Dietetic Practice

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  • University/Institute Name Australian Catholic University (ACU)
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration2 years
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Position Details (Master's)

The Dietetic Practice course from Australian Catholic University (ACU)combines theory and practice placement across dietetic practice areas including food and nutrition counselling with individuals, food and nutrition education and capacity building with groups, public health nutrition, food production and provision to individuals, and research.

The Dietetic Practice course from Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a 2-year full-time program. Dietetic Practice is the application of the science of food and nutrition across a range of domains to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and populations.

Careers

Employment for graduates will be across a range of sectors and depend in part on the interests of the graduate.

Examples of the work and settings the course prepares graduates for includes:

  • Acute health services e.g. hospitals
  • Community health services
  • Aged care facilities
  • Private practice/consulting
  • Food and nutrition communication/media
  • Food production and provision
  • National and international health agencies
  • State and federal government health departments
  • Public health nutrition
  • Food industry
  • Food science and technology
  • Food safety and regulation
  • Food research and product development
  • Education sector

Courses include:

  • Dietetic Practice with Individuals
  • Dietetic Practice with Groups
  • Research in Food Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Entrepreneurial Dietetic Practice
  • Dietetic Practice and Management

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Jan 2026