Human Nutrition

Deakin's Master of Human Nutrition brings content from related areas like food science, biochemistry, physiology, epidemiology, psychology, sociology and politics and policy. In this program, you are going to develop an advanced understanding of the role of diet and nourishment in the wellness of an individual and the people. You will also know about the biological, social and policy related areas of human nutrition together with skills to appraise the findings of human nutrition studies and project study. This class also gives you the opportunity to take on a diverse array of elective study choices, providing you the ability to pursue topic areas that align with your interests and career aspirations. Students planning to pursue a particular nutrition career pathway should first visit the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences' Careers web site to ensure the elective units that they select will fulfill their livelihood development needs.

Growing public interest in the relationship between health and diet is clear and, consequently, there are increasing demands from the public to receive reliable and dependable info. In response, the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) has generated a'Register of Nutritionists' to'' establish a list of appropriately qualified nutrition professionals.

• Admission to study postgraduate coursework at Deakin is based on recognition of your professional experience and previous qualifications. one year old full time (2 years part time) -- 8 credit issues Admission is based on: Homework honours (AQF8) level in an associated field
• Bachelor degree in an associated discipline, and 2 years relevant job experience
• Graduate certificate or graduate diploma in an associated discipline. Proof academic capability judged to be equivalent. 1.5 years full time (3 years part time) -- 1 2 credit points Admission is based on: Bachelor degree in an associated field
• doctorate degree in any discipline, and two years relevant job experience. Proof academic capability judged to be equivalent.