School of Public Health Areas of Study: Dietetics

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Dietetics
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Dietetics: The School of Public Health has been graduating dietitians for 25 years. In addition, the School of Public Health has strong links with the profession and provides extensive practical experience which helps ensure graduates are ready for the workforce. Our students have many interests and most will come through our nutrition program.

About our Dietetics Program

Our course has been accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia and graduates are eligible for membership as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

Students with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) degree study the use of diet to prevent or treat diseases. Dietetics is concerned with the science and art of providing nutritional care for individuals and groups differing widely in economic, social, psychological and physiological conditions.

Upon completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics there are a number of study options that students can undertake. Students pursuing studies by higher degree may apply for scholarships. Information about scholarships and closing dates can be found on the Curtin Scholarship website

Post Graduate Diploma
	Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
Master -coursework
	Master of Public Health (Professional Masters - 3 semesters full time) - [ view as pdf ]
	Master of Public Health (4 semesters full time)
	Master of Science (Public Health)
Higher Degree by Research - Masters and Doctoral Programs
	Master of Dietetics
	Master of Science (Public Health)
	Master of Public Health- [ view as pdf ]
	Doctor of Public Health
	Doctor of Philosophy

Career Opportunities

More detail about careers available upon completion of a Dietetics degree can be found here.

To find out what types of career pathways and exciting employment our graduates have had please view our graduate stories

Information & Resources
	Staff and Lecturers for Dietetics: Click here to view information on the staff working in this area.
	Course Coordinators (postgrad)
	Nutrition & Dietetic Student Work Experience / Volunteer Information Pack: The Nutrition and Dietetic Student Work Experience / Volunteer Information Pack has been developed to assist and inform students who would like to volunteer and be involved in work experience during the course of their degree. You may also need to fill out a Guild Insurance Form.
	Curtin Online Handbook (Program& Course Information)
	Online Unit Outlines
	Fees
	Student Resources: Curtin University and the School of Public Health have many resources available to students.

Contact Information

Dietetics Program
School of Public Health
Tel: +61 (08) 9266 4583
Fax: +61 (08) 9266 4593
Email Enquries (click)

Application Procedures: Information regarding admissions and applying to Curtin University can be found here, (information for Undergraduate, Post-graduate and International students).
The final closing dates for applications (undergraduate) are shown under the TISC Calendar.