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 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.
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)
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, email jane.kellett@canberra.edu.au
Australian Catholic University
Master of Dietetic Practice (MDIPRC)
Program status: Accredited
Also offered at Melbourne campus.
To find out more, visit ACU.
The University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (12339)
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, email lesley.wicks@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Sydney
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MANUTDIE-02)
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, email nursing.educationsupport@sydney.edu.au
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (1879)
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (1631)
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, email klambert@uow.edu.au
Bond University
Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice (CC-63041)
Program status: Accredited
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)
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, email nanddplacements@griffith.edu.au
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (XN45)
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, email askqut@qut.edu.au
The University of Queensland
Master of Dietetics Studies (5473)
Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences/Master of Dietetics Studies (2534)
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, visit University of Queensland.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours) (SC406)
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, visit University of the Sunshine Coast.
Flinders University
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MND)
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (BND)
Program status: Accredited (with conditions)
To find out more, email NHSenquiries@flinders.edu.au
Australian Catholic University
Master of Dietetic Practice (MDIPRC)
Program status: Accredited
Also offered at North Sydney campus.
To find out more, visit ACU.
Deakin University
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, email mdiet@deakin.edu.au
La Trobe University
Master of Dietetics (HM009/HM016)
Program status: Accredited (with conditions)
To find out more, email health@latrobe.edu.au
Monash University
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, visit Monash University.
Swinburne University of Technology
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, email postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
Curtin University
Master of Dietetics (MG-DIETS)
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, visit Curtin University.
Edith Cowan University
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (I49)
Program status: Accredited
To find out more, email futurestudy@ecu.edu.au
These dietetics programs are seeking accreditation.
Central Queensland University
CM61 Bachelor of Nutrition and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
CL88 Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Program status: Pre-accreditation
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics and food Innovation (3894)
Program status: Pre-accreditation
To undergo accreditation in early 2026.
To find out more, visit UNSW Sydney
University of the Sunshine Coast
Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition) (MC001)
Program status: Pre-accreditation
To find out more, visit University of the Sunshine Coast
Victoria University
Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master of Dietetics (HCND)
Master of Dietetics (HMDT)
Program status: Pre-accreditation
Planning to seek accreditation in 2025.
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.