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Master of Nutrition and Population Health

Deakin University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 152, 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A one-and-a-half-to-two-year master's degree in nutrition and the health of populations, taught on campus at Melbourne Burwood Campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate advanced theories and contemporary practice in Nutrition and Population Health. Apply analytical
  • research and problem-solving methods to complex issues. Communicate evidence-based recommendations in the field.

Career outcomes

  • Health Program Coordinator
  • Research Assistant
  • Healthcare Analyst

Curriculum

  • 8
  • 12 or 16 credit points over 1.5 to two years
  • usually four credit points per trimester. Structure: 15 credit points of core units
  • 1 credit point of course electives. Units include Principles of Nutrition
  • Food
  • Nutrition and Behaviour
  • Biochemistry and Physiology for Human Nutrition
  • Lifespan Nutrition
  • Understanding Human Nutrition Research Studies. Work-integrated learning
  • placement or internship options are listed.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline or equivalent
  • 1 to 1.5 year pathways need a related graduate certificate or diploma
  • Honours degree
  • Or a related bachelor plus two years' relevant work experience
  • Selection is competitive for psychology
  • Optometry
  • Medicine
  • Speech pathology and teaching.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline or equivalent; shorter 1-1.5 year pathways need a related graduate certificate/diploma, honours degree, or a related bachelor plus two years' relevant work experience (Masters coursework, admission policy effective 2026-10-06); selection is competitive for some (psychology, optometry, medicine, speech pathology, teaching with Casper)

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
  • TOEFL iBT Not published
  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
  • PTE Academic Not published
  • Cambridge Not published
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Nutrition and Population Health admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$45,200 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$11,300 AUD

Program details

CampusMelbourne Burwood Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health
DepartmentDepartment of Health Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value16,8
Study paceFlexible,Fixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteDeakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Nutrition and Population Health.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    22 Jan 2027

    70 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    183 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 152, 2 years.