University
University of AucklandMaster of Nutrition and Dietetics MND
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Mar 2027
Campus
Grafton Campus
Summary
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 criteria
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.
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