Learn from industry leaders and gain hands-on experience with real clients in QUT Health Clinics and on professional placements. Graduates are in demand.
‘QUT offers degrees in nutrition and dietetics and nutrition science. If you want to work as an accredited dietitian you would choose to study the nutrition and dietetics course. The nutrition science degree is more generalised and prepares you to work with communities. However the first two years of these degrees are the same so it’s possible to use the nutrition science course to upgrade to nutrition and dietetics. I chose to study nutrition and dietetics because it combines two things I love, food and science!’
I chose to study nutrition and dietetics at QUT because I love food, health, and people. The placement year was very challenging but provided insight into how wide the career scope for dietitians can be. I went from designing menus at an acquired brain injury unit to delivering corporate health days. I’m now helping people with their diet and exercise in my own business, Your Fit.
QUT is a young university in comparison to others but that just means it is constantly striving to be better. The staff and research community are really committed to seeing you succeed. After completing my undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics I have progressed to undertaking a PhD focusing on dietary intake and intervention to support performance in esports. I hope my research will assist the esports industry in reaching new heights in performance while also assisting players to be as healthy as possible.
'The staff at QUT had industry experience that represented the diversity of roles in the profession. Seeing the effects of nutrition-related chronic disease while on professional placement confirmed for me that I wanted to work in the preventative health space. I now work as a Nutrition Project Manager for the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Queensland.'
‘QUT offers degrees in nutrition and dietetics and nutrition science. If you want to work as an accredited dietitian you would choose to study the nutrition and dietetics course. The nutrition science degree is more generalised and prepares you to work with communities. However the first two years of these degrees are the same so it’s possible to use the nutrition science course to upgrade to nutrition and dietetics. I chose to study nutrition and dietetics because it combines two things I love, food and science!’
I chose to study nutrition and dietetics at QUT because I love food, health, and people. The placement year was very challenging but provided insight into how wide the career scope for dietitians can be. I went from designing menus at an acquired brain injury unit to delivering corporate health days. I’m now helping people with their diet and exercise in my own business, Your Fit.
QUT is a young university in comparison to others but that just means it is constantly striving to be better. The staff and research community are really committed to seeing you succeed. After completing my undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics I have progressed to undertaking a PhD focusing on dietary intake and intervention to support performance in esports. I hope my research will assist the esports industry in reaching new heights in performance while also assisting players to be as healthy as possible.
'The staff at QUT had industry experience that represented the diversity of roles in the profession. Seeing the effects of nutrition-related chronic disease while on professional placement confirmed for me that I wanted to work in the preventative health space. I now work as a Nutrition Project Manager for the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Queensland.'
'Dietitians not only need extensive food knowledge but also effective communication and critical thinking skills to collaborate with clients and tailor recommendations. Developing these essential skills requires significant training and practice, which is why I chose QUT, as it offers plenty of real-world learning opportunities that facilitate the transition from students to health professionals.'
Ying Chun (Jujube) Yuen, Hong Kong Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) student
‘QUT offers degrees in nutrition and dietetics and nutrition science. If you want to work as an accredited dietitian you would choose to study the nutrition and dietetics course. The nutrition science degree is more generalised and prepares you to work with communities. However the first two years of these degrees are the same so it’s possible to use the nutrition science course to upgrade to nutrition and dietetics. I chose to study nutrition and dietetics because it combines two things I love, food and science!’
I chose to study nutrition and dietetics at QUT because I love food, health, and people. The placement year was very challenging but provided insight into how wide the career scope for dietitians can be. I went from designing menus at an acquired brain injury unit to delivering corporate health days. I’m now helping people with their diet and exercise in my own business, Your Fit.
QUT is a young university in comparison to others but that just means it is constantly striving to be better. The staff and research community are really committed to seeing you succeed. After completing my undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics I have progressed to undertaking a PhD focusing on dietary intake and intervention to support performance in esports. I hope my research will assist the esports industry in reaching new heights in performance while also assisting players to be as healthy as possible.
'The staff at QUT had industry experience that represented the diversity of roles in the profession. Seeing the effects of nutrition-related chronic disease while on professional placement confirmed for me that I wanted to work in the preventative health space. I now work as a Nutrition Project Manager for the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Queensland.'
Enjoy a career as a dietitian and/or nutritionist in industries including health, food, research, government, non-government, university and corporate sectors.
Learn from industry leaders with experience in areas, including sports dietetics and Indigenous health.
Gain a strong foundation in research and critical thinking with the embedded honours component.
Get hands-on experience providing nutrition assessments and dietary advice to real clients in QUT Health Clinics.
Complete professional placements in community health centres, hospitals, correctional facilities and catering institutions, with opportunities to travel to regional areas or overseas.
Eligible for membership to Dietitians Australia—a requirement to work in hospitals and to attract private health insurance.
Highlights
Enjoy a career as a dietitian and/or nutritionist in industries including health, food, research, government, non-government, university and corporate sectors.
Learn from industry leaders with experience in areas, including sports dietetics and Indigenous health.
Gain a strong foundation in research and critical thinking with the embedded honours component.
Get hands-on experience providing nutrition assessments and dietary advice to real clients in QUT Health Clinics.
Complete 800 hours of professional placements in community health centres, hospitals, correctional facilities and catering institutions, with opportunities to travel to regional areas or overseas.
Eligible for membership to Dietitians Australia—a requirement to work in hospitals and to attract private health insurance.
Why choose this course?
QUT has offered an industry accredited program for more than 40 years and is recognised for delivering job ready graduates who are in demand and securing competitive graduate employment positions.
You will learn from industry leaders with experience in areas including sports dietetics and Indigenous health. They hold senior positions on industry boards and councils, and many also lead projects and government initiatives to improve population health and nutrition. These close links with industry ensure your study is relevant and you will be prepared to meet the demands of the profession in a changing healthcare environment.
Real-world learning
Gain hands-on experience providing nutrition assessments and dietary advice to real clients in QUT Health Clinics. Under the supervision of accredited dietitians, you will provide advice for the management of chronic disease, before and after surgery, eating disorders, food intolerance and allergies.
You will also complete professional placements in settings including community health centres, hospitals, correctional facilities and catering institutions. There are opportunities to travel, with the option to gain professional experience in rural and regional Australia, and overseas.
Explore this course
What to expect
Dietitians use their advanced knowledge in the science of nutrition to advise on appropriate diet, food preparation and menu planning to treat nutrition-related disease.
Accredited practising dietitians often work alongside health professionals in hospitals and community settings delivering individual dietary counselling, medical nutrition therapy and group dietary therapy. Their work contributes to the promotion of health, the prevention and treatment of disease such as diabetes and cancer, and optimal health maintenance.
The honours component of this course offers you a competitive advantage in the workplace. You will become a critical thinker with a strong foundation in research, and develop advanced skills to lead in a profession where responsibilities and capabilities are expanding.
Work Integrated Learning
During this course you will be required to complete 800 hours of professional placements.
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
Graduates have a range of career pathways. They can provide medical nutrition therapy to clients in the management of disease and illness in hospitals, private practice, community health centres and nursing homes. They may also consult to the food industry on product development and marketing, prepare educational resources for industry, schools and community, or develop food and nutrition policies for government and non-government organisations. They can also follow careers in academia, research, business, corporate health and social media.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Dietitians Australia and graduates are eligible to apply for the Accredited Practising Dietitian credential. APD status is a requirement for medical benefit rebates.
Graduates can apply for membership of the Dietitians Australia, the Public Health Association of Australia, Sports Medicine Australia, the Nutrition Society and other bodies.
Clinical dietitians can work in hospitals or outpatient settings or in private practice with individual clients or groups to help treat or manage their disease. Foodservice dietitians work in many setting to provide safe and nutritious foods.
Possible careers
Dietitian
Health educator
Health policy officer
Health promotion officer
Health researcher
Inspector and regulatory officer
Media industry specialist
Nutritionist/dietitian
Public health officer
Toxicologist
Details and units
Requirements
ATAR/selection rank threshold
85.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.
You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for.
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
QUT will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
English language proficiency
We require students to demonstrate they can speak, write, read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.
Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:
IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0
PTE: 65 or better overall with no subscore below 65
TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 27 or better, Reading and Listening subscores of 24 or better, and Speaking subscore of 23 or better
Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 185
The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 90.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for.
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
Excluding adjustments
Including adjustments
Highest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
97.90
Selection rank
99.95
Median ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
89.15
Selection rank
91.50
Lowest ATAR/selection rank
to receive an offer
Selection rank
81.10
Selection rank
85.00
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 90.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Please select a country
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall
7
Listening
7
Reading
7
Writing
7
Speaking
7
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall
185
Listening
185
Reading
185
Writing
185
Speaking
185
PTE Academic
Overall
65
Listening
65
Reading
65
Writing
65
Speaking
65
TOEFL iBT
Overall
98
Listening
24
Reading
24
Writing
27
Speaking
23
English Test
Overall
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
7
7
7
7
7
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
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