Sept 2027 Entry
2 years
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One-off entry scholarship will be awarded to applicants with excellent academic achievement.
Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Early Round: 2026-10-20
Main Round: 2027-02-25
Early Round: 2026-10-20
Main Round: 2027-02-25
What's New
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduate
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To provide an advanced education in dietetics that blends rigorous academic coursework with practical, hands-on training in clinical, community and food service settings.
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To cultivate a deep understanding of the science and clinical practice of dietetics, including medical nutrition therapy, nutritional assessment and dietetic counselling.
Upon completion of this programme, students should be able to:
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Utilise professional skills and knowledge to provide individualised medical nutrition therapy, which includes performing nutritional diagnosis, designing individualised meal plans, providing nutritional counselling and recommending nutritional supplements when appropriate;
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Provide nutrition services to the healthy as well as to those with chronic illnesses;
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Analyse and apply research methods in a variety of nutrition and food systems studies and settings;
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Demonstrate critical thinking, communication skills and analytical abilities to identify and solve problems in the nutritional sciences.
Professional Recognition
Curriculum design is based on the accreditation requirements from local and international professional bodies.
Prospects
Graduates of this programme have a wide range of career opportunities in various sectors, such as healthcare, food industry, research, education and public health.
With increasing awareness of the importance of nutrition, there is growing demand for qualified dietitians who can provide expert advice on diet and nutrition. In addition, graduates of the MSc in Dietetics programme can work in hospitals, clinics and other healthcare settings, providing personalised nutrition plans for patients with various health conditions.
Additionally, there are opportunities for dietitians to work in the food industry, developing and promoting healthy food products, as well as in research institutes, conducting studies on the impact of diet on health.
Graduates of this programme can also pursue careers in the education sector, teaching and providing nutrition and dietetics training, or in the public health sector, promoting healthy eating habits in communities to prevent diet-related diseases.
Overall, the prospects for graduates of the MSc in Dietetics programme are promising, with a wide range of career opportunities and the potential to make a significant impact on public health and community well-being.
Students are required to complete the following subjects:
- Academic Integrity and Ethics in Science
- Advanced Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Advanced Pharmacology and Nutrition
- Applied Nutrition
- Chinese Medicine Based Diet Therapy
- Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Nutrition
- Clinical Dietetics and Medicine
- Capstone Project
- Dietetics in Practice
- Dietetic Placement I
- Dietetic Placement II
- Dietetic Placement III
- Food Preparation and Menu Planning
- Nutritional Assessment
- Nutrition Education and Counselling
- Professional Practice for Dietitians
- Public Health Nutrition
- Research Methods & Data Analysis
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Dr Daphne Wu Mei-yi
BSc, PgD, MSc, PhD, AFHEA, Dietitian (HK, UK)
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A Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Biology or Health-related disciplines, or other relevant/related science disciplines; AND
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Applicants should have obtained credits for each of the following pre-requisite university undergraduate level courses before admission to the programme:
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Human Physiology (3 credits or the equivalent); AND
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Biochemistry (3 credits or the equivalent); AND
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Principles of Nutrition (3 credits or the equivalent)
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If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purposes. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
For further programme information, please contact us via email: msc.dietetics@polyu.edu.hk
Class Arrangement
Classes are scheduled on weekdays, during both daytime and evenings, as well as on Saturdays during the daytime throughout the academic year, including the summer term.
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
"FSN5023 Public Health Nutrition" (3 credits) has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund [For course commencement after October 2025].
Placement Arrangement
Dietetic Placement is conducted in different settings including food and catering service industries, community centers, nursing homes and hospitals in three phases. Placements are mainly conducted on weekdays, and weekends during the daytime.
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HK$8,900 per credit for local and non-local students. Tuition fee will not be charged for the 1-credit subject, Academic Integrity and Ethics in Science.
One-off entry scholarship will be awarded to applicants with excellent academic achievement.
I am delighted to have been enrolled in the first cohort of the new MSc in Dietetics programme, which I found both exciting and inspiring. The programme offers a fresh pathway for students who are passionate about becoming registered dietitians, providing practical opportunities to apply knowledge in both clinical and community settings.
Choosing this programme has been one of the most rewarding decisions in my academic journey. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, blending evidence-based nutrition science with hands-on clinical training that prepares students for real-world practice.
A highlight has been the chance to learn from professional faculty and teaching staff from diverse backgrounds, including experienced registered dietitians in practice, speech therapists, pharmacists, and doctors. This cross-disciplinary environment broadened my perspective on health and nutrition challenges and strengthened my ability to collaborate across different healthcare fields.
Overall, the MSc in Dietetics programme has equipped me with the knowledge and practical skills I need, while giving me the confidence to pursue my future career as a dietitian and contribute to the profession.
The MSc in Dietetics covers a wide range of topics and in-depth practical knowledge in Nutrition and Health Sciences, while consolidating the basics of biological sciences, essential for a career in the nutrition field. Through consistent practice in applying knowledge to case scenarios, we learnt to think about nutrition in different and multi-perspective ways, applying patient-centred knowledge, while considering personal core values, and integrating communication skills to motivate behavioural change. Substantial feedback on coursework further assisted our learning. I am very grateful for the instructors' support and the comprehensive lectures that equipped us with lifelong knowledge and the ability to contribute to the field of public health.
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Applicants are required to submit the official results or proof for the prerequisite university undergraduate-level courses Human Physiology (3 credits or the equivalent), Biochemistry (3 credits or the equivalent) AND Principles of Nutrition (3 credits or the equivalent)
