The School of Molecular Bioscience at the University of Sydney has a long history of teaching Nutrition and Dietetics, providing excellence in clinical nutrition education since 1967. The School is recognised for its strengths in nutrition, food science and public health nutrition research, and has strong links with the medical and clinical dietetic staff at Sydney’s major teaching hospitals. The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is a 2-year, full time course in which you cover all aspects of human nutrition including food science, nutritional science, dietary assessment and research methodology, medical nutrition, public health, community nutrition and food service management. Members of the dietetic profession participate in teaching the course. The first year of study is devoted to coursework and the second year to a 20 week professional placement in clinical, community and food service health services. Students undertake a full semester of research (worth 25% of total marks) in which they work with academic and research staff who are world leaders in research into chronic lifestyle-related disease and obesity prevention and management, glycaemic index and evidence-based practice of nutrition and dietetics.

After successfully completing the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, you are eligible for provisional Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status in the Dietitians Association of Australia, the accreditation organisation for dietitians. There are increasing avenues of opportunity and careers for nutritionists and dietitians. New graduates are able to apply for positions in: * hospitals * community health centres and area health services * private practice * sports nutrition * food industry * advertising * consulting * non-government organisations * public service (allied health professionals) * academia (lecturer or research scientist in nutrition)