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NUTR73-701: Nutrition Research Internship 2

Description

This subject is the second of a two-stage research internship program (Nutrition Research Internship 1and 2) specific to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Program. Each internship encompasses intensive research work over a minimum of 10 weeks.  Under the supervision of a PhD-qualified dietitian, this internship involves students managing and coordinating a nutrition and dietetics research project and team; analysing, documenting, and disseminating the findings of the research project; and drawing conclusions based on the outcomes of the research project to improve the evidence based practice of dietitians.  Assessment of the research internship involves submission of a thesis which includes as least one systematic review and one original research manuscript in a format consistent with a peer-reviewed journal.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: NUTR73-701
EFTSL: 0.375
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Semesters offered:
  • January 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [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 2025: $13,470.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $13,710.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $14,550.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $15,210.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Formulate a clear understanding of the nature of a researchable nutrition and dietetics practice problem
  2. Systematically review literature on a topic relevant to nutrition and dietetics
  3. Plan, collect, manage, and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative nutrition and dietetics-related data
  4. Document and disseminate outcomes of nutrition and dietetics research in professional and scientific forums
  5. Apply valid and relevant conclusions from the research conducted, including recommendations to inform nutrition and dietetics practice
  6. 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

Must be admitted into CC-63041 - Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

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

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024
    Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
    Teaching census: 09/02/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Cancellation 1: 03/02/2025
    Cancellation 2: 10/02/2025
    Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025
    Teaching census: 14/02/2025
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 15/01/2024
Subject start: 15/01/2024
Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024
Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024
Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
Teaching census: 09/02/2024