Course Catalogue

Master of Nutrition (SNTN01)

2026

Course Structure

The information provided for this course was valid for the final year of enrolment. Students continuing in this course may find there have been some changes to the unit availability. Students should, in the first instance, refer to the recommended study plan in the newest version of this course to make their unit selection for the current year.

Every re-enrolling student will be able to complete their current course of study. As a continuing student you should always consider transferring to the newest course version to enable you to take advantage of new and exciting changes to university programs. Students electing not to transfer should refer to the transitional arrangements where provided.

If you have any queries, or concerns about your course progression you would like clarified, please contact Student Central on freecall 1800 061 963 or student.central@cdu.edu.au.

This course is delivered in both internal and external modes and incorporates 100 days of work-integrated learning during the final 3 semesters, which are supported by CDU academics There are unique project opportunities in the Northern Territory's local, rural and remote areas as well as flexible options to complete projects in other locations.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit type

Credit Points

Specific requirements

Core Units
(15 units)

160cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 160 credit points as per the list of units detailed below:

SBI150 Cellular Biology (replaces MLS245)
SBI171* Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaced by SBI161 and SBI162 - see additional information below)
SBI172* Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaced by SBI161 and SBI162 - see additional information below)
SCH104 Introductory Chemistry A
NUT501 Principles of Nutrition Science
NUT502 Nutrition across the Lifecycle
NUT503 Food Science, Technology and Food services
NUT504 Food, Society and the Environment
NUT505 Public Health Nutrition
NUT506 Nutrition and Disease
NUT507 Nutrition Communication
NUT508 Nutrition Assessment and Dietary Methodologies
PHM526 Research Design
NUT601 Nutrition in Practice ##
NUT602 Nutrition Research Project (20 cp)

160cp

Total Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)

See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.

# Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend the clinical placement hours as allocated by CDU Placement Officer.

COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2025

SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 and SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 have been replaced by SBI161 and SBI162 from Semester 1 2025.

Students who have completed BOTH SBI171 and SBI172 prior to 2025 do not need to complete SBI161 or SBI162.
Students who have NOT completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025 should complete the two new units SBI161 and SBI162.
Students who have completed SBI171 only (and not SBI172) should complete SBI172 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI162.
Students who have completed SBI172 only (and not SBI171) should complete SBI171 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI161.

SBI171 and SBI172 will be offered for a final time in 2025 but will only be available to students who have completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025.

Further Assistance

For further assistance please contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (freecall) or student.central@cdu.edu.au. Student Central staff will assist you with applying for or enrolling in a course and provide assistance with timetables, fees, HELP (Higher Education Loan Program), external materials, enrolment changes and many other issues.

Unit Catalogue - provides general information about each unit including a brief description, the semester and mode offered as well as the fees for Commonwealth Supported places.
Timetables - provides information about individual class times for units offered internally. Timetables for the following academic year are published early in December each year.
Bookshop - if text books have been prescribed, recommended or ordered for units in this course, details are available by unit code through the Casuarina Campus Bookshop.