Postgraduate Studies in Human Nutrition - RC
Postgraduate Studies in Human Nutrition - RC
Postgraduate Studies in Human Nutrition - RC
studies in
Human
Nutrition
Our postgraduate human nutrition suite Professional recognition
draws content from related disciplines such As a graduate of this course, you may be eligible for registration as
as food science, biochemistry, physiology, an ‘Associate Nutritionist’ with the Nutrition Society of Australia
(NSA). Following three years of relevant work experience, Associate
epidemiology, psychology, sociology and Nutritionists are able to apply for ‘Registered Nutritionist’ status.
politics and policy to provide students with a Registration with NSA does not authorise registrants to obtain provider
numbers with Medicare or Private Health Insurers.
broad and fully comprehensive knowledge and
skill base. Work integrated learning
If you are interested in the possibility of enhancing your employment
Postgraduate human nutrition students will develop an advanced prospects by consolidating your knowledge and skills through realistic
understanding of the role of nutrition and diet in the health of field experience, you are encouraged to consider undertaking an
individuals and the population. You will also learn about the biological, industry placement. You can do this by choosing to complete HSN741
social and policy related aspects of human nutrition along with skills Postgraduate Nutrition Practicum or HSN760 International Perspectives
in Food and Nutrition (offered alternate odd year) as an elective unit in
to evaluate the findings of human nutrition studies and undertaking
the master’s or graduate diploma.
research.
Our master’s and graduate diploma courses also provide you with the Career opportunities
opportunity to undertake a diverse range of elective study options, Graduates will be equipped to find careers as a nutritionist. Deakin
giving you the ability to pursue topic areas that align with your interests graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of
and career aspirations. organisations such as community organisations dealing with food and
nutrition issues, food industry, media and communications.
Katharine McKeever
Master of Human Nutrition
Course structure
To complete the Master of Human Nutrition students must attain 12 credit points comprising: 6 core units, plus choose one of the following options:
• Research Based Project Option A
Research Practice in Human Nutrition and *5 elective units (electives can be taken in T1, T2 or T3)
• Research Based Project Option B (Research focus)
Nutrition Research Project Part A (2 credit points) and HSN751 Nutrition Research Project Part B (2 credit points) and *2 elective units (electives
can be taken in T1, T2 or T3)
You may choose to undertake 2 electives from postgraduate units offered by any faculty of the University (subject to unit rules and approval by the
Course Director).
The Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition requires the study of the 3 highlighted units as core units, along with one elective. The Graduate
Diploma of Human Nutrition requires the study of the 3 highlighted units plus Essentials of Food Science HSN735, along with 4 electives, and can be
completed in 3 trimesters.
*A full list of core and elective units can be found at: deakin.edu.au/course/master-human-nutrition.