Master of Nutrition and Population Health

If you are interested in helping communities through improved nutrition, this is the degree for you. Advance your qualification and equip yourself with the skills and knowledge required to work across a range of government, industry and community health sectors, with a focus on nutrition and how it relates to public health. This advanced degree in human nutrition draws content from related disciplines, such as public health, food science, biochemistry, physiology, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, and politics and policy.

The program is designed for anyone who is interested in postgraduate studies for nutrition and population health, given that they meet the entry requirements for the program.

As a graduate of Deakin University's postgraduate nutrition courses you may be eligible for registration as an associate nutritionist through the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA). Following three years of relevant work experience, associate nutritionists are able to apply for registered nutritionist status.

This course is comprised of 16 credit points. All units are core units.

Throughout the degree you will complete 16 diverse units, and will develop an understanding of the biological, social and policy-related aspects of human and public health nutrition.

Deakin University aims to be a catalyst for positive change for the individuals and the communities it serves. This will be achieved by ensuring our teaching, research, partnerships and international programs are relevant, innovative and responsive. By pursuing these objectives, Deakin aspires to be recognised as Australia’s most progressive university.

Deakin University is proud to be recognised as an organisation that offers a friendly and supportive working environment. Our staff are committed to genuinely making a difference to thousands of people's lives by contributing to excellence in their education. We acknowledge the importance of providing a dynamic and diverse working environment and strive to offer variety in day-to-day roles as well as various career and professional development opportunities to assist staff to grow and progress their careers. Deakin University staff have the opportunity to interact with colleagues from a diverse range of cultures and professional backgrounds, all who share a common interest in lifelong learning. Furthermore, our staff enjoy the physical location and natural surrounds of our working environments, which they report as enhancing their job satisfaction.