Staying healthy is not only about regular exercise and avoiding smoking. It's about how and what you eat or drink. Dietitians and Nutritionists help people improve their health and lifestyle by advising on dietary choices and programs.
As an ECU undergraduate, you can expect the best overall student experience of any of the 38 public universities in Australia. More about QILT.
ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 18 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.
Dietitians are public health experts in food and diet who understand how diet, nutrition, and supplements affect your body and your health.
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
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Experience Nutrition & Dietetics at ECU.
Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics Therese O'Sullivan's research into dairy products for children has received global attention.
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics graduate, Jayde Sedgman talks about her role as a sports dietitian working with the Fremantle Football Club, and what she enjoyed about studying at ECU.
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics graduates, Tristan Schwartzkopff and Amber Harland discuss some of the best things about studying this course at ECU, including the great facilities and the work placement opportunity.
Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.
A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.
Do you have any questions about the Nutrition & Dietetics study discipline?
Becoming a dietitian was the perfect career for me
The clinical placements have allowed me to put all of the theory I've learnt into practice. My eyes have been opened to what working as a Clinical Dietitian involves and it has only made me more excited for my future career.
Amy Thomson
ECU Master of Nutrition and Dietetics student
Making dietetics easier to consume
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics graduate, Lucy Butcher talks about her role as a dietitian working with community groups, and why she chose ECU to upskill for her career.
Lucy Butcher
ECU Master of Nutrition and Dietetics graduate
I'm so grateful I was able to do a practicum placement.
My placement was significant to my success and led to my dream job at Foodbank WA. This wouldn't have been possible without help from my lecturers.
Reearna Morgan
ECU Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Health Promotion majors) graduate
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.
Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.
Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.
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