The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Monash provides students with an appreciation of the broad scope of food in society, in-depth knowledge of nutritional and biomedical science, the role of nutrition in health and disease and practical experience in a range of healthcare settings.
The course has been accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and graduates are eligible to become Accredited Practicing Dietitians (APDs).
Monash graduates work in health-care services, government sector, teaching, research, work-place health promotion, product development, marketing and promotion, food services management and nutrition care.
In some cases postgraduate study may strengthen these career prospects.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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| Intakes | First semester | First semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4 years full-time | 4 years |
| Credit points | 192 total for course | 192 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $7,300 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $32,700 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 037825J |
| Monash course code | 3404 | 3404 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact | Email: nutrition.dietetics@med.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9594 5510 |
International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Australian: Accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia. Graduates are eligible to apply for Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) status.
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, and a study score of at least 30 in chemistry.
English and Chemistry at a minimum of four at higher level or five at standard level.
Local students -(eg. graduates, TAFE, other university) applicants must complete and submit a Monash Supplementary Information Form online, see the VTAC admissions webpage by the date specified on the form. Applicants will be ranked for interview according to their ENTER (or equivalent) and Grade Point Average (GPA), as well as their responses to the supplementary form, and will be notified, if required, to attend an interview in December by telephone or email.
Current Monash students applying for a course transfer to this course need to complete a Course Transfer Application and the Monash Supplementary Information Form. Refer to http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nutrition-dietetics/entry/index.html
All international students studying Year 12 and IB in Australia) must complete a Monash Supplementary Information Form and submit it through VTAC. Other international applicants are not required to complete the supplementary form. Non School Leaver International students are NOT required to attend an interview EXCEPT for Graduate Entry
applicants applying to gain a place from Year 3 of the Nutrition and Dietetics Course at Monash.
ALL APPLICANTS must notify the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics by email nutrition.dietetics@med.monash.edu.au of any changes to their address or telephone details subsequent to submission of the supplementary form.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
|---|---|
| ENTER clearly in* | Range of criteria |
* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
This course is currently not available to domestic students.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, and a study score of at least 30 in chemistry.
English and Chemistry at a minimum of four at higher level or five at standard level.
Gaining the required result in one of the following tests of English language:
IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5.
a TOEFL minimum test score of either;
in the written TOEFL, 600 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 5.0; or
in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 100 with at least 24 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section.
Local students -(eg. graduates, TAFE, other university) applicants must complete and submit a Monash Supplementary Information Form online, see the VTAC admissions webpage by the date specified on the form. Applicants will be ranked for interview according to their ENTER (or equivalent) and Grade Point Average (GPA), as well as their responses to the supplementary form, and will be notified, if required, to attend an interview in December by telephone or email.
Current Monash students applying for a course transfer to this course need to complete a Course Transfer Application and the Monash Supplementary Information Form. Refer to http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nutrition-dietetics/entry/index.html
All international students studying Year 12 and IB in Australia) must complete a Monash Supplementary Information Form and submit it through VTAC. Other international applicants are not required to complete the supplementary form. Non School Leaver International students are NOT required to attend an interview EXCEPT for Graduate Entry
applicants applying to gain a place from Year 3 of the Nutrition and Dietetics Course at Monash.
ALL APPLICANTS must notify the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics by email nutrition.dietetics@med.monash.edu.au of any changes to their address or telephone details subsequent to submission of the supplementary form.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | Range of criteria |
| GCE A level | 14 |
| All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate | 85% |
| Hong Kong A level | 13 |
| ISC of the CISCE India | 80% |
| MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) | 320 |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 87% |
| RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year | 90% |
| Sri Lanka A level | 14 |
| STPM Malaysia | 11 |
| Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year | 85% |
| UNIPREP Indonesia | 9 |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 9 |
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
This course is currently not available to international students.
Nutrition and dietetics, biochemistry, public health, health sciences, food science, food quality management.
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