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NUTR73-700: Nutrition Research Internship 1

Description

This subject is the first of a two-stage research internship program (Nutrition Research Internship 1 and 2) specific to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program. Each internship encompasses intensive research work over a minimum of 10 weeks. Part 1 of the research internship involves students implementing a research plan, managing a nutrition and dietetics research project, and coordinating a team under the supervision of a PhD qualified dietitian.  Students will work within an environment typical for dietitians in a research role.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: NUTR73-700
EFTSL: 0.375
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Semesters offered:
  • September 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit: 30
Study areas:
  • Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $12,930.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $13,200.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $13,710.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $14,550.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Formulate a clear understanding of the nature of a researchable nutrition and dietetics practice problem.
  2. Design and apply systematic review methods to a topic relevant to nutrition and dietetics.
  3. Plan, collect and manage qualitative and/or quantitative nutrition and dietetics-related data.
  4. Document and disseminate progress against a nutrition and dietetics research plan in a professional and scientific forum.
  5. Demonstrate ethical practice, leadership and management skills in the implementation of a nutrition and dietetics research project.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 07/10/2024
    Subject start: 07/10/2024
    Cancellation 1: 18/10/2024
    Cancellation 2: 20/10/2024
    Last enrolment: 16/10/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 28/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 10/11/2024
    Teaching census: 27/10/2024
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
Semester start: 07/10/2024
Subject start: 07/10/2024
Cancellation 1: 18/10/2024
Cancellation 2: 20/10/2024
Last enrolment: 16/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 28/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 10/11/2024
Teaching census: 27/10/2024