Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
An approved degree with completed tertiary studies in biochemistry, physiology and nutrition that meet the accreditation requirements of the national standards for dietetics.
Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity.The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
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provisional entry pathway is available to domestic students.
An approved degree with completed tertiary studies in biochemistry, physiology and nutrition that meet the accreditation requirements of the national standards for dietetics.
Entry is competitive based on GPA with a limited intake capacity.The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
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provisional entry pathway is available to domestic students.
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
BE and OET are not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
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To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
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International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Dietetics Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
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Prior approved studies must have been successfully completed within the 10 year period immediately preceding the proposed date of commencement, and include:
| Prerequisite | Units | UQ equivalent *course(s) |
| Public health nutrition at 2000 level or higher | 4 | NUTR3011 + NUTR3012 |
| Nutrition at 2000 level or higher | 4 | NUTR2101 + NUTR3201 |
| Human Physiology/Biology (incl. 4 units in human physiology) at 2000 level or higher (4 semester sequence in anatomy/physiology must be demonstrated) | 8 | [(BIOM1000 + ANAT1000) or (BIOL1020 + BIOL1040) or (BIOM1050 + (PHYL1007 or ANAT1005)) or (BIOM1070 + BIOM1071)] + [BIOM2011 or PHYL2730] + [BIOM2012 or BIOM2015] |
| Research methods (incl. statistical component) | 2 | HMST3846 or PUBH2007 |
| Behavioural science | 2 | PSYC1030 |
| Food sciences in commodities | 2 | FOOD2000 |
| Chemistry/Biochemistry (incl. 4 units in biochemistry) at 2000 level or higher (4 semester sequence in biochemistry must be demonstrated) | 8 | [CHEM1010 or CHEM1090 or CHEM1100] + [CHEM1020 or CHEM1021 or CHEM1022 or CHEM1200 or CHEM1221 or CHEM1222] + BIOC2000 + [BIOL3230 or BIOC3006] |
*Not an exhaustive list of courses.Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
If an applicant has results pending in the semester of application, the results will not be included in the selection process.
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Prior approved studies must have been successfully completed within the 10 year period immediately preceding the proposed date of commencement, and include:
| Prerequisite | Units | UQ equivalent *course(s) |
| Public health nutrition at 2000 level or higher | 4 | NUTR3011 + NUTR3012 |
| Nutrition at 2000 level or higher | 4 | NUTR2101 + NUTR3201 |
| Human Physiology/Biology (incl. 4 units in human physiology) at 2000 level or higher (4 semester sequence in anatomy/physiology must be demonstrated) | 8 | [(BIOM1000 + ANAT1000) or (BIOL1020 + BIOL1040) or (BIOM1050 + (PHYL1007 or ANAT1005)) or (BIOM1070 + BIOM1071)] + [BIOM2011 or PHYL2730] + [BIOM2012 or BIOM2015] |
| Research methods (incl. statistical component) | 2 | HMST3846 or PUBH2007 |
| Behavioural science | 2 | PSYC1030 |
| Food sciences in commodities | 2 | FOOD2000 |
| Chemistry/Biochemistry (incl. 4 units in biochemistry) at 2000 level or higher (4 semester sequence in biochemistry must be demonstrated) | 8 | [CHEM1010 or CHEM1090 or CHEM1100] + [CHEM1020 or CHEM1021 or CHEM1022 or CHEM1200 or CHEM1221 or CHEM1222] + BIOC2000 + [BIOL3230 or BIOC3006] |
*Not an exhaustive list of courses.Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
If an applicant has results pending in the semester of application, the results will not be included in the selection process.
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