臥龍崗大學

Nutritionists are scientists who attain, maintain and promote the health of the public through nutrition research, communication of nutrition information or public health forums. Dietitians are specialist nutritionists who, in addition to these research and public health roles, are accredited to work with individuals and groups to help improve their health outcomes and quality of life. This occurs in settings such as the community, hospitals, private practice, research, and food service. You will undertake clinical experience in general and specialist hospitals in local, regional and rural areas, as well as in a variety of community and industry settings.

This course is designed to meet the core fields of competency, including the key areas of professional practice, improving nutrition outcomes for individuals, groups and communities, critical thinking and evidence-based practice and collaboration with stakeholders. These skills can then be applied to all areas of practice including clinical dietetics in hospitals and private practice, community and public health nutrition, food service systems management, and research.

Why choose this course

Our School of Medicine has modern purpose built teaching and research facilities including access to a well-equipped clinical trials facility in the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI), and nutrition related laboratories such as those addressing food preparation (kitchen laboratories), dietary analyses (computer laboratories) physiology, biochemistry and exercise science. You may also engage in research in hospital or community settings.

The Smart Foods Centre at UOW has provided a base for significant research in nutrition and dietetics involving foods, nutrients, dietary patterns and lifestyle interventions in partnership with industry, governments and health research institutes. The Centre integrates its capacities with the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute and Faculty Research clusters (particularly the Health Impacts Research Cluster), bringing food and nutrition research skills to the broader questions of improving human health.