School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

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Nutrition and Dietetics

At UQ we aim to inspire and create future leaders who innovate, generate and translate nutrition knowledge for a better world.  

Studying Nutrition and Dietetics at UQ means you'll gain sought-after knowledge and skills to make a real difference to people’s health and wellbeing. You'll help people understand the importance of healthy eating, and the role food and nutrition plays in health and the prevention and treatment of illness and disease.

Complete the Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Masters of Dietetics and gain a bachelor's and master’s qualification in 4 years. Alternatively, upon completion of an approved undergraduate degree, you can complete the Master of Dietetics Studies. These pathways will launch your career as a dietitian able to work in all areas of dietetics.  As a graduate you can apply for full membership of Dietitians Australia and the Accredited Practising Dietitian program.

Theoretical knowledge is integrated with various practicum learning experiences which commence from the first semester. You'll complete approximately 850 hours of fully supervised industry placement and practical experience throughout the program. The final year offers flexibility to shape your study path towards research or further professional practice in an area of nutrition in which you may want to specialise.

Whether you choose to work in individualised dietetics care providing medical nutrition therapy in hospitals or private practice, community or public health nutrition, sports nutrition, food industry or food service management, this program will give you a taste of the varied career pathways you can choose as an Accredited Practising Dietitian.

As a UQ Nutrition and Dietetics student, you'll be taught by international leaders in the field and practicing dietitians who have extensive industry experience. You'll have access to world-class learning facilities, modern on-site clinic spaces and well-established industry engagement opportunities.

Career possibilities in nutrition and dietetics:

  • Individualised dietetic care in hospitals and private practice settings 
  • Sports nutrition and dietetics
  • Public health nutrition, policy and government 
  • Food industry  
  • Food service management in hospital, aged care or institutional settings 
  • Health promotion and community nutrition promotion programs
  • Media, marketing, communications and consultancy
  • Research and PhD pathways