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 |
| Code | NUTR73-701 |
| EFTSL | 0.375 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine |
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| Credit | 30 |
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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
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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 outlines
Subject dates
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| Enrolment opens | 15/11/2020 |
| Semester start | 18/01/2021 |
| Subject start | 18/01/2021 |
| Cancellation 1? | 01/02/2021 |
| Cancellation 2? | 08/02/2021 |
| Last enrolment | 31/01/2021 |
| Withdraw – Financial? | 13/02/2021 |
| Withdraw – Academic? | 06/03/2021 |
| Teaching census? | 12/02/2021 |