Program Overview

---

Nutrition and Dietetics - M6002

Overview

The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is a professional entry master's degree that enables students to pursue their dream of becoming a dietitian, with the opportunity to become accredited by Dietitians Australia.

Course Details

• Location: On-campus at Clayton: Full time
• Duration: 1.5 or 2 years full-time depending on prior qualifications
• Start date: First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)
• Qualification: Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Fees: Information about fees

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Entry Requirements (International students):
  • Entry level 1: 96 points to complete – Duration: 2 years full-time: An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study with a distinction average (70%)
  • Entry level 2: 72 points to complete – Duration: 1.5 years full-time: An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Nutrition Science with minimum credit average (60%)
• English entry requirements:
  • Level D: IELTS (Academic), Pearson Test of English (Academic), TOEFL Internet-based test
• University entrance requirements: Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia

Extra Requirements

• Additional information: Immunisation, National Police Certificate, Working With Children check, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening check
• Inherent requirements: To complete the degree, students must demonstrate that they have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes

Course Structure

The course structure can be viewed in the Handbook. The course map is also available.

Making the Application

• Future students: Note: Please make sure you read the extra requirements before you apply
• Semester two (July): This course is not available for First Semester (February) entry unless you have completed the Monash University Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree with the required subjects or an equivalent nutrition science degree where credit may be given for units completed that are equivalent to the first semester units of the Masters program
• Apply directly to Monash: Using course code M6002

Fees

• International fee: A$56,000
• Scholarships: We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000
• Other costs and fees: For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course.

CRICOS Provider Number

• Monash University: 00008C
• Monash College: 01857J

Registered Australian University

ABN:
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12140

Authorised by

Chief Marketing, Admissions and Communications Officer and Vice-President

Maintained by

Digital Team
Last updated: Jul 2025

Accessibility

Disclaimer & copyright Terms & conditions Data privacy & cyber security Data Consent Settings

Copyright 2025 Monash University

We use cookies to improve your experience, but you can choose which ones we use, and opt-out at any time. You can find more information in our Website Terms and Conditions

Accept all Cookie settings

Community

• Faculties
• Locations
• Diversity and inclusion
• Safety and security
• Sustainable development

Resources

• Important dates
• How to apply
• A-Z index
• Policy Bank
• FAQs

Contact

• Contact us
• Campus maps
• Jobs at Monash
• Recruit a student
• Pay online

News

• Latest news
• Monash Lens
• Podcasts
• A Different Lens
• Monash Life

On Our Site

• Who we are
• Find a course
• Find a researcher
• Partner with Monash
• Sitemap