Duration
Full-time: 2 years
Available locations
Grafton
Points
240
Programme type
Postgraduate
Research options available

Programme overview

If you're passionate about improving the health and nutrition of individuals and communities, then this is the programme for you.

The MND will provide learning in medical nutrition therapy, public health nutrition and food service systems. You’ll gain practical skills through small group learning and 20 weeks of placement in a range of dietetic settings.

You’ll also complete research, to provide a foundation for evidence-based nutrition practice and higher degree research.

Programme structure

The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is a two year, full-time programme (240 points). 

A  student must complete the following courses:

  • DIETETIC 703 - Clinical nutrition: Disease Pathophysiology and Management (15 points)
  • DIETETIC 707 - Professional Skills 1 (30 points)
  • DIETETIC 708 - Professional Skills 2 (30 points)
  • DIETETIC 710 - Research Methods in Human Nutrition (15 points)
  • MAORIHTH 701 - Foundations of Māori Health (15 points)
  • POPLHLTH 765 - Nutrition Interventions in Public Health (15 points)
  • DIETETIC 709 A&B - Professional Skills 3 (30 points)
  • DIETETIC 793 A&B - Thesis (90 points)

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

2025 entry requirements

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Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Research 240 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 6.0

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Research 240 points

Entry to this masters is competitive and entry is limited (please refer to the programme limitations). Entry is also subject to performance in the Multi Mini Interviews  process. 

You must have completed a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 6.0, or completed a Bachelors degree with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

A relevant Bachelors degree may include the following:

  • Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition (Nutrition Pathway) from the University of Auckland
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science from the University of Auckland with sufficient nutrition content*
  • Bachelor of Science from the University of Auckland in a relevant area with sufficient nutrition content*
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Auckland with sufficient nutrition, physiology and biochemistry content*

* To be deemed relevant, a qualification must include courses in human nutrition to third year level and relevant biochemistry, physiology and food science courses to at least second year level. Students taking the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from the University of Auckland are recommended to include key foundational courses such as FOODSCI 100, FOODSCI 200, BIOSCI 358 and MEDSCI 315 in their degree planner to be considered equivalent.

Students taking the Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Auckland are recommended to include key foundational courses such as FOODSCI 200, POPLHLTH 206 and POPLHLTH 305 in their degree planner to be considered equivalent. 

This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply.

Other pathways to study

If you do not meet the above entry requirements but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

  • Study option
    Research 240 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 6.0

    A relevant undergraduate degree (see further programme requirements for details).

    International applicants must have a minimum Academic IELTS 7.5 score, no bands less than 7.0.

  • Qualification
    IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
    Score required
    7.5

    See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Research 240 points

Entry to this masters is competitive and entry is limited (please refer to the programme limitations). Entry is also subject to performance in the Multi Mini Interviews process.


A relevant Bachelors degree may include the following:

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Otago*
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Otago*
  • Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from Massey University*
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Nutrition from Ara Institute of Canterbury (so long as a food service project is completed as part of the 3rd year industry practicum)*

*To be deemed relevant, a qualification must include courses in human nutrition to third year level and relevant biochemistry, physiology and food science courses to at least second year level.

This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply.  

Entrance is subject to satisfactory safety checks as per the Children’s Act 2014, including, but not limited to: police check/s, safety checks, interview and referees’ reports. 

For more information on the safety checks requirements, please see our Children's Act 2014 requirements page.

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

How much does a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics cost per year?

2026 fees

Domestic students
NZ$11,545.20*
International students
NZ$55,214*

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,132.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

Key dates

Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Application closing dates

Semester One 2027
1 July 2026

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For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

Jobs related to this programme

  • Dietitian
  • Consultancy and advisory
  • Food and catering industry
  • Health educator
  • Health promotion
  • Research

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