Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation

at University of New South Wales

Year one
In year one, you’ll begin your nutrition training along with studies in the basic sciences. Through experiential learning, you’ll have the opportunity to put what you learn into practice. Your professional practice courses will teach you how to navigate the Australian healthcare system and work with other health professionals to deliver high-quality care.  

• Academic Preparation for Health Studies 
• Molecules, Cells and Genes 
• Chemistry for Health Sciences
• Introduction to Dietetics and Food Innovation 
• Food Science, Society and Sustainability
• Interprofessional Practice and Collaborative Care
• Fundamentals of Biochemistry
• Human Systems 1
• Human Systems 2

Year two
Second year builds on the core sciences with human biochemistry and core nutrition subjects. Our Farm to Fork courses integrate agriculture and technology within food systems to provide a deep understanding of food security. You’ll complete a communication subject, which involves media training. Your professional practice courses will explore principles of evidence-based practice and you’ll begin developing counselling skills through the first Driving Behaviour Change subject.

• Nutrition for Health Professionals 1
• Nutrition for Health Professionals 2
• Farm to Fork 1
• Farm to Fork 2
• Health Communication
• Driving Behaviour Change 1
• Human Biochemistry
• Appraising and Applying Evidence for Allied Health Practice 

Year three
In your third year, you’ll study food through a practically oriented Food Service Management subject and a course focused on inclusive eating practices and public health nutrition. Your courses will provide a strong grounding in the attributes of food, social justice and the Sustainable Development Goals. Your UNSW Food Science courses will explore future developments in the food supply while establishing a grounding in food microbiology. Your professional practice courses will explore mental health, negotiation and advocacy.  

• Driving Behaviour Change 2
• Food Service Management
• Nutrients & Metabolism 
• Inclusive Eating Practices
• Future Challenges in Food & Nutrition
• Food Microbiology
• Leading Change in the Health Professions
• Nutrition Policies and Programs

Year four
In your fourth year, you’ll study three dietetics subjects and three master’s level subjects from UNSW Food Science. The three dietetics subjects segment the nutrition care process and continue building counselling skills using a variety of assessment methodologies and scenario-based learning. The interdisciplinary Advanced Research Training subject will develop your research skills and prepare you for your final year research project. Your professional practice courses will teach you how to identify and solve real-world problems in clinical health practice. 

• Clinical Dietetics and Counselling 1
• Clinical Dietetics and Counselling 2
• Clinical Dietetics and Counselling 3
• Advanced Research Training
• Food Products and Ingredients Technology
• Food Properties and Functions Laboratory
• Sensory Analysis of Foods
• Identifying and Solving Clinical Problems

Year five
In your fifth year, you’ll complete 100 working days (800 hours) at a variety of placement sites. Your final course in the professional practice stream will focus on your career development. You’ll learn how to manage a private practice and prepare for the workforce both within and outside of health. Research projects will be supported with expertise from UNSW linked institutes and other connected organisations.

• Dietetics Placement A
• Dietetics Placement B
• Health Research Project A 
• Health Research Project B
• Preparing for a Career in Health and Beyond

Admission pathways

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English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications

2022 Indicative First Year Fee
$49,080

2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree
$229,515

The Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation will prepare you for a much wider scope of practice compared to traditional dietetics programs. In just five years, you’ll graduate with both a bachelor’s and an extended master’s degree, which will position you as an expert in the field. You’ll be highly sought after by employers, who are looking for graduates with postgraduate qualifications and a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience. This future-focused degree teaches you the principles of lifelong learning – we’re preparing you for your career, not just your first graduate role.

This unique combination of nutrition, dietetics and food innovation unlocks a wide range of career possibilities. The dietetics element of this degree will prepare you to work as a dietitian in hospitals, private practices and health organisations. The food innovation component provides career opportunities in the food sector such as food businesses (within food regulations, new product development and innovation teams), agriculture and food not-for-profit organisations. You’ll also be prepared for a career in consulting, advocacy, research, government roles, food marketing and food sustainability.