Graduate entry into third year

A small number of places may be available for suitably qualified graduates for third year entry in 2010. Selection by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences will depend on academic record. All applicants will need to apply through VTAC.

VTAC Application procedures

Application for entry is through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).40 Park Street South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Tel: +61 3 1300 364 133 

http://www.vtac.edu.au

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Pre-requisites

• 2nd year human biochemistry
• 2nd year human physiology
• A human nutrition science subject at tertiary level

or subjects of equivalent content.

The above pre-requisite subjects need to cover the following topics:

• Role and metabolic function of nutrients – energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, alcohol, fibre, water, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and trace elements – in human metabolism, including effects of deficiency and toxicity and food sources    
• Role and function of major body systems including gastro intestinal tract (GIT), cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, immune and endocrine. 

Applicants must have achieved at least a distinction average and those short-listed will be interviewed in early December 2009.

Successful applicants will be required to attend an orientation program in mid February 2010 prior to the commencement of first semester. Entry is competitive, and completion of the required subjects at the stipulated level does not guarantee a place in the course.