Overview

Your first year int he Applied Science and Dietetic Practice programme offered at La Trobe University includes a range of health and human bioscience subjects as well as chemistry and food fundamentals, paired with an elective in your area of interest. In second year, you'll deepen your scientific knowledge through subjects in biochemistry, nutrition and disease, physiology, and how food functions in society.

You’ll study with staff who are paving the way in dietetics and nutrition research as well as be taught by experts in clinical dietetics, public health nutrition and food service management. The course structure lets you complete the required subjects for this four-and-a-half year degree in only four years.

Career Outcomes

After graduation, you may work in hospital patient care or in private practice. You could also specialise in managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, or go into research, food regulation and safety, product development, nutrition promotion or public relations.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice has provisional accreditation from the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Academic Integrity Module

Human Biosciences

Introduction to Professional Practice

Individual Determinants of Health

Chemistry Foundations

General Principles of Chemistry

Research and Evidence in Practice

Social Determinants of Health

Chemistry of Food and Cooking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Natural Sciences Biochemistry View 67 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 083317C/071313F

VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40600 AUD / year

≈ 40600 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

9527 AUD / year

≈ 9527 AUD / year

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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