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Dietetic Practice

La Trobe University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 33,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Melbourne, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Dietetic Practice at La Trobe University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Dietetic Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: AUD 33,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Melbourne, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Dietetic Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Academic Integrity Module
  2. Education and Communication Skills for Nutrition
  3. Food Science and Food Skills
  4. Lifespan Nutrition
  5. Dietetic Practice Skills
  6. Community and Public Health Nutrition
  7. Nutritional Epidemiology and Research Skills
  8. Dietetic Practice Theory and Case Management
  9. Individual Case Management
  10. Food Service Management Theory and Practice
  11. Community and Public Health Nutrition

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • You must have a relevant Bachelor\'s degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor\'s degree, completed in the past five years (or subsequent postgraduate study and/or relevant work experience with a minimum grade average of 70 per cent).
  • Prerequisites include two, semester-long subjects at the second year level or higher of a tertiary program in both human physiology and biochemistry, plus two semester-long subjects in human nutrition at any level.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: AUD 33,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact La Trobe University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About La Trobe University

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La Trobe University

Melbourne, Australia

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University Profile
  • Start Date Mar, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months