MSc/PgDip Advancing Practice in Dietetics
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
This fully online MSc/PgDip program equips registered dietitians with advanced knowledge and skills for leadership, specialist, research, and education roles. The learner-centered approach allows customization based on individual interests and aspirations, while the Advancing Practice in Health Framework provides a broad range of topics to enhance practice and contribute to the health of the nation.
Program Outline
MSc/PgDip Advancing Practice in Dietetics (Advancing Practice in Health Framework)
Degree Overview
This fully online program aims to equip registered dietitians with the knowledge and skills required for advanced dietetic practice. The Advancing Practice in Health Framework allows learners to tailor their learning to their specific interests, requirements, and aspirations.
Objectives:
- Enhance the knowledge and skills of registered dietitians.
- Advance their practice in the field of dietetics.
- Enable them to contribute to the health of the nation and beyond.
- equip learners with the skills and knowledge to demonstrate sustainable impact in practice.
Description:
The program offers a learner-centered approach, allowing individuals to customize their learning journey. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including:
- Fundamentals of Advancing Practice
- Critical Analysis
- Evaluation and Research Methodologies
- Clinical Competency Workplace Modules The program is delivered part-time online, providing flexibility for working professionals. Participants can choose to study for a full MSc (180 credits) or a PgDip (120 credits). Alternatively, they can register as an associate student and complete a single module for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Outline
Content:
The program covers a variety of topics relevant to advanced dietetic practice, including:
- Advanced Competencies
- Enquiry-based Practice
- Fundamentals of Advancing Practice
- Demonstrating Impact in Practice
- Optional modules from the Advancing Practice in Health Framework
Structure:
The program is delivered online and can be studied from a distance. The modules are designed to be completed part-time over a period of 2-5 years.
Course Schedule:
The program is offered with two intakes per year, in September and January.
Individual Modules:
- Advanced Competencies I & II (20/40 credits): These modules enable learners to attain pre-agreed workplace competencies and critically evaluate the evidence base underpinning their chosen area of work.
- Enquiry-based Practice (20 credits): This module provides an understanding of research principles, methodologies, and analysis.
- Fundamentals of Advancing Practice (20 credits): This module provides critical knowledge and understanding of advanced practice.
- Demonstrating Impact in Practice (20 credits): This module enables learners to advance their practice by demonstrating sustainable impact at a service, project, or community level.
- Optional Module (20 credits): Learners can choose an optional module from any approved Framework modules.
- Dissertation (60 credits): For the MSc, students will complete a dissertation.
Assessment
The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Critical and reflective courseworks
- ePortfolios
- Presentations
- Practice-based assessments Assessment criteria are designed to evaluate the learner's knowledge, understanding, and application of the concepts covered in the program.
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Online lectures and tutorials
- Independent study
- Group work
- Reflective practice
Faculty:
The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified professionals in the field of dietetics. The teaching staff includes:
- Dr. Jane Culpan
- Dr. Judith Lane
- Dr. Kavi Jagadamma
Unique Approaches:
The program adopts a learner-centered approach, allowing students to tailor their learning to their individual needs and interests. The use of online learning technologies provides flexibility and accessibility for working professionals.
Careers
Career Opportunities:
The program prepares graduates for a variety of advanced roles in the field of dietetics, including:
- Leadership positions
- Specialist roles
- Research positions
- Education and training roles
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of the program are well-equipped to make a significant contribution to the health and well-being of individuals and communities. They are highly sought-after by employers in the healthcare sector.
Other
Additional Information:
- The program is delivered in partnership with other universities and organizations within the Advancing Practice in Health Framework.
- Learners are encouraged to engage in networking opportunities with other professionals in the field.
- The program website provides additional information about the program, including the curriculum, teaching staff, and admissions process. Specific details may vary depending on the year of study and other factors.
