Masters (Coursework)
Gain a deeper understanding of nutrition to become an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
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.
Equivalent subjects| Subject | Qualification equivalent |
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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.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
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.
We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.
If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.
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] |
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] |
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