The majority of time is spent in the wards or outpatient departments. Four weeks are usually spent in the community and ten days in food service administration. Students may also elect to spend some placement time in the food industry. Research project During the research semester each student has a research supervisor. Research projects may be small surveys, bench work, supervised hospital assignments or library searches, etc, and are carried out in the University or with an external supervisor.
Students also attend seminars.
Applicants must have a degree from a recognised institution and have completed two full semesters in Biochemistry and Human Physiology. A student who has completed a BMedSc should have studied Biochemistry and Human Life Science. These subjects are required by the Dietitians Association of Australia. The MNutrSc covers all aspects of human nutrition including nutritional science, clinical nutrition, public health and community nutrition in the first year of this course. Students have a range of areas to choose from for their research year.