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Develop your research skills in food science and nutrition and contribute to the field through research and knowledge discovery.
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AU$37,440 (2025 annual)
Use your advanced research skills to contribute to new developments in food sciences and nutrition.
RMIT's clinical and experiential research projects contribute to the growth and development of food sciences and nutrition in Australia.
Under expert supervision, you will develop your skills and join researchers already active in:
- application of nanotechnology to food products
- bioprocessing
- biosensors, food microbiology and safety
- encapsulation of micronutrients, enzymes, probiotics and essential fatty acids
- emerging technologies for improving texture and flavour of variety of food products
- food, nutrition and health (nutrigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, nutritional immunology)
- functionality of dietary fibre from agricultural byproducts and native foods
- gut microflora, probiotics, prebiotics and health
- non-thermal technologies for added value
- structure-function relationships of dairy, plant and alternate proteins for food products.
- consumer perception of food for outer space applications.
This PhD may be undertaken in a project, thesis with publication or thesis mode. Prospective candidates should discuss these modes of submission with their potential supervisor/s.
The School of Science is renowned for technical expertise and understanding of the commercial realities and needs of different industry sectors. Partnerships with industry leaders and collaborative work with experts from other disciplines shape a range of solutions to world problems.
How you will learn
Research at rmit, time spent on research.
Full-time candidates are expected to commit at least four days per week (or at least two days per week for part-time candidates) to their research. The academic year is 48 weeks.
Regular contact with your supervisor
A schedule of meetings with your supervisor/s must be established to assess progress against milestones and timely completion.
Resources, facilities and support
You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.
You will be part of an active research community and have access to resources and workshops to help you succeed.
School of Graduate Research
The School of Graduate Research works with Schools to further support candidates during their postgraduate research degree.
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.
Learning outcomes
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes .
Electives and course plan
You will complete this program under academic supervision.
The PhD program is structured to enable you to:
- complete a compulsory research methods course
- receive training in research integrity and ethics
- select studies in qualitative and quantitative research techniques
- complete a thesis/project which demonstrates your original contribution to the field and your ability to communicate complex or original research for peers and the community to an international standard
Research integrity modules
You are required to complete the online modules:
- Research integrity
- Copyright and intellectual property
Research methods for sciences
Research methods courses step you through the literature review and preparing your research proposal for confirmation of candidature. They are taught in large discipline groups.
You may need to complete an ethics module to ensure your research is ethical and responsible.
Research techniques
You may elect to take (where relevant) electives in qualitative or quantitative research techniques once data collection has begun. You can use your own data to explore different research analysis techniques. Your supervisor will help you decide when you should take these electives.
Co-curricular activities
You are encouraged to participate in activities offered with the university, college and school according to your needs and interests.
This PhD may be undertaken in a project, thesis by publication or thesis mode. Prospective candidates should discuss these modes of submission with their potential supervisor/s.
Course structure
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
*The maximum duration of the PhD program is 4 years full-time and 8 years part-time. However, candidates are expected to complete their program within 3-4 years full-time equivalent and 6-8 years part-time equivalent.
*The maximum duration of the PhD program is 4 years full-time. However, candidates are expected to complete their program within 3-4 years full-time equivalent.
Note: International student visa holders can only study full-time.
You will be able to pursue an academic career in a university or be employed in senior leadership and management positions in government, scientific and industrial research laboratories.
Minimum requirements for admission
Prerequisites, selection tasks.
The minimum requirements for admission to a PhD program are:
- a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year; or
- a master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; or
- evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.
At RMIT a grade of distinction represents academic achievement of 70% or higher and a high distinction is 80% or higher.
If you are a current master by research candidate, you are able to apply for a transfer to a doctor of philosophy program through the process prescribed in the RMIT Higher Degree by Research policy .
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
These entrance requirements are the minimum academic standard you must meet in order to be eligible to apply for the program. You will need to complete a selection task as part of your application.
A selection process will be conducted in conjunction with the School and supervisors you nominate.
For further information on the steps you need to take to apply for a research program see How to apply – Research programs .
English language requirements
Research proposal and supervisor.
You must attach a substantive research proposal that is 2 to 5 pages in length which articulates the intent, significance and originality of the proposed topic using the following headings:
a) title / topic b) research questions to be investigated in the context of existing research/literature in the area c) significance and impact of the research d) methodology / research tasks required to undertake the research e) particular needs (e.g. resources, facilities, fieldwork or equipment that are necessary for your proposed research program, if applicable).
Your application will not be considered if you have not discussed your research topic with a proposed senior and associate supervisor or joint senior supervisors. You must provide the names of the academic staff in the school you have applied to and with whom you have discussed your proposed research.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information .
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide .
You can gain entry to this program from a range of RMIT four-year Bachelor and Honours degrees or Postgraduate or Masters by Research programs.
Fee summary
Fee information for masters by research and doctorate (PhD) programs.
If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen you may be eligible for a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place where your tuition costs are funded by the Commonwealth Government under the RTS and you have full exemption from tuition fees.
Acceptance in an RTS place is very competitive and places are granted on the condition that you meet annual progress requirements and complete within the allotted time for your program and your status as a part-time or full-time candidate.
This means a maximum of 2 years for a full-time Masters by Research or 4 years for a PhD (or the equivalent part-time).
Contact the School of Graduate Research for more information.
The student services and amenities fee (SSAF) is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
In addition to the SSAF there may be other expenses associated with your program.
Income tax deductions
Candidates may be eligible to apply for income tax deductions for education expenses linked to their employment. See the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website for more information.
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Nutrition, dietetics & food innovation
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More than ever, the world needs big-picture thinkers who can tackle current and future problems from a holistic lens. One of the greatest challenges of our time is uplifting and maintaining strong health outcomes for all. This requires a multidisciplinary approach that focuses on health promotion and disease prevention to create healthier, more resilient communities.
Three disciplines at the centre of this effort are nutrition, dietetics and food innovation. How we feed and fuel our families, how we manage food systems, and how we produce, manufacture and distribute food – all contribute fundamentally to the health and prosperity of global communities.
The role of nutrition, dietetics & food innovation
Nutrition science explores the nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health and disease. It incorporates elements of biology, biochemistry, human physiology and human nutrition.
Dietetics is an allied health profession that applies the science of food and nutrition to optimise health, treat illnesses and prevent the onset of chronic diseases. A dietitian can help people manage health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases, obesity and food allergies. Dietitians play a vital role in improving public health by educating people on the importance of healthy eating.
Food innovation examines all aspects of the food value chain, from agriculture, food science, food manufacturing and the retail sector, through to innovations and digital technologies. It looks at how we can improve the food system to address food equity and sustainability challenges. Engagement with food systems and food industry provides opportunities for the dietitians of the future.
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With a background in nutrition, dietetics and food innovation, you could pursue roles in dietetics, consulting, advocacy, research, government, health promotion, food business/marketing/sustainability, product development, food not-for-profit organisations and agriculture.
Dietitians offer a range of services to help people manage their nutritional requirements, including medical nutrition therapy, food service management, sports nutrition and public health nutrition. Dietitians work across a range of settings, including hospitals, private practices, research organisations, and within health and food industries.
Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are eligible to receive rebates through Medicare, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and a large range of health insurance funds.
The difference between dietitians and nutritionists
Dietitians and nutritionists help people navigate the connection between food and health. However, there are differences in qualifications and regulation for each profession. In Australia, the dietetic profession is regulated and requires dietitians to graduate with an approved degree from an Australian university. Unlike dietitians, nutritionists are not qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy or work in hospitals and cannot receive Government applied rebates for services.
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Our Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation will prepare you for professional practice. In just five years of full-time study, you’ll graduate with both an undergraduate degree and a postgraduate degree and be ready to pursue roles in health and non-health-related sectors.
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You can study nutrition, dietetics and food innovation in the following postgraduate research degrees:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Masters by Research
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How to become a dietitian in Australia
UNSW has received program qualification from Dietitians Australia for the new Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation degree. UNSW will seek accreditation within the required timelines, with the aim of achieving accreditation prior to the graduation of the first cohort of students.
Dietitians Australia is Australia’s largest professional organisation for people working in dietetics and nutrition. Dietitians Australia advocates for the role of Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) and raises awareness about the importance of nutrition in public health.
The Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential reflects your level of dietetic expertise. The APD program, offered by Dietitians Australia, is the national credentialing program for dietitians in Australia. APDs are held to the National Competency Standards for Dietitians and must complete continuing professional development every year.
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A t UQ we aim to inspire and create future leaders who innovate, generate and translate nutrition knowledge for a better world.
Studying nutrition and dietetics at UQ means you'll gain sought-after knowledge and skills to make a real difference to people’s health and wellbeing. You'll be able to help people understand the importance of healthy eating, and the role food and nutrition plays in health and the prevention and treatment of illness and disease.
Upon completion of an approved undergraduate degree, the Master of Dietetics Studies will launch your career as a dietitian, with full accreditation from Dietitians Australia (previously Dietitians Association of Australia). UQ’s Master of Dietetic s Studies is a recognised pathway towards becoming an Accredited Practising Dietitian and is one of the few 18 - month (full-time) study pathway s in Australia .
Theoretical knowledge is integrated with various practicum learning experience s which commence from first semester . You'll complete approximately 850 hours of fully-supervised industry placement and practical experience throughout the program. The third semester offers flexibility to shape your study path towards research or further professional practice in an area of nutrition in which you may want to specialise . Whether you finally chose to work in hospital based medical nutrition therapy, community or public health , research , sports nutrition or food service management, this program will give you a taste of the varied career pathway s you can choose as a dietitian.
As a UQ nutrition and dietetics student you'll be taught by international leaders in the field and practicing dietitians who have extensive industry experience. You'll experience premier learning facilities , modern on-site clinic spaces and well-established industry engagement opportunities.
UQ’s Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences is a recommended pathway to studying the Master of Dietetics Studies .
Career possibilities in nutrition and dietetics:
- Clinical (hospital) dietetics
- Community nutrition
- F ood and beverage industry
- Food service management in hospital, aged care or institutional settings
- Health promotion and policy development
- Nutrition public relations, communications and media
- Private practice dietetics
- Research - a direct pathway into a PhD
- Sports nutrition and dietetics
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition)
- Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies
- Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Arts
- Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Journalism
- Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Business Management
- Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Science
- Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Science / Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management
Postgraduate
- Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (Honours)
- Master of Dietetics Studies
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Interested in Nutrition and Food Sciences?
Be at the forefront of innovation in the food and nutrition industries, with opportunities to embark on health, scientific and advisory roles.
Food plays an enormous role in our health and wellbeing. Studying nutrition and food sciences will prepare you for an unstoppable career promoting healthy diets and lifestyles, driving innovation and change in global sustainable food production, and making a difference in how we see, approach, and nurture health through nutrition.
The Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences will give you the skills to educate and innovate with food. You will develop a strong understanding of both nutrition and food science topics, and gain the skills to conduct research into enhanced wellbeing, develop innovative and sustainable foods, and more. Choose from two specialised stream options to tailor your study to your career goals, and benefit from field trips and industry engagement during your studies.
For those interested in exercise and nutrition, enhance your career prospects with double degree options within the complimentary fields of Human Movement or Exercise and Sports Science .
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- Be at the forefront of innovation and implementation in food and nutrition, with opportunities to go into healthcare, scientific, and advisory roles.
- Study at the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers. 1
- Benefit from UniSA's strong links with the food and nutrition industry.
- Join a university with well-above world-class research in nutrition and dietetics. 2
- Expand your career options with double degrees in two highly complementary fields – Human Movement or Exercise and Sports Science.
- Complete placements across a range of industry settings, including schools and elite sporting clubs, depending on your degree combination.
- Learn from Australia’s leading nutrition experts and exercise scientists in state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories.
1 ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23– Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities. 2 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World’s Top Young Universities 1 , we’ll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it’ll feel like you’re studying one minute and in a career the next.
As Australia's future health professionals, you’ll develop skills to prepare for a career in the health industry, and to confidently work across multi-disciplinary healthcare teams. Our nutrition and food science degrees have industry knowledge embedded into them in a number of different ways. You'll benefit from placements, hear from industry guest speakers, attend field trips or work on industry projects.
You’ll be taught by industry professionals and researchers including dieticians, nutritionists, exercise scientists and high performance coaches, depending on your chosen degree.
You’ll use the latest technologies and learn in our dedicated nutrition and food sciences hub, which includes a $1 million commercial kitchen, sensory laboratory (one of only a few in Australia), and microbiology laboratory.
1 Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings.
UniSA offers the following Nutrition and Food Sciences degrees
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Short programs
Are you after a career change or looking to upgrade your existing skills? Or perhaps you just have an interest in a particular subject area and want to further your experience, skills and knowledge. We offer a suite of short programs that will allow you to build your knowledge and skill set.
Designed in collaboration with expert academics, program content is industry-relevant and up-to-date. Short programs for nutrition and food sciences include the Professional Certificate in Clinical Education .
Meet the Unstoppables
Meet some of UniSA's unstoppable graduates and explore how you can unlock your unstoppable career in Nutrition and Food Sciences with our world-class degrees.
Ready-to-eat science
Demystifying food myths in an easily digestible way.
READY-TO-EAT SCIENCE
In a world full of conflicting messages about food and diet, UniSA grad, Program Director, and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Dr Evangeline Mantzioris, is demystifying food myths in an easily digestible way.
An UNSTOPPABLE force in breaking down complex science messages, Evangeline shares her expert nutrition knowledge with the public as an accomplished public speaker, author, and writer for The Conversation with over 8.3 million reads, as well as teaching the next generation of nutrition and food science specialists at UniSA.
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Bush tucker man
Growing grassroots appreciation for bush foods on Country.
BUSH TUCKER MAN
Mudburra Jingili descendant, Michael Watkins, is an UNSTOPPABLE force growing grass-roots appreciation for bush tucker among Indigenous groups on Barngarla country across South Australia’s west coast.
Establishing a bush foods garden as a way of bringing Country into cultural and language groups living away from their traditional lands, he’s helping locals reap the rewards by providing education on how these foods can form part of their everyday diet.
Want to learn more? Read Michael's full story.
Michael Watkins Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Science, Master of Aboriginal Studies
Kombucha king
Owner of a locally sourced Kombucha line in the South of France.
Establishing a locally sourced kombucha line in the South of France is exactly what UniSA nutrition grad, Justin Tarlier-Doecke has done.
Joining a growing network of sustainable brewers, this UNSTOPPABLE force is building his business on organic and fair-trade ingredients, a community recycling program, and reinvesting profits in local conservation projects.
Want to learn more? Read Justin's full story.
Justin Tarlier-Doecke Artisan Fermenter & Founder of L'eau à la Bouche Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
Soul feeder
Tackling hunger and nutrition head on in Kenya.
Delivering more than 6.5 million meals to Kenya’s most vulnerable children through a food education program, UniSA nutrition grad Wawira Njiru, has been giving back to her community in ways she never thought possible.
When news of the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the country was shut down, this UNSTOPPABLE force ramped up her efforts, creating a foodbank service where children and their families could still get access to staples and nutritious meals. She was also named as the 2021 UN Kenyan Person of the Year.
Want to learn more? Read Wawira's full story.
Wawira Njiru Founder of Food 4 Education Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
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Nutrition is high on Australia’s health and wellness agenda. In Australia, the nutrition profession is expected to grow by 7.2% by November 2026. 1
Your unstoppable career in nutrition and food sciences could lead you to exciting jobs such as:
- Sports and fitness nutritionist: improve the health and performance of athletes.
- Community nutritionist: influence attitude changes toward nutrition and health; provide advice, guidance and support to the community.
- Health promotion officer: plan and coordinate health promotion programs for various community groups.
- Research scientist: broaden scientific understanding by planning, conducting and analysing laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials.
- Food policy advisor: communicate health and nutrition advice to the public.
- Food safety advisor: conduct food and safety reviews and monitor procedures to ensure standards are met.
- Product development manager: develop new and innovative products to meet strategic business objectives.
- Flavour technologist: sample products and conduct experiments to alter the ingredients in food and beverages to make it taste better, replicate a taste, or develop a new taste.
Upon graduation from a Master of Teaching (Secondary) and successful registration with the Teachers Registration Board, graduates can also teach Nutrition up to Year 12 and Junior Science up to Year 10. Visit the How do I become a secondary nutrition teacher webpage for more information).
1 Australian Government National Skills Commission Employment Projections 2021.
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Employment for nutrition professionals in Australia is projected to increase by 7.2% by November 2026.
Australian Government National Skills Commission Employment Projections 2021
To November 2026, healthcare and social assistance is projected to make the largest contribution to employment growth in Australia – an increase of 301,000 jobs.
Healthcare and social assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs in the Australian labour market since the 1990s.
See where a science career in health could take you
By choosing a career in the health and food industry, you can pursue exciting roles like developing innovative foods, promoting and managing diets and lifestyles, and conducting research for enhanced wellbeing. Explore your career options in health, nutrition and pharmacy.
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While studying I attended many industry visits including: Golden North Ice-cream, Ingham’s, National Foods, and The West End Brewery. As well as these industry visits I was able to do a work placement at Rymill Winery in Coonawarra. The experiences were vital for showing us how an actual production plant works and is operated.
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I chose to study nutrition and food sciences as I wanted to combine my love of food with my interest in health and how food is used to nourish the body.
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I arrived at UniSA wanting to make a difference back home in Kenya. Whilst studying, I learned that one in four children in Kenya had stunted development because of poor nutrition. This formed the basis of my work with Food for Education, which I founded through community fundraising. Since 2012, the organisation has provided over 120,000 school meals which have contributed to improved nutrition status, school attendance and performance.
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Nutrition and Dietetics
Undertake advanced studies in nutrition and dietetics, the pathophysiology of nutrition-related illnesses, health promotion, communication skills, and clinical, food service and community and public health nutrition skills. This program aims to prepare students for professional practice as nutritionists or dietitians. Graduates will be able to work across a variety of settings to integrate and apply advanced theoretical knowledge, skills and attributes to promoting health, and preventing and treating diet-related illnesses.
Graduates are able to use scientific principles and critical thinking skills to consider the wider environment affecting food supply and eating behaviours and to evaluate new developments in this rapidly evolving area. The course is offered by Flinders University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences and is founded on practices designed to encourage lifelong learning in the practice of nutrition and dietetics. A wide variety of teaching and learning strategies are employed, including lectures, tutorials, field placements, site visits, food practicals and student seminars and presentations. A variety of assessment methods is used, including peer and self-assessment and competency-based assessment of field placements. Particular emphasis is given to the provision of practice-focused learning strategies (eg. case studies, role-plays, simulated counselling and group sessions). Consistent with the postgraduate level of the course, cooperative and self-directed learning will be encouraged and you will have the opportunity to negotiate sections of curriculum learning strategies and assessment in some topics.
Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.
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Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode: In person
Location: Bedford Park
Availability: Full-time
Start dates: March
SATAC code: 2CM093 (Commonwealth supported) 2CM693 (Full fee paying)
Annual indicative fees (2024): $8,944 (Commonwealth supported) $34,000 (Full fee paying)
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Annual fees: 2025: $47,800
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There are currently more than 5,000 practising dietitians in Australia. About half provide patient care and education in hospitals while the remainder work in areas as diverse as community health, public health, food service management, sports nutrition, the food industry, health service management, education and research. Dietitians are also employed by aid organisations and government departments.
Potential occupations include:
- clinical dietitian
- sports dietitian
- consultant and private practitioner
- dietitian working in rehabilitation
- community health dietitian
- diabetes educator
- food industry dietitian
- research project officer
- health promotion officer.
Potential employers include:
- community health centres
- private practice and consultancy
- food industries
- research institutions.
Professional accreditation/recognition
The course is accredited by Dietitians Australia. It is also recognised in UK, Canada, Singapore and New Zealand. Eligibility for DAA membership is required by most public-sector employers and for obtaining a health insurance provider number.
Good nutrition is fundamental to a healthy life and can influence our lives from the moment we are born. Nutritionists explore the relationship between diet, health and disease prevention.
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What you will study
Your study program will include lectures, tutorials, field placements, site visits, food practicals, and student seminars and presentations.
Topics cover areas such as the nutrition care process, food service and professional practice, research methods and critical thinking in human nutrition, communication and nutrition counselling, and clinical nutrition and dietetics.
Students will undertake professional experience placement as part of the course. For more information visit Nutrition and Dietetics placement
This course includes clinical placements that aim to provide you with the practical experience required for the workplace. Interesting and diverse placement experiences are available in a range of rural and interstate health settings. Travel and accommodation costs to rural and interstate placements will be subsidised.
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics students are required to undertake specified health checks, immunisations and criminal history screening in accordance with University and Department of Health policies. Successful applicants will be advised about this process.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution which includes:
- At least the equivalent of 13.5 Flinders units (0.375 EFTSL) across the course of their undergraduate program in human nutrition and food science topics in the areas of basic nutrition principles, life-cycle nutrition and food science
- At least the equivalent of 18 Flinders units (0.5 EFTSL) of introductory bioscience topics studied at first year level, including at least 9 Flinders units (0.25 EFTSL) of human biology and 4.5 Flinders units (0.125 EFTSL) of chemistry
- At least the equivalent of 9 Flinders units (0.25 EFTSL) in human biochemistry topics studied at second year undergraduate level
- At least the equivalent of 9 Flinders units (0.25 EFTSL) in human physiology topics studied at second year undergraduate level
- A Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5
Applicants will be ranked for admission on the basis of their GPA.
Due to limited places available, selection is based on meeting the above requirements and academic merit. Applicants who meet the above requirements will be ranked on their best Flinders equivalent GPA of 5.0 or above achieved over a minimum of one semester of full-time equivalent study in one course.
Please refer to the pre-requisite flyer for further information about the topic pre-requisites. Applicants for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics must also complete the Self-assessment form when submitting their SATAC application.
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Nutrition and Dietetics PhD Unit Set
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Nutrition and Dietetics research focuses on understanding the influence of food and nutrition on health, chronic disease risk and improved development and performance.
We have research strengths in nutrition education and food literacy, gut health, chronic disease and clinical nutrition, childhood nutrition, and dietary approaches to improve vascular health. We collaborate with a wide range of industry partners, including plant breeders, horticultural industries, food processors and food companies. This research has facilitated the development and commercial availability of commonly consumed foods and food ingredients with demonstrated health benefits. Our work in this field is internationally recognised; published in leading high impact journals; highly cited; and influential in the field. The research has been translated into policy and dietary guidelines in and outside Australia, and is widely used to promote healthy diets. Specific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisors, however, applications are particularly encouraged from those with an interest in: Nutrition Education and Food Literacy; Dietary approaches to vascular health Dietary approaches to gut health; Chronic Disease and Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition; Dietetic Practice including the Nutrition Care Process Life Course Nutrition.
It is desirable that all applicants contact a potential supervisor to discuss their research project before applying. Information about ECU's Research Institutions, Centres and Supervisors can be found in the school brochures listed on the Applying for a Research Degree’ website or the staff contact page of the relevant School.
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Candidates enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (J42) may be required to attend classes on more than one campus to complete the research training component of the course.
Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities.
Academic, Public Health Practitioner, Research Officer, Research Fellow, Public Health Nutrition, Dietitian, Public Health Practitioner, Health promotion Coordinator/Officer/Manager, Compliance Officer, Policy Officer, Lecturer, Research Liaison Officer
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Public Health, Nutritionist, Dietitian, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Researcher, Lecturer, Executive Officer, Academic
This PhD Unit Set can be studied in the following courses
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38 Best universities for Nutrition and Food Science in Australia
Updated: February 29, 2024
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Below is a list of best universities in Australia ranked based on their research performance in Nutrition and Food Science. A graph of 1.51M citations received by 48K academic papers made by 38 universities in Australia was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.
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1. University of Queensland
For Nutrition and Food Science
2. University of Sydney
3. University of Adelaide
4. University of Melbourne
5. University of New South Wales
6. University of Western Australia
7. Monash University
8. Deakin University
9. Charles Sturt University
10. Australian National University
11. University of New England, Australia
12. University of Wollongong
13. RMIT University
14. University of Newcastle
15. Curtin University
16. University of Tasmania
17. Victoria University
18. University of South Australia
19. Western Sydney University
20. Flinders University
21. Queensland University of Technology
22. Murdoch University
23. Macquarie University
24. La Trobe University
25. Griffith University
26. James Cook University
27. University of Technology Sydney
28. Southern Cross University
29. Central Queensland University
30. Edith Cowan University
31. Swinburne University of Technology
32. Federation University Australia
33. University of Canberra
34. University of Southern Queensland
35. University of the Sunshine Coast
36. Charles Darwin University
37. Bond University
38. Australian Catholic University
The best cities to study Nutrition and Food Science in Australia based on the number of universities and their ranks are St Lucia , Sydney , Adelaide , and Melbourne .
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Curtin University
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THE World Ranking: 251
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Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition
Learn about the composition of food and take your new skills into the community to provide nutrition advice that makes a real difference.
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Course overview
Learn about the composition of food and explore the social, cultural and economic aspects of nutrition with the Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition. Take your new skills into the community to provide nutrition advice that make a real difference to the lives of people you work with. Ready to inspire positive change through evidence-based nutrition?
A history of teaching and research excellence, world-class facilities, pioneering academics and a long list of industry partners make Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition one of the leading human nutrition courses in Australia. The course attracts high-achieving students from a broad range of sectors. It caters for those looking to turn their lifelong passion for nutrition into sustained career growth, as well as professionals from other areas of health who want to enhance the quality of their care with expertise in human nutrition.
To truly understand the connection between nutrition and health, you will draw on studies from a variety of related disciplines, such as food science, biochemistry, physiology, epidemiology, psychology, public health and politics. Combining this knowledge allows you to examine nutrition from different angles, which is particularly beneficial when providing advice to audiences from diverse backgrounds. Better still, everything you learn is evidence-based, giving you the confidence to combat the dissemination of nutrition misinformation.
A highlight of the course is having the freedom to choose up to four elective units. This allows you to create a degree built for you and your unique career goals. Some of your elective unit options include:
- Sports Nutrition
- Obesity Prevention
- Food Policy and Public Health
- International Nutrition
- Diet and Disease
If you’re looking to pursue a specific nutrition career pathway, you might like to visit the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences' careers website to ensure the elective units you choose meet your career development needs. This course can also be used as a stepping stone into the Master of Human Nutrition , and includes four core units from the masters program.
While the course is conveniently offered on our premium online learning platform , there are many opportunities to engage in practical learning. During the course you can:
- go on an international study tour to gain a global perspective of food and nutrition
- leverage the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences’ extensive list of industry partners to secure work and placement opportunities
- develop your practical research skills with a nutrition research project.
There is growing public interest in the relationship between diet and health, and as a result there are increasing demands from the public for reliable, evidence-based and trustworthy information. In response, the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) has developed a ‘Register of Nutritionists’ to establish a list of appropriately qualified nutrition professionals.
As a graduate of this course, you may be eligible for registration as an ‘Associate Nutritionist’. Following three years of relevant work experience, Associate Nutritionists are able to apply for ‘Registered Nutritionist’ status. Registration with NSA does not authorise registrants to obtain provider numbers with Medicare or Private Health Insurers. Please refer to the NSA website for further information or queries about registration.
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The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8
Course structure
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition students must attain 8 credit points , 4 core units (1 credit point each) and 4 credit points of elective units listed below. 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) and 2 electives from the elective units listed below.
All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first trimester of study.
Students who wish to continue into H714 Master of Human Nutrition and complete the Research Based Project Option B (Research focus) i.e. HSN750 Nutrition Research Project Part A and HSN751 Nutrition Research Project Part B , are strongly advised to undertake HSN715 Understanding Human Nutrition Research Studies and HSN719 Assessment Methods for Nutrition and Physical Activity Research as elective units in this course.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements .
Compulsory units
Elective units
Course structure applies to students commencing in 2019 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2019 should refer to previous online Handbooks or contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Trimester 1
- Academic Integrity Module (0 credit points) DAI001
- Principles of Nutrition (also offered in Trimester 3) HSN701
- Biochemistry and Physiology for Human Nutrition HSN749
Trimester 2
- Lifespan Nutrition HSN702
- Essentials of Food Science HSN735
Elective Units
- Diet and Lifestyle Diseases HSN703
- Public Health Nutrition HSN705
- Nutrition Promotion HSN708
- Sports Nutrition HSN709
- Food, Nutrition and Behaviour HSN713
- Nutrition Research Project Part A HSN750
- Policy and Practice for Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems HSN706
- Systems Thinking in Public Health Nutrition HSN714
- Understanding Human Nutrition Research Studies HSN715
- Obesity Prevention HSN734
- Postgraduate Nutrition Practicum * HSN741
- Nutritional Issues from Early Childhood to Adolescence HSN746
- Nutrition Research Project Part B HSN751
Trimester 3
- Assessment Methods for Nutrition and Physical Activity Research HSN719
- International Nutrition HSN738
- Nutrition for Healthy Ageing HSN743
- Research Practice in Human Nutrition HSN753
- International Perspectives in Food and Nutrition # HSN760
* Practicum Unit # Study Tour Unit
Intakes by location
The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.
Trimester 1 - March
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Trimester 2 - July
- Start date: July
Trimester 3 - November
- Start date: November
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Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Mandatory student checks
Applicable only to students undertaking practicum units, who will therefore require a Working With Children Check. Not mandatory for all students.
As a student in an online course in the Faculty of Health you will be expected to spend 11-13 hours every week studying, interacting online and completing assessment tasks for each unit in your course.
Work experience
Work Integrated Learning principles are embedded within all units. A Postgraduate Nutrition Practicum unit is also available for students to elect to undertake. Specifically designed Careers modules are available on the course specific online site.
Entry requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher
- two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
English language proficiency requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) in each component of test
- other evidence of English language proficiency ( learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements )
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The available fee places for this course are detailed above. Not all courses at Deakin have Commonwealth supported places available.
The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only and represents the typical tuition fees for students completing this course within the same year they started. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of prior learning. One year full-time study load is typically represented by eight credit points of study. Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value.
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Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Apply advanced and integrated knowledge of nutrition and health to nutrition related health problems. |
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Critical thinking | Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information and problems in nutrition, to come to well-reasoned conclusions. |
Problem solving | Apply best practice and evidence to identify problems and generate and evaluate practical solutions to complex nutrition issues. |
Self-management | Employ high level personal responsibility, accountability and autonomy to demonstrate expert judgement, adaptability to new situations, effective work practices, and responsibility as a nutritionist. |
Teamwork | Establish, contribute and maintain a key role in relationships with a range of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes to advance nutrition sciences. |
Global citizenship | Engage in professional and ethical practice that demonstrates a high level of personal autonomy, within diverse contexts in nutrition sciences. |
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PhD in poultry nutrition, physiology and health
This newly funded Australian Research Council Linkage project aims to secure sustainable chicken-meat production by the radical reduction or even elimination of imported soybean meal as the primary protein source in Australian broiler diets by its replacement with feed-grade amino acids and local feedstuffs. The student will explore starch/glucose and protein/amino acid digestive dynamics in poultry diets based on wheat, the primary feed grain in Australia; however, wheat does inherently possess nutritional disadvantages in comparison to maize. This research project collaborates with the leading international animal nutrition company and strongly supported by industries in Australia and overseas. The candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with industry partners to identify future career opportunities. Meanwhile, this inter-disciplinary project collaborates with Charles Perkins Centre within the University of Sydney, the candidate is expected to share time between the Camperdown and Camden campuses. Beyond poultry production, the project also explores the physiological mechanisms for synchrony of nutrient digestion, absorption and metabolism; investigates symbiosis between a microbial community and the animal system and how this influence on food safety, bird health and welfare. The supervisory team has strong academic track-record and industry linkage, we sim to find solutions for global food security via sustainable poultry production. We look forward for you to join our team. The successful applicant will also be supported by a stipend scholarship of $35,950 p.a. for 3.5 years.
Dr Sonia Liu .
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Chicken-meat is the dominant animal protein for Australians and its shortage threatens our national food security as we experienced during pandemic. Its supply is currently under pressure due to increasing feed cost and consumer demand. Feed cost represents 70-80% total production cost and imported soybean meal is the primary protein source for chicken feed and since 2019, its cost has increased by 80%. The Australian chicken-meat industry presently imports around 700,000 tonnes of soybean meal which leads to a $327 million increase on feed cost alone. This project aims to develop soybean meal free poultry diets for Australian chicken-meat industry by using local feed ingredients and feed-grade amino acids under antibiotic-free production systems. Consequently, dietary protein will be dropped by 3-5% to reduce ammonia emission, improve bird welfare and flock health by improving little quality and shed environment. The poultry industry will be more resilient from enhanced sustainability and productivity with predicable feed cost.
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HDR Inherent Requirements In addition to the academic requirements set out in the Science Postgraduate Handbook, you may be required to satisfy a number of inherent requirements to complete this degree. Example of inherent requirements may include:
- Animal, Biological and Veterinary Sciences related bachelor or master degree;
- Have no issue working and conduct euthanization and sample collection with poultry;
- Confidential disclosure and registration of a disability that may hinder your performance in your degree;
- Confidential disclosure of a pre-existing or current medical condition that may hinder your performance in your degree (e.g. heart disease, pace-maker, significant immune suppression, diabetes, vertigo, etc.);
- Ability to perform independently and/or with minimal supervision;
- Ability to undertake certain physical tasks (e.g. heavy lifting);
- Ability to undertake observatory, sensory and communication tasks;
- Ability to spend time at remote sites (e.g. One Tree Island, Narrabri and Camden);
- Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights;
- Ability to operate heavy machinery (e.g. farming equipment);
- Hold or acquire an Australian driver’s licence;
- Meet initial and ongoing immunisation requirements (e.g. Q-Fever, Vaccinia virus, Hepatitis, etc.)
You must consult with your nominated supervisor regarding any identified inherent requirements before completing your application.
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The first step in your Australian PhD application should be to contact a prospective supervisor . Universities will not normally consider applications from international students who haven't done this.
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Once you're found a potential supervisor, you should contact them via email . Try to provide a clear and concise description of your project or interests - and make the relationship to their research obvious.
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If you are applying from the UK or Ireland you can use the free Study Options service to receive advice and guidance during your application.
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Remember that, even if there isn't a deadline, your application will still take time. As a general rule, you should apply at least four months before you hope to start your PhD.
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