Dietitian Australia University Programs

 University Programs

To be an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), students will need to hold a degree accredited by Dietitians Australia.  Not all courses on offer are accredited, and no degrees related to human nutrition.  Find out more at Dietitian Australia University Programs. 

A useful article to read is on the Open Universities website titled Dietitian vs nutritionist in Australia: What’s the difference?.  To sum the article up – 

Dietitians help their clients navigate the connection between food and health.  They do this by translating the latest scientific and medical research into practical advice that people can apply to their lives.  In this role, they use their knowledge of food to develop guidelines for managing and treating health conditions like food allergies, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and even cancer. 

Nutritionists do many of the same things as dietitians, specialising in general diet advice, feedback, and encouragement.  However, unlike dietitians, nutritionists are not qualified to provide medical advice or work in medical centres and hospitals. Instead, they are consultants in public health, deal in food policy, ensure food safety standards are maintained, and work with individuals to create healthy dietary goals.