Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Students who have completed the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) at the University of Wollongong can apply for specified academic credit of up to a maximum of 24 credit points.

Students who hold other qualifications may also be eligible for specified credit. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Course Coordinator and recommended for approval by the Head of School.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor degree of at least 3 years’ duration from a recognised tertiary institution. Pre-requisite content must include content in human biosciences, food and nutrition, taught in an evidence-based paradigm. Human Biosciences and Food and Nutrition Science must include:

1. Chemistry (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Biochemistry (0.25 EFTSL – typically two subjects at second year level or higher and must include metabolic biochemistry and laboratory practicals);
2. Human Biology (0.25 EFTSL) followed by Human Physiology (0.25 EFTSL – typically two subjects at second year level or higher and must include systems physiology including laboratory practicals); and
3. Nutrition science scaffolded across years of study (0.5 EFTSL – typically four subjects at different year levels across the degree)
4. Statistics – preferably biostatistics

Candidates must meet the pre-requisites for study. These pre-requisites are detailed in the Supplementary Information Form.

Candidates must provide two referees' reports and submit their completed Supplementary Information Form with their application.

The Master of Nutrition & Dietetics has been approved as an eligible Master program for Student Income Support. For information regarding eligibility, contact Centrelink on 132 490.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test	Overall Score	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS Academic	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0
TOEFL (Internet-based)	94	24	27	24	23

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing (ARW) and 75 in Academic Listening and Speaking (ALS))

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Students who have completed the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) at the University of Wollongong can apply for specified academic credit of up to a maximum of 24 credit points.

Students who hold other qualifications may also be eligible for specified credit. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Course Coordinator and recommended for approval by the Head of School.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.

CAMPUS	DELIVERY METHOD	SESSION FEE*	COURSE FEE*
Wollongong	On Campus	$17,568 (2024)	$70,272 (2024)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. The fees outlined in your Letter of Offer of Admission to the University are correct at the point of offer, but are indicative and subject to change without notice. The indicative total course tuition fee is an estimate, based on normal course length and progression and current course fees.