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About the course
The Master of Dietetic Practice is a two-year full-time degree that prepares graduates to apply food and nutrition science to improve health across individuals, groups and populations. It integrates coursework with supervised practice across counselling, education, public health nutrition, food systems and service provision, management and research. The program includes substantial practice placement to build professional competence in nutrition and dietetics at master’s level.
Career outcome
Graduates may work as dietitians across diverse health, community and industry settings. Typical opportunities include hospitals and acute services, community health, aged care, and private practice or consulting. Career pathways can also extend to public health nutrition, government health departments, national and international health agencies, media and nutrition communication, food industry roles, food safety and regulation, research and product development, and education-related roles in nutrition and dietetics.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
