To be an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), you will need to hold a degree accredited by us. (Unless you complete Dietetic Skills Recognition.)
We only accredit degrees that meet the highest education standards. We don't accredit all courses and degrees related to human nutrition. Many nutrition courses are not accredited.
You need to complete a dietetics program accredited by Dietitians Australia to:
- become a member of Dietitians Australia
- join our Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program.
Students enrolled in an accredited course or a course with Program Qualification (PQ) can become student members of Dietitians Australia.
On this page, you'll find a full list of accredited dietetic education programs.
We work with Australian universities to ensure a high standard of education. Accredited dietetics programs must cover all areas of the National Competency Standards.
All accredited programs have regular reviews.
Students enrolled in an accredited course can become a student member of Dietitians Australia. Students who have completed an accredited course can apply for full membership and join the APD program.
Learn about our accreditation process.
Universities developing a new dietetics program can apply for Program Qualification. This helps to develop a relationship with Dietitians Australia. And to ensure the course is ready before applying for accreditation.
Students enrolled in a course with PQ status can become student members of Dietitians Australia.
Students who have completed a PQ course cannot apply for full membership or join the APD program. The course needs to achieve accreditation first.
If you're a dietitian with an overseas qualification, you can apply to go through our Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR) process.
If you are successful, you can join our APD program and become a member with qualifications that are recognised in Australia.
Accredited nutrition and dietetics programs
All accreditation dates shown are subject to ongoing compliance with the accreditation requirements.
If you have questions about an accredited dietetics program, contact the university directly.
University of Canberra
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (772AA)
This program has full accreditation until 31 March 2025.
To find out more, email jane.kellett@canberra.edu.au
Australian Catholic University
Master of Dietetic Practice (MDIPRC)
This program has provisional accreditation until 29 March 2024.
Also offered at Melbourne campus.
To find out more, visit ACU.
The University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (12339)
This program has full accreditation until 28 August 2027.
To find out more, email lesley.wicks@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Sydney
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MANUTDIE-02)
This program has full accreditation until 28 February 2025.
To find out more, email studentsupport@mmb.usyd.edu.au
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (1879)
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) (1705)
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (1631)
These programs have full accreditation until 30 August 2027.
To find out more, email klambert@uow.edu.au
Bond University
Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice (CC-63041)
This program has full accreditation until 30 September 2028.
To find out more, visit Bond University.
Work in the United States
This program has candidacy for accreditation as a Foreign Dietitian Education Program (FDE) in the US, by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. To become a US Registered Dietitian, graduates will also need to complete a program of supervised practice hours in the US. For more information, contact Associate Professor Dianne Reidlinger.
Griffith University
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (1355)
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (1436)
These programs have full accreditation until 28 February 2026.
To find out more, email nanddplacements@griffith.edu.au
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (XN45)
This program has full accreditation until 28 February 2025.
To find out more, email askqut@qut.edu.au
The University of Queensland
Master of Dietetics Studies (5473)
This program has full accreditation until 31 May 2024.
To find out more, visit University of Queensland.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours) (SC406)
This program has full accreditation until 20 November 2027.
To find out more, visit University of the Sunshine Coast.
Flinders University
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (2CM093)
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (214381)
These programs have full accreditation until 30 November 2024.
To find out more, email nutrition.dietetics@flinders.edu.au
Australian Catholic University
Master of Dietetic Practice (MDIPRC)
This program has provisional accreditation until 29 March 2024.
Also offered at North Sydney campus.
To find out more, visit ACU.
Deakin University
This program has full accreditation until 30 September 2025.
To find out more, email mdiet@deakin.edu.au
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice (HZNDP) (no longer accepting enrolments)
This program has full accreditation until 30 November 2023.
Master of Dietetic Practice (HMDP) (no longer accepting enrolments)
This program has full accreditation until 30 June 2024.
To find out more, email health@latrobe.edu.au
Monash University
This program has full accreditation until 30 October 2024.
To find out more, visit Monash University.
Swinburne University of Technology
This program has full accreditation until 1 June 2027.
To find out more, email postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
Curtin University
Master of Dietetics (MG-DIETS)
This program has full accreditation until 30 November 2027.
To find out more, visit Curtin University.
Edith Cowan University
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (I49)
This program has full accreditation until 30 June 2026.
To find out more, email futurestudy@ecu.edu.au
These dietetics programs are seeking accreditation.
La Trobe University
Seeking accreditation in 2024.
Check with the university before enrolling in these programs.
Applying for a dietetics program
Before you apply, visit the university's website to find out more about the program.
When you're ready to apply for an accredited program, contact your preferred university.