Overview

The Dietetic Practice course offered at La Trobe University provides a background in individual case management, clinical dietetic practice, community and public health nutrition and food service management, with a focus on evidence-based practice in nutrition and dietetics.

Dietitians have a key role in the nutrition management of diseases and conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, malnutrition, food allergy and intolerance.

Dietitians are active in the prevention of many diseases and conditions through nutrition education, health promotion and advocacy.

They may work independently or as members of health care teams. Dietitians are also involved in research, food industry and health services management.

The course aims to prepare graduates for entry-level roles in all areas of dietetics, including patient/client care in hospitals, private practice, community nutrition and public health and food service.

Dietitians also work in a range of other fields including research, teaching and training, management, writing, media, marketing, public relations and the food industry (including product development, food regulation, safety, consumer nutrition education and nutrition marketing).

Students in this course will acquire and apply knowledge of food, food science and nutrition, develop practical skills of dietetic management of health and disease and develop skills in research and evidence- based practice in dietetics.

Career Outcomes

Graduates may find work in all areas of dietetics, including patient/client care in hospitals, private practice, sports associations, community nutrition, and public health and food service companies. Dietitians also work in research, teaching and training, management, writing, media, marketing and public relations.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Food Science and Food Skills

Lifespan Nutrition

Dietetic Practice Skills

Community and Public Health Nutrition

Epidemiology and Research Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00 , National

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Internationals - The University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 110805C

Subject prerequisites in the Bachelor's degree or postgraduate course, or taken as single subject (non-award) studies are: Two full semester subjects of human biology at first year tertiary level followed by two full semester subjects of human physiology at second year tertiary level or higher.
Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in a health or science related area, completed within the last five years with a minimum grade average of 70 per cent (or subsequent postgraduate study and/or relevant work experience).
7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.

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Tuition Fees

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51200 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

43200 AUD / year

≈ 43200 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students:

Commonwealth supported places (CSP): Available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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