Gain the skills to work as an accredited dietitian and a nutritionist to improve individual and community health and wellbeing

Study a degree in dietetics to become a trusted expert in nutrition, empowering individuals and communities to live healthier lives through evidence-based, personalised care. Dietitians work in a diversity of roles, helping people of all ages and health goals. Study in our purpose-built kitchen and learn from Accredited Practising Dietitians with strong industry connections. Throughout this degree you'll be supported every step of the way, which is why our Health Services and Support offerings have five-star ratings for overall experience, teaching quality, student support, skills development, and resources (Good Universities Guide 2024).

This degree provides the flexibility to advance your professional practice skills or to complete a dissertation in your final year of study.

Highlights of studying Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)

• Develop an understanding of chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry before undertaking advanced study in human nutrition and dietetics.
• In the final phases of your degree, you'll complete at least 20 weeks (100+ days) of full-time professional placement across various sites in Queensland and interstate, gaining industry connections and applying your skills in practical settings.
• Learn through extensive practical experience in state-of-the-art facilities, including a purpose-built teaching kitchen and a nutrition clinic in the Griffith Health Centre.
• Collaborate with future doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and other health professionals in high-level skill simulations.
• Our teaching team of Accredited Practising Dietitians offers expertise and leverages strong connections with hospitals, aged care, public health organisations, and food services.
• In Australia, all dietitians are nutritionists, but only dietitians can provide medical nutritional therapy to individual patients. Graduates of this degree will hold both qualifications.
• Experience a supportive culture throughout your studies with cohort groups on social media, student reps, a peer-mentoring program, and additional support from year level advisers.

Academic entry requirements (by country)

Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for this program. You can view the academic entry requirements for this program here.

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (1355) Students

Current Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (1355) students that have completed Years 1, 2 and 3 are eligible to apply for admission to this program. Eligible students, as determined by the Program Director and subject to the following criteria, in this program will undertake the dissertation in Year 4,:

• achievement of a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 for all coursework at the completion of third year/trimester one of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (1355).

The Program Director will take the following into consideration when assessing applications for admission:

• the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic; and
• the resources available to support the candidature including availability of appropriate supervision.

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)

Grade average of 78 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5
• OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22)
• OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 58.

• Admission Procedure

Griffith has a strong focus on career support and employability, embedding experience, knowledge, connections, and purpose throughout your degree to create career-ready graduates. 85% of graduates are employed as dietitians within 6 months, primarily in hospitals or private practice. Some of the leading organisations our graduates work with include Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Gold Coast Titans (National Rugby League), and the Heart Foundation.

As a nutrition and dietetics professional, you'll be qualified to work in traditional roles in the health industry as a dietitian/nutritionist in private and public hospitals, community health services, health promotion and public health units, and in the emerging areas of private practice, and the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Potential career paths may include:

• Patient care: Work in hospitals, nursing homes, private practice, allied health centres, and online.
• Community and public health nutrition: Promote health programs with organisations.
• Research and Education: Investigate nutrition and health issues, teach, write, and engage in media work.
• Food industry: Ensure compliance, consumer education, product development, marketing, and public relations.
• Food service and management: Roles in health, catering, Armed Forces, cruise ships, and consultancy.
• Entrepreneurship: Apply your nutrition knowledge and skills to a range of potential career pathways.