Learn the skills to work effectively as a nutritionist in a range of employment settings.
Deakin’s Master of Human Nutrition draws content from related disciplines such as food science, biochemistry, physiology, epidemiology, psychology, sociology and politics and policy.
In this course, you will develop an advanced understanding of the role of nutrition and diet in the health of individuals and the population. You will also learn about the biological, social and policy related aspects of human nutrition along with skills to evaluate the findings of human nutrition studies and undertaking research.
This course also provides you with the opportunity to undertake a diverse range of elective study options, giving you the ability to pursue topic areas that align with your interests and career aspirations.
Professional recognition
Growing public interest in the relationship between diet and health is evident and, as a result, there are increasing demands from the public for reliable 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. For details about the registration process, please refer to the Nutrition Society of Australia website.
To complete the Master of Human Nutrition students must attain12 credit points comprising:
6 core units (these are compulsory) worth 1 credit point each
6 credit points of electives (units worth 1 or 2 credit points, 6 credit points in total).
At least 4 of the 6 elective credit points must be selected from the Nutrition elective list included in the course structure.
Up to 2 credit points may be chosen from postgraduate units offered by any faculty of the University (subject to unit rules and approval by the course director).
Option A: 1 additional core unit in research and 5 electives (6 credit points in total)
OR
Option B: 2 additional core units in research (totalling 4 credit points) and 2 electives (6 credit points in total).
For students completing both a postgraduate human nutrition course (H511 or H714) and the Graduate Certificate of Public Health Nutrition (H517), a maximum of 2 credit points of credit for prior learning can be shared between both awards.
Course structure
Core units
Course structure applies for students who commenced in 2015 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2015 should refer to previous online Handbooks or consult your course enrolment officer.
From 2015 onwards, students who completed an undergraduate degree from a non-cognate area and have completed H511 Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition, will be granted preclusions for HSN701, HSN702, HSN749 and HSN735.
From 2015 onwards, students who have previously completed an undergraduate degree in the cognate area and have completed H511 Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition, will be granted credit for prior learning for HSN701, HSN702, HSN749 and HSN735.
