Bachelor/Master Nutrition Science & Dietetics at QUT

Master's Degree Nutrition & Dietetics Full Time

Bachelor of Nutrition Science / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

at Queensland University of Technology · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

120801B

CRICOS provider code

00213J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

4 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$191,600 total

Per year

A$47,900/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is designed for students planning to become accredited practising dietitians in Australia. The integrated four-year degree covers human nutrition, food science, disease prevention, and nutritional assessment in the undergraduate stage. You’ll move into advanced clinical dietetics, community nutrition, public health, and food service management as part of the master's component.

This combined degree typically consists of units of study, each with assigned credit points. Throughout the course, students complete core nutrition science subjects, electives, and undertake honours-level research or project work. In the final master's year, there’s a strong focus on professional placement, with industry-linked practical experience in hospitals, community health services, and food industry settings. These hands-on experiences are essential, as the field of nutrition and dietetics in Australia expects practical competence for employment and accreditation.

Graduates gain practical and scientific skills in nutritional assessment, diet planning, food service management, and nutrition communication. Critical thinking, cultural understanding, teamwork, and research abilities are shaped through both coursework and placements. This course suits those who want to work directly with individuals, families, and communities to improve health, or in planning and managing nutrition-related services and policy. The programme is often a pathway to professional recognition, but students should check the official university site for current accreditation status if planning to practise as a dietitian in Australia.

International students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods. After graduation, the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream may be an option for eligible graduates wishing to gain practical experience in Australia.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Accredited practising dietitian (with eligibility as determined by official university advice)
Community nutritionist
Public health nutrition policy adviser
Food industry product development
Clinical dietetics roles in hospitals or private practice
Research roles in nutrition and public health organisations
Government health departments and NGOs focused on nutrition

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Nutrition Science / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at Queensland University of Technology?

It typically takes 4 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$191,600 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Accredited practising dietitian (with eligibility as determined by official university advice)Community nutritionistPublic health nutrition policy adviserFood industry product developmentClinical dietetics roles in hospitals or private practiceResearch roles in nutrition and publ...

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