MND - Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Overview
Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates
Regulations
Schedule
Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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

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

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University of Auckland 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.

Research (240-point) - 6.0 Grade Point Average

An undergraduate degree

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 a Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science or Health sciences from the University of Auckland are recommended to include key foundational courses such as FOODSCI 100, FOODSCI 200, POPLHLTH 206, POPLHLTH 305, BIOSCI 358, and MEDSCI 315 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.

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

Depending on the type of programme you are pursuing, you may have the opportunity to complete a unique research project. To find out more about the research carried out at the University of Auckland and to identify potential supervisors, check out our researcher profiles.

Year Fees Applicable

Domestic Student Annual Fees

International Student Annual Fees

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. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

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

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This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Programme and Course Limitations section of the University Academic and General Statutes and Regulations.

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.

Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2026 Semester One	01 July 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026
2027 Semester One	01 July 2026	01 March 2027	28 June 2027

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The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, and have a relevant major or specialisation or have equivalent prior study

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and have a relevant major or specialisation.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

Notes:

(i) A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Bachelor of Health Sciences with a major in Population Health or the Bachelor of Science in a relevant major or specialisation such as physiology, psychology, food science or human nutrition.

(ii)This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

3 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a follow a programme of four full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified for full-time students in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 280 points.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Schedule.

6 A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 120 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics cannot continue.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 A student enrolled for this degree who is required to carry out practical or clinical work must satisfactorily complete such work to the standard that the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences requires.

9 Where a weakness is identified in a clinical practice component of any course, a student may be required to enrol in a clinical remediation course in addition to the requirements of their programme.

Fitness to Practise Requirements

10 a Students must meet the applicable fitness to practise requirements, as outlined in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences’ Fitness to Practise Policy.

b Where a student is being investigated with regard to a fitness to practise matter under the policy, and there is a concern that the student’s attitudes or behaviour are inappropriate, offensive, disruptive, or may pose a risk of harm to the welfare of any party, that student’s attendance at lectures, classes and any clinical, industry or practise attachments may be suspended by the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences pending the outcome of the investigation.

c If a student is found, after due and fair inquiry, and taking into account any written response from the student, to be not fit to practise, the student’s enrolment in the programme may be suspended or terminated in accordance with the Policy.

d Where a student’s enrolment in the programme has been terminated under Regulation 10c, any application to re-enrol may be declined.

e A student whose enrolment is suspended or terminated under Regulation 10c or their application to re-enrol declined under Regulation 10d may apply to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education for the appeal of that decision in accordance with the policy.

11 a If a student is required to undertake clinical or practice experience as part of their programme, and their behaviour, attitude or circumstances is found, after due and fair inquiry, to be inappropriate, offensive or disruptive in this environment, or to be likely to give rise to a risk of harm to the welfare of any party in a clinical or practice environment, then the enrolment of the student in the programme may be terminated by Senate or its representative and any application to re-enrol may likewise be declined.

b A student who is subject to any such inquiry may be suspended by the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences from lectures, classes and any clinical attachments pending the outcome of the inquiry.

c A student whose enrolment is terminated or application to re-enrol is declined under Regulation 11a may appeal that decision to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education or the duly appointed delegate.

12 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences.

13 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

14 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.