Program Overview
The Nutrition and Dietetics at Flinders University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Nutrition and Dietetics 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 34,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 9,005 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nutrition and Dietetics programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Nutrition Care Process (4.5 units)
- Communication and Nutrition Counselling (4.5 units)
- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (9 units)
- Research Project: Planning and Preparation (4.5 units)
- Food Service and Professional Practice (4.5 units)
- Research Methods and Critical Thinking in Human Nutrition (9 units)
- The Nutrition Care Process (4.5 units)
- Communication and Nutrition Counselling (4.5 units)
- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (9 units)
- Food Service and Professional Practice (4.5 units)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification which includes:
- at least the equivalent of 13.5 Flinders units 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 9 Flinders units in human biochemistry topics studied at second year level
- at least the equivalent of 6 Flinders units in human physiology topics studied at second year level
- a minimum of credit average
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 34,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 9,005 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 34,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 9,005 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Flinders 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 Flinders University
Flinders University
Adelaide, Australia
public university in Adelaide, South Australia
University Profile- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
