{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Master of Dietetics", "advertisedTitle": "Master of Dietetics", "totalCreditPoints": 195, "offerYear": 2026, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": null }, "startDates": "Semester 2 (July 2026)", "duration": "1.5 years full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<div><div><p>If you&#39;re passionate about healthy eating and well-being, and want to promote better understanding of the benefits of nutrition in diverse communities and settings, La Trobe&#39;s Master of Dietetics has been established to reflect the emerging needs of this changing profession.<\/p><p>La Trobe has a long history of nutrition education, and our new contemporary Master of Dietetics both builds on that history and embraces newfound developments and changing ideologies. Our person-centred, socially conscious approach to nutrition science favours the teaching of flexible concepts over dogmatic facts, and aids you in establishing a strong professional approach and individual identity.<\/p><p>Applying your research skills in diverse practice settings, utilise La Trobe&#39;s long-term industry partnerships to gain on-the-ground experience in clinical and community spaces. Your experience will prepare you for work in priority sectors, with focus on diversity, community inclusion and counselling.<\/p><p>Our approach to dietetics values the importance of life-long learning, and teaches you how to incorporate novel technologies, cutting-edge science and emerging evidence into your developing practice. Graduate ready to succeed in your career, and ready to help people.<\/p><p>With La Trobe&#39;s Master of Dietetics, you'll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Care, counselling, medical nutrition<\/strong><ul><li>Learn essential skills in nutrition assessment, diagnosis and counselling. Understanding medical nutrition therapy and patient support.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Individual case management<\/strong><ul><li>During 50 days of placement, you'll apply your clinical knowledge, counselling skills and the nutrition care process to support the health of individuals and groups.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Food service<\/strong><ul><li>Through placement and practical classes, you'll explore the food systems utilised in clinical settings, and support vulnerable and disadvantaged populations.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Entrepreneurship<\/strong><ul><li>Get the skills to succeed as a professional dietitian. Learn how to set up your own business and explore professional ethics, leadership and management.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Future-focused topics<\/strong><ul><li>Explore future-ready issues (sustainability, indigenous health) and specialist areas of dietetic practice. Use emerging, priority areas (mental health, disability, aged care) as a conceptual framework to explore interdisciplinary practice. Work with carers and translators, learn community impact and advocacy.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Professional identity and diversity<\/strong><ul><li>Discover the scope and diversity of dietetic roles, from professional practice and standards through to the impact of colonisation and hierarchical systems on healthcare.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p><strong>OR <\/strong>Successful completion of a cognate undergraduate Bachelor (AQF7) degree program in nutrition, or a science or health-related discipline including a nutrition minor or equivalent subjects. The completed undergraduate Bachelor (AQF7) degree must meet the following conditions: <\/p><ul><li>Completed within the last eight years.<\/li><li>Subjects completed include two units each of: human biology, human physiology, chemistry, and biochemistry, as well as units covering nutrition science, nutrition and disease, food science and food skills, general research and epidemiology.<\/li><li>Each subject must be equivalent to at least 0.125 Effective Full-time Study Unit (EFTSU).<\/li><li>The required general research and epidemiology, human physiology and biochemistry must be completed at a second-year tertiary level or higher (AQF level 6 or higher)<\/li><li>Specialisation - compulsory: Physiology studies must have included systemic physiology and\/or pathophysiology, including homeostatic mechanisms and at least six of the following eight systems: body defences (immune system), gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular and nervous systems.<\/li><li>Specialisation - compulsory: Nutrition science must have included macronutrients and micronutrients (food sources, metabolism, storage and function), principles of energy balance and nutrient analysis of foods.<\/li><\/ul><p>WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 70%<\/p><p>Successful completion of: La Trobe Bachelor of Food and Nutrition (on campus)\/ <strong>OR <\/strong>La Trobe Bachelor of Food and Nutrition (online), including completion of HBS301 as an elective <strong>OR <\/strong>La Trobe Bachelor of Nutrition Science <strong>OR <\/strong>La Trobe Bachelor of Human Nutrition <\/p><p>Applicants can provide a resume work or volunteer experience relevant to dietetics. Subsequent postgraduate study and\/or work experience in a relevant area may also be considered if students do not meet the WAM and\/or course pre-requisite requirements. <\/p>", "academicEntReq": "<ul><li><p>All applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement.<\/p><\/li><li><p>If you are not a current La Trobe University student, please complete the additional information form Non La Trobe applicants to complete and attach a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0007\/1530853\/La-Trobe-University-MASTER-OF-DIETETICS-PRE-REQUISITE-INFORMATION-FORM-2024.pdf\">Prerequisite Information Form<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "<div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-0\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Behavioural and relational skills<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-0\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students must be able to manage their own responses and behaviour to work effectively in a range of learning environments with diverse people and tasks. This includes the capacity to be receptive and respond appropriately to constructive feedback. Students should also be able to work with others in a team or group environment and make and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of individuals in order to complete tasks or for professional practice.<br \/><br \/>See also <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.latrobe.edu.au\/document\/view.php?id=60\">Student behaviours policy<\/a> for more information.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Dietetics students will work collaboratively with peers in classroom environments, and with a range of stakeholders in professional placement settings. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and those they interact with, there are a number of expectations that must be demonstrated during the course to signal their ability to perform in a workplace setting. Students are expected to seek, respond to and provide effective feedback. They must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and resilience, and they are expected to accept responsibility for and manage, implement and evaluate their own emotions, personal health and wellbeing. Students must demonstrate professional conduct and accept responsibility for their own actions. They should consistently demonstrate reflective practice in collaboration with supervisors, peers and mentors. Students are expected to demonstrate integrity, honesty and fairness, and to use negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.<\/p><p>Dietetics students will work collaboratively with peers in classroom environments, and with a range of stakeholders in professional placement settings. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and those they interact with, there are a number of expectations that must be demonstrated during the course to signal their ability to perform in a workplace setting. Students are expected to seek, respond to and provide effective feedback. They must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and resilience, and they are expected to accept responsibility for and manage, implement and evaluate their own emotions, personal health and wellbeing. Students must demonstrate professional conduct and accept responsibility for their own actions. They should consistently demonstrate reflective practice in collaboration with supervisors, peers and mentors. Students are expected to demonstrate integrity, honesty and fairness, and to use negotiation and conflict-resolution skills when required. Students should acknowledge, reflect on and understand their own culture, values, beliefs, attitudes, biases, assumptions, privilege and power and their influence on practice. The must work respectfully with diverse clients in choosing culturally safe and responsive strategies to suit the goals, lived experiences and environment of clients.<\/p><p><em> <\/em>https:\/\/dietitiansaustralia.org.au\/maintaining-professional-standards\/ncs\/<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Cognition<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-1\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students must be able to locate, acquire, retain and apply knowledge as part of their learning and for assessment. They must have the ability to sustain their attention over a designated period, maintain their focus in a variety of learning environments and remember information long enough to complete tasks in a reasonable and safe timeframe.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Dietitians and dietetics students require focus and sustained attention in all work activities. For example, in an individual case management setting, students will be required to gather information from a range of sources (clients, other health professionals, medical notes, peer-reviewed literature and practice guidelines) to inform their nutrition care plans. This involves application of a range of skills in tasks that are sustained over significant periods of time. To successfully complete their studies and perform as dietitians, students will be required to demonstrate that they can: (1) systematically search for, evaluate, interpret and apply findings from food, nutrition, dietetic, social, behavioural and education sciences into dietetic practice; (2) apply problem-solving skills to create realistic solutions to nutrition problems or issues; (3) collect, analyse and interpret relevant health, medical, cultural, social, psychological, economic, personal, environmental, dietary intake, food systems and sustainability data when assessing nutritional issues of clients; (4) collect, analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative research, evaluation and quality management data.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>https:\/\/dietitiansaustralia.org.au\/maintaining-professional-standards\/ncs\/<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-2\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Sensory (visual, auditory, tactile, olfaction)<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-2\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students should possess the ability to interact with visual, auditory or tactile inputs sufficiently to manage their learning environment and to meet professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Dietetics students require sufficient visual acuity to assess nutritional status of clients. They require sufficient ability to interact with visual as well as auditory and tactile inputs to identify and assess risks, incidents and errors to maintain personal and client safety. Dietetics students require sufficient auditory ability to engage in effective active listening, interviewing and interpersonal skills. They require sufficient tactile ability and visual acuity to undertake physical patient assessments and to manipulate and assess the sensory characteristics of food.<\/p><p><em> <\/em>https:\/\/dietitiansaustralia.org.au\/maintaining-professional-standards\/ncs\/<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-3\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Strength and mobility<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-3\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Gross motor skills: Students should possess the strength, range of motion, coordination and mobility sufficient to manage their learning environment and ultimately, professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/>Fine motor skills: Students should possess the manual dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to manage their learning environment and ultimately, professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Dietetics students are required to utilise a range of relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively and safely. This includes participating in food preparation activities using manual equipment (eg. knives) as well as large appliances. Students are also required to complete anthropometric measurements using a range of equipment requiring fine motor skills such as calipers and tape measures, and gross motor skills such as stadiometers.<\/p><p>https:\/\/dietitiansaustralia.org.au\/maintaining-professional-standards\/ncs\/<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Master of Dietetics, students must complete a total of 195 credit points across 2 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><p>The subjects of this course may be scheduled for offer at either or both the Bundoora or City campuses. In order to complete the course, students may need to attend classes at both campuses.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">60 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>60 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">135 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>135 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN5003\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN5003<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN5001\" target=\"_blank\">DIETETIC PRACTICE AND COUNSELLING SKILLS<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN5001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN5004\" target=\"_blank\">DIETETICS FOR A DIVERSE SOCIETY<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN5004<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN5002\" target=\"_blank\">MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN5002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN5009\" target=\"_blank\">APPLIED RESEARCH SKILLS IN DIVERSE PRACTICE SETTINGS<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN5009<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN5005\" target=\"_blank\">DIETETICS FOR MENTAL HEALTH, DISABILITY AND AGED CARE<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN5005<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN5011\" target=\"_blank\">EMPLOYABILITY BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS FOR DIETITIANS<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN5011<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN5006\" target=\"_blank\">FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN5006<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN5008\" target=\"_blank\">PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN5008<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN5012\" target=\"_blank\">FUTURE READY AND SPECIALISED DIETETIC PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN5012<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN5007\" target=\"_blank\">PROFESSIONAL DIETETIC PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN5007<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 30<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the Partnership Operations Team in the Office of the Provost at La Trobe University. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HM016\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Apply knowledge and leadership skills to practice dietetics in a safe, ethical, legal, inclusive, socially just and culturally responsive manner in a range of settings at a work ready standard.<\/li><li>Appraise current and emerging evidence from multiple scientific disciplines, evaluate the multi-factorial determinants of health, and apply and critique the nutrition care process to improve food, nutrition and health of individuals and populations.<\/li><li>Evaluate and conduct research to create ethical, evidence-based and innovative solutions to current and emerging food, nutrition and dietetic problems.<\/li><li>Analyse and perform safe and effective communication, collaboration, capacity building and teamwork in a range of dietetics and interprofessional settings.<\/li><li>Examine and construct an individual professional identity and sense of belonging as an emerging dietitian and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.<\/li><li>Critique and apply Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural capabilities in a range of dietetic and interprofessional settings.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<div><div><p>After graduation, you'll be ready to work as a registered dietitian. You could find employment in a growing range of clinical and community settings, including:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Hospitals<\/strong><ul><li>Help hospital patients recover from injury or illness.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Private practice<\/strong><ul><li>Work in private practice to provide care for a wide range of individuals and help them reach their health goals.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Research<\/strong><ul><li>Work in universities and other research organisations to further our understanding of nutrition. Work in the food industry to develop food products.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Sports associations<\/strong><ul><li>Provide individual care and support to improve performance and health outcomes.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Community nutrition<\/strong><ul><li>Provide nutritional education for general good health and promote nutrition through community-level education.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Master of Dietetics is accredited by Dietitians Australia (DA). Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "$43,200 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "$43,200 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "<h4>Immunisations<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form.<br \/><br \/>Depending on a students immunisation history, the overall costs for vaccination may be up to AUD$1030. Students are responsible for all costs incurred. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students may be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.service.vic.gov.au\/services\/national-disability-insurance-scheme\" rel=\"nofollow\">Services Victoria<\/a> website. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>Police record check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check which is renewed annually. Students will have access to a reduced fee when applying via a La Trobe University provider. For more information on what a police check entails, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.vic.gov.au\/homepage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Victoria Police<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p><h4>Uniform and badge<\/h4><p><p>Students should allow approximately AUD$100 for a uniform, name badge and equipment. Prior to commencing placement students will need to purchase a La Trobe University branded name badge and uniform (La Trobe dietetics polo shirt) from a university approved vendor. These items remain the student's personal property.<\/p><\/p><h4>Working with Children Check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). There is no cost for a volunteer WWCC. For more information and costs refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au\" rel=\"nofollow\">Working with Children Check Victoria<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p>", "eligibleForCspLoan": false, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": null }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/apply.latrobe.edu.au\/content\/forms\/af\/direct-applications\/home.html", "text": "Apply now" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Harness nutrition for better health and wellbeing<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications now open<\/h3>\r\n<ul><li>Enhance your understanding of nutrition's benefits in diverse communities.<\/li><li>Learn essential skills in nutrition assessment, diagnosis, counselling, nutrition therapy, and patient support.<\/li><li>Gain on-the-ground experience in clinical, public health, food service, and diverse research spaces, honing your skills during 107 days of placement.<\/li><li>Prepare for employment in priority sectors, emphasising diversity, community inclusion, and counselling expertise.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications now open<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. Applications for Semester 2 2024 open in April.<\/p>", "contactCallBtn": { "show": true, "link": "tel:1300135045", "text": "Call 1300 135 045" }, "contactConsultBtn": { "show": false, "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "contactChatBtn": { "show": false, "link": "https://www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/chat", "text": "Live chat" }, "contactAskBtn": { "show": true, "link": "#contact-us", "text": "Contact us" }, "howToApplyVtacStatusText": "Apply through VTAC", "howToApplyUacStatusText": "Apply through UAC" }, "atarPeriod": "based on the January 2026 ATAR profile", "feeAdditionalDescription": "" } }