degree.
Why choose this course?
QUT has offered an industry accredited program for more than 40 years and is recognised for delivering job ready graduates who are in demandand securing competitive graduate employment positions.
You will be taught by industry leaders with experience in areas including sports dietetics and Indigenous health. They hold senior positions on industry boards and councils, and many also lead projects and government initiatives to improve population health and nutrition. These close links with industry ensure your study is relevant and you will be prepared to meet the demands of the profession in a changing healthcare environment.
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Careers and outcomes
Graduates have a range of career pathways. They often provide nutrition therapy to clients in the management of disease and illness in hospitals, private practice, community health centres and nursing homes. They may also consult to the food industry on product development and marketing, prepare educational resources for industry, schools and community, or develop food and nutrition policies for government and non-government organisations.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Dietitians Australia and graduates are eligible to apply for the Accredited Practising Dietitian credential. APD status is a requirement for medical benefit rebates.
Graduates can apply for membership of the Dietitians Australia, the Public Health Association of Australia, Sports Medicine Australia, the Nutrition Society and other bodies.
Possible careers
Dietitian
Nutritionist/Dietitian
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
