Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
A career in nutrition and dietetics can lead you anywhere from the sport industry working with athletes; providing nutritional advice to those with medical conditions in hospitals; or changing the world through public health initiatives. Bond’s Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice is the highest-level Nutrition and Dietetic Master’s degree…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A career in nutrition and dietetics can lead you anywhere from the sport industry working with athletes; providing nutritional advice to those with medical conditions in hospitals; or changing the world through public health initiatives.
Bond’s Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice is the highest-level Nutrition and Dietetic Master’s degree available in Australia, with graduates being eligible to join Dietitians Australia’s Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program. Before entering the workforce, students can prepare for the program and accreditation requirements through our program charter.
The demand for postgraduate qualifications is also increasing internationally and in some countries such as the US, it is becoming a requirement for practice.
Benefit from the program’s exceptional research internship, build skills in global nutrition citizenship and gain an additional 24 weeks of practical internship experience in traditional areas of practice such as clinical dietetics.
Gain that competitive edge in the job market by completing this extended Level 9 Master’s degree in a compact timeframe of just two years. Graduate with career-ready experiences across a range of professional areas, and step into the next chapter of your dietetics career.
The program requires access to and engagement with information technology during classes and placements, and for assessment of learning. Subject information and resources are posted online on iLearn, Bond University’s learning management system. You will be required to have your own laptop device and access to reliable internet (e.g. using the campus Wi-Fi network) and be proficient in its use. Instructions for specific software and internet based resources will be provided by subject educators
This postgraduate professional program is designed to develop graduates to be work-ready for careers in nutrition and dietetics across practice areas including clinical dietetics, private practice, food service management, public health nutrition, sports nutrition, and nutrition research. This program develops student competencies to exceed the accreditation requirements of the Dietitians Association of Australia, making graduates eligible to apply for accredited practising dietitian (APD) status within the Dietitians Association of Australia. This program is distinctive because of its emphasis on developing evidence-based practitioners that have had intensive preparation in evidence-based dietetic practice, nutrition research, and international engagement. All students will be required to participate in an international placement as part of their program.
Where will your degree take you?
The Australian Government’s Job Outlook rates the future growth in demand for dietitians as strong. The number of nutrition professionals is expected grow moderately (7.9%) from 2021 to 2026.
More than 85% of nutritionists and dietitians work in the broad area of health care and social assistance.
Bond’s Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program has been designed to prepare graduates with the professional qualifications required to apply their skills and experience across a range of areas, including clinical dietetics in hospitals and outpatient facilities, private practice, food service management, corporate health and wellness, sports nutrition, nutrition communications and media, nutrition in childcare, schools and aged care facilities, and community and public health nutrition in Australia and globally.
Graduates may also wish to progress to further post-graduate research leading to potential career options in research organisations and academia.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Bond University is a private university located on the Gold Coast, Queensland. It was established in 1989. Bond provides students with a high-quality, individualised study experience. Students learn under the mentorship of world-class, industry leading academics, and receive a fast-paced, well-rounded education with unparalleled access to resources and professional development opportunities. For 16 years, Bond has stood strong as Australia’s number one university for student experience (according to the Good Universities Guide). The university offers programs in the fields of Actuarial Science and Data Analytics; Architecture; Business and Tourism Management; Commerce and Entrepreneurship; Communication, Film and Creative Media; Construction, Property and Planning; Health, Biomedical and Sport Sciences; International Relations, Politics and Arts; Law; Medicine; Project Management and Innovation; Psychology, Criminology and Social Sciences. The university awards bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in various fields.
