For many people, food is something to be shared and enjoyed. For others, food can be a source of anxiety or illness. For all of us though, food has a major impact on our health.
Dietitians are healthcare professionals who improve the health of people (both individually and on a broader level), by applying their knowledge of human nutrition.
Outcome-focused, dietitians are practical thinkers and have a thorough understanding of biological and behavioural health, supported by a solid evidence base.
Dietitians are in demand in a wide variety of settings, and this is only set to increase as the relationship between food and health becomes more prominent in our society.
To meet this growing demand, you could become a dietitian in just 2 years via our graduate-entry Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program, or 4 years via our undergraduate pathway programs coupled with the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice.
How to become a Dietitian
The Bond University Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice aims to produce dietitians with a difference who make a difference. It is a graduate-entry program, meaning people who have an undergraduate degree in health sciences or similar may be eligible to apply. Please visit the program page for undergraduate academic entry requirements.
All enquiries about the program are welcome to contact: 1800 074 074 for further details.
Possible undergraduate pathways through Bond University:
The following programs are also eligible undergraduate pathways into this program, meaning you can become a Dietitian in just 4 years:
| Bond undergraduate pathway programs*: | Graduate-entry | Total study duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (2 years) | Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice (2 years) | 4 years |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science (2 years) | 4 years | |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences (2 years) | 4 years |
Please visit the program page for further information. Bond also has several subjects that are eligible as bridging subjects.
* Some prerequisites may apply, please refer to the specific program for more details
Where do Dietitians work?
Dietitians work in many different settings, and the opportunities are growing all the time. You may think that a dietitian would be found in a clinic or hospital, but you are just as likely to find them in a university or a major food company.
Some of the places where dietitians are making a difference include:
- Hospitals
- Primary care / private practice
- Aged care facilities
- Sporting teams and agencies
- Community health
- Food service in healthcare, childcare, aged care and consumer settings (e.g. airlines and restaurants)
- Government agencies
- Food industry
- Universities and other educational institutions
- Marketing / PR agencies
- Online, through blogs, websites and virtual consultations
- International health agencies