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Master of Human Nutrition

Deakin University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 101.5 years
  • English
  • Online
  • Master

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Deakin University campus

About the program

The degree prepares students for careers using nutrition guidance to support health and prevent or treat conditions.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Human Nutrition to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Science foundations first (human body
  • Chemistry. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Clinics
  • Food service
  • Public health nutrition
  • Wellness promotion
  • Nutrition research
  • NDTR credential
  • Graduate study (M.S. In Nutrition
  • M.P.H.
  • D.O.)

Curriculum

  • Science foundations first (human body
  • Chemistry
  • Microorganisms and diet)
  • Then electives in community nutrition
  • Plant-based eating
  • Wellness principles
  • Food culture and nutrition policy advocacy.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent
  • With course-specific prior study or professional requirements where applicable.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree or equivalent

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
  • TOEFL iBT or approved equivalent

Documents you’ll need

  • Certified academic transcripts
  • Award certificates where applicable
  • Passport or proof of identity
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Course-specific supporting documents where required

How to apply

  1. Check the official entry requirements for the chosen course. Apply through Deakin's StudyLink Connect international application service or an authorised agent. Complete the application details. Upload the required documents. Submit the application. Follow the University's offer instructions if admitted.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,600 AUD
Application fee$0 AUD
Deposit$17,000 AUD

Program details

CampusOnline
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health
DepartmentSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value12
Study paceFlexible
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInternational applicants may be considered for Deakin scholarships including merit-based tuition-fee reductions; Eligibility and availability vary by scholarship and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    22 Jan 2027

    70 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    7 Jun 2027

    206 days left

  • Program starts

    November 2026

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 101.5 years.