Education Qualifications
To become an qualified dietitian you need to complete a tertiary-level course accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), which is generally a four year course. Currently there are courses in all states of Australia. Courses vary depending on the university (refer the Dietitians Association of Australia website for course providers) and range from a one- to two-year postgraduate diploma or Master’s degree.
Some of the universities offering these courses are Deakin University, Latrobe University, Monash University, University of Sydney, University of Canberra, Queensland University of Technology, Flinders University in South Australia and Edith Cowan University in Western Australia.
You need to have previously gained a Bachelor of Science degree including subjects in physiology and biochemistry. Nutrition and dietetics courses cover food, nutrition, health and diet-related medical conditions, and skills in communication, counselling, education, health promotion, management, research and critical analysis of research literature. Once qualified, you need to undertake ongoing continuing professional development to keep up-to-date and commit to the DAA’s Code of Professional Conduct.
The entry criteria for tertiary institutions differs from year to year. The above comments are a guide only. To gain specific entry criteria, contact the relevant university or use Hobson's The Good University Guide.
Relevant Universities Colleges & TAFE
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About the Author
Dietitians Association of Australia
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the national Association of the profession, with branches in each State and Territory. DAA represents over 4,000 members. Dietitians are employed in a wide variety of work areas including clinical dietetics, community nutrition, education, private sector, government, research and industry.
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