The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is responsible for the accreditation of dietetic programs in Australia and maintains a list of programs that are currently accredited or seeking accreditation. The following is a list of universities running undergraduate and postgraduate programs in nutrition and dietetics.

You are strongly advised to check with DAA regarding the accreditation status of any course you are considering applying for.

Graduates who wish to be eligible to apply for the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential required for employment in most healthcare settings or recognition from Medicare and private health funds must graduate from a program that is accredited.

For information on currently accredited programs go to http://daa.asn.au/universities-recognition/accreditation-of-dietetic-programs/dietetic-programs-currently-accredited/ and for information on programs seeking accreditation visit http://daa.asn.au/universities-recognition/accreditation-of-dietetic-programs/dietetic-programs-seeking-accreditation/.

Undergraduate

1. New South Wales:

• University of Newcastle
• University of Wollongong

2. Queensland:

• Griffith University
• Queensland University of Technology
• University of the Sunshine Coast

3. South Australia:

• Flinders University

4. Victoria:

• La Trobe University

Postgraduate

1. Australian Capital Territory:

• University of Canberra

2. New South Wales:

• University of Sydney
• University of Wollongong

3. Queensland:

• University of Queensland
• Bond University

4. South Australia:

• Flinders University
• University of South Australia

5. Victoria:

• Deakin University
• La Trobe University

6. Western Australia:

• Edith Cowan University
• Curtin University

My Health Career would like to thank Paul Wilkinson from DAA for editing this article to the point that it is allowed to be published.

Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances. My Health Career accepts no responsibility for ensuring that you enrol in a course that is right for you. Please contact DAA for more information about which courses are accredited in Australia and will lead to registration as a dietitian.

More resources on My Health Career:

• Pathway infographic to become a dietitian
• Things you really need to consider before deciding to study dietetics
• ATAR  for dietetics
• What’s the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?

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