MDietPrac
Credit points
140 - 160
Minimum duration
2 years full-time
Approved locations
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
EFTSL value of units : All 10cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a credit point (cp) value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
Admission Requirement A
Pathway 1 (140cp)
a. ACU’s Bachelor of Nutrition Science which includes completion of the ACU units NUTR404 Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science and NUTR405 Foods for Special Diets, AND one of the following:
- a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
- evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation.
OR
Admission Requirement B
Pathway 2 (150cp)
b. ACU’s Bachelor of Nutrition Science which includes completion of the ACU unit NUTR404 Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science AND one of the following:
- a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
- evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation.
OR
Admission Requirement C
Pathway 3 (160cp)
c. A Bachelor degree in Nutrition (or equivalent) which includes the equivalent of one full-time half year of study (4 study units or equivalent) in:
- Chemistry followed by Biochemistry; and
- Human Biology and Human Physiology; and
- Food and Human Nutrition Science, which must include foundation nutrition, nutrition through the lifespan, food science, and the role of diet in the development and management of chronic disease;
AND one of the following:
- a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
- evidence of relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation; or
- completion of ACU's Graduate Certificate in Culinary Nutrition Science with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on the ACU 7 point scale.
NOTE: Applicants having completed ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Culinary Nutrition Science may be eligible for recognition of prior learning of up to 40 credit points.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
Completion requirements
Students admitted under Admission Requirement A:
Pathway 1 (140 cp)
To qualify for the Master of Dietetic Practice, a student must complete 140 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 80 cp from Specified Units (Part A)
- 50 cp from Professional Practice Units (Part C)
- 10 cp from International/Community engagement Placement Units (Part D)
Students admitted under Admission Requirement B:
Pathway 2 (150 cp)
To qualify for the Master of Dietetic Practice, a student must complete 150 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 80 cp from Specified Units (Part A)
- 10 cp from Culinary Nutrition Units (Part B)
- 50 cp from Professional Practice Units (Part C)
- 10 cp from International/Community engagement Placement Units (Part D)
Students admitted under Admission Requirement C:
Pathway 3 (160 cp)
To qualify for the Master of Dietetic Practice, a student must complete 160 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 80 cp from Specified Units (Part A)
- 20 cp from Culinary Nutrition Units (Part B)
- 50 cp from Professional Practice Units (Part C)
- 10 cp from International/Community engagement Placement Units (Part D)
Exit points
A student who has completed 20 cp of Culinary Nutrition Units and 20 cp of Specified Units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings may exit with the Graduate Certificate in Culinary Nutrition Science.
Progression requirements
Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.