Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Area of Study

Nutrition and dietetics

All areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.

Managing faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Campus(es)	Clayton

Notes

Compulsory off-campus and out-of-hours placements may be a key component of courses undertaken in this area of study.

Description

Studies in nutrition and dietetics provide a strong biomedical science training and understanding of the role of food in our society.

Graduates will be well equipped to meet a broad range of vocational and academic opportunities and challenges.

Intensive full-time clinical experience in a range of settings is provided as well as a rural placement, and studies in health promotion and public health, and a major program planning placement is undertaken.

It is expected that graduates of Monash's bachelor degrees nutrition and dietetics will be eligible for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia and can apply for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status.

Units

For the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course.

Relevant Courses

3404 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
3865 The honours degree of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics