Master of Nutrition and Dietetics MND
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
If you're passionate about improving the health and nutrition of individuals and communities, then this is the programme for you.
The MND will provide learning in medical nutrition therapy, public health nutrition and food service systems. You’ll gain practical skills through small group learning and 20 weeks of placement in a range of dietetic settings.
You’ll also complete research, to provide a foundation for evidence-based nutrition practice and higher degree research.
Entry requirements
Entry to this masters is competitive and entry is limited (please refer to the programme limitations). Entry is also subject to performance in the Multi Mini Interviews process.
You must have completed a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 6.0, or completed a Bachelors degree with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.
A relevant Bachelors degree may include the following:
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition (Nutrition Pathway) from the University of Auckland
Bachelor of Biomedical Science from the University of Auckland with sufficient nutrition content*
Bachelor of Science from the University of Auckland in a relevant area with sufficient nutrition content*
Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Auckland with sufficient nutrition, physiology and biochemistry content*
To be deemed relevant, a qualification must include courses in human nutrition to third year level and relevant biochemistry, physiology and food science courses to at least second year level. Students taking the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from the University of Auckland are recommended to include key foundational courses such as FOODSCI 100, FOODSCI 200, BIOSCI 358 and MEDSCI 315 in their degree planner to be considered equivalent.
Students taking the Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Auckland are recommended to include key foundational courses such as FOODSCI 200, POPLHLTH 206 and POPLHLTH 305 in their degree planner to be considered equivalent.
This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply.
About the provider
Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s
largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each
year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.
As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.
From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.
Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..