Nutrition and Dietetics

UQ can help you achieve your goal of becoming a dietitian and nutritionist. The UQ Faculty of Health Sciences offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs which can prepare you for an exciting career in dietetics or nutrition.

UQ now offers a new dual degree options for students wanting to become a dietitian and nutritionist. This dual degree will graduate students with a Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and a Masters Degree in Dietetics Studies in only 4.5 years. The advantage of this dual degree is that it guarantees you a place in a UQ Master of Dietetics Studies while you complete your undergraduate degree component.*

UQ dietetics and nutrition graduates are highly sought after, so don't miss your opportunity to graduate job-ready, armed with the qualifications and experience to excel in your career.

Dual Degrees:

Undergraduate programs:

Postgraduate programs:

Five great reasons to study to become a dietitian or nutritionist at UQ:

  • Two distinct undergraduate streams (Nutrition / Exercise stream OR Nutrition / Public Health stream) allowing you to follow your interests and career aspirations
  • Graduate with a competitive edge with an undergraduate and postgraduate qualification from the internationally renowned UQ Health Sciences Faculty
  • Extensive practical experience which makes graduates job ready
  • Revolutionary program content that offers the latest developments, research and practices in dietetics and nutrition
  • If the Master of Dietetics Studies is done as part of the dual degree, students may be eligible to receive HECS-HELP.*

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Careers Opportunities in Dietetics and Nutrition:

  • hospital dietitian
  • community nutritionist
  • public health nutritionist
  • sports dietitian
  • food industry dietitian
  • health and wellness promotion
  • researcher
  • private practitioner in dietetics
  • food service administration
     

*For entry to the Master of Dietetics Studies a GPA of 5.0 in the undergraduate component of the dual degree must be achieved. Refer to program rules.

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