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Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
104 |
Delivery Mode: |
On-campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
574N |
CRICOS Code: |
026169E |
Overview
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) is designed to meet core fields of competency defined by the dietetics and exercise science professions, including key areas of clinical dietetics practice, community and public health nutrition, food service systems management, exercise prescription, exercise rehabilitation and clinical practicum studies.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
It should be noted that the last intake into the Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics & Exercise Rehabilitation) will be in 2012. Applicants will be required to hold a Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Nutrition) from UOW.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) requires the successful completion of 104 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases under the Additional Information Section. Clearances will be required before the placements and research project and students should discuss this matter with the Exercise Rehabilitation Coordinator well ahead of time as clearances can take several weeks to process.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Year 1 | |||
EXSC920 |
Clinical Exercise Physiology |
Autumn |
24 |
SHS 900 |
Research Projects |
Autumn |
8 |
DIET950 |
Dietetics 1 |
Spring |
8 |
EXSC921 |
Clinical Practicum |
Spring |
16 |
Year 2 | |||
DIET951 |
Dietetics 2 |
Autumn |
8 |
DIET956 |
Food Service & Dietetics Management |
Autumn |
8 |
GHMA929 |
Exercise Psychology & Dietary Counselling |
Autumn |
8 |
DIET954 |
Practical Studies in Nutrition & Dietetics |
Spring |
24 |
Professional Recognition
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) is designed to provide a qualification recognised by the Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA) and Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA; formerly Australian Association for Exercise & Sports Science (AAESS)).
Student Income Support
In 2007, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) announced that it has made provisions to extend student income support (Austudy and Youth Allowance) to students undertaking professionally oriented masters programs.
The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student Income Support.
Students who have queries about their income support eligibility should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further information.
Further Information
Mr Marc Brown
Course Coordinator, Exercise Rehabilitation
+61 2 4221 3495
marc_brown@uow.edu.au
A/Prof Philippa Lyons-Wall
Course Coordinator, Nutrition and Dietetics
+61 2 4221 3462
philippa_lyons-wall@uow.edu.au