昆士蘭科技大學(xué)

Dietitians use their advanced knowledge in the science of nutrition to advise on appropriate diet, food preparation and menu planning to treat nutrition-related disease. Accredited practising dietitians often work alongside health professionals in hospitals and community settings delivering individual dietary counselling, medical nutrition therapy and group dietary therapy. Their work contributes to the promotion of health, the prevention and treatment of disease such as diabetes and cancer, and optimal health maintenance.

From 2019 QUT will offer a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours), which will replace the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. This course will lead you to a career as a dietitian and/or nutritionist in industries including health, food, research, government, non-government, university and corporate sectors.

The honours component is embedded within the program and will provide you with a strong foundation in research and critical thinking which will assist you to contribute to solutions for nutrition problems. You will undertake a research project in your final year of studies that allows you to synthesise and apply knowledge and skills developed in the earlier years of the course.

QUT has offered an industry accredited program for more than 40 years and is recognised for delivering job ready graduates who are in demand and securing competitive graduate employment positions.

You will be taught by industry leaders with experience in areas including sports dietetics and Indigenous health. They hold senior positions on industry boards and councils, and many also lead projects and government initiatives to improve population health and nutrition. These close links with industry ensure your study is relevant and you will be prepared to meet the demands of the profession in a changing healthcare environment.

Highlights

Enjoy a career as a dietitian and/or nutritionist in industries including health, food, research, government, non-government, university and corporate sectors.
Be taught by industry leaders with experience in areas including
sports dietetics and Indigenous health.
Gain a strong foundation in research and critical thinking with the embedded honours component.
Get hands-on experience providing nutrition assessments and dietary
advice to real clients in QUT Health Clinics.
Complete professional placements in settings including community health centres, hospitals, correctional facilities and catering institutions.
Become an Accredited Practising Dietitian at the completion of your degree.

Career outcomes

Graduates have a range of career pathways. They often provide nutrition therapy to clients in the management of disease and illness in hospitals, private practice, community health centres and nursing homes. They may also consult to the food industry on product development and marketing, prepare educational resources for industry, schools and community, or develop food and nutrition policies for government and non-government organisations.

Possible careers

Dietitian
Nutritionist/Dietitian