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Microcredentials in Culinary Nutrition Science
Course information for - 2024 entry
Offered at 1 locations
- Duration
- 0.5 year full-time or equivalent part-time
- Fees (first year)*
$2111 Fee-paying
- Start dates
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Semester 1 intake: Beginning January 2024Applications open August 2023Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning June 2024Applications open April 2024
UNMC593(online theory) and UNMC594 (face-face practical) are available to commence in Professional Term 2 2024 from January 2 with an option of intensive 2 week or weekend practicals. Applications close January 15 2024.
UNMC595 (online theory) and UNMC596 (face-to-face practical) are available to commence in Winter Term 2024 from June.
Contact Emma Stirling Course Coordinator for further details emma.stirling@acu.edu.au
Overview
These four new microcredentials present theory and practical components in culinary nutrition science for continuining professional development for a range of professions from nutrition and dietetics, to general practitioners, teachers and culinary professionals. The theory microcredentials will be delivered online, and the practical microcredentials will be delivered face-to-face in block mode in the commercial teaching kitchens of our third party partners in Melbourne and North Sydney. Successful completion of the first two theoretical microcredentials would allow entry into the Graduate Certificate in Culinary Nutrition Science.
The four new microcredentials are:
- UNMC593 Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science in Practice - Theory (5cp) - $1950.00
- UNMC594 Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science in Practice - Practical (5cp) - $2250.00
- UNMC595 Food for Special Diets in Practice - Theory (5cp) - $1950.00
- UNMC596 Food for Special Diets in Practice - Practical (5cp) - $2250.00
Melbourne or North Sydney campuses.
For further information on the specific microcredential units see Course Details -> Course Structure-> View Course Rules below.
Professional experience
There are two practical microcredential units: Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science and Foods for Special Diets in Practice
Accreditation
These microcredentials will be considered as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for professional bodies such as Dietitians Australia. Each year Accredited Practising Dietitians need to complete and log 30 hours of CPD. Clarification with other organisations about CPD requirements and recognition of the microcredentials is ongoing. The assessable aspect of the microcredentials will be an attractive option for students and organisations.
Course details
Course structure
There are 4 stand-alone microcredentials that can be undertaken individually or completed as a cluster to allow entry into the Graduate Certificate in Culinary Nutrition Science. These microcredentials present theory and practical components in culinary nutrition science for continuing professional development for a range of professions from nutrition and dietetics, to general practitioners, teachers and culinary professionals.
Graduate statement
AQF framework
Entry requirements
No admission requirements
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2024 Admission.
Inherent requirement
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Fees
Course costs
$2111 Fee-paying
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
Staff Profile
Mrs Emma Stirling
Senior Lecturer Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences
Emma Stirling is recognised as one of Australia's leading dietitians in the areas of food and culinary nutrition, plus effective nutrition communication and innovative thinking, and she brings over twenty years of industry experience to academia and teaching at ACU.
An Accredited Practising Dietitian with the Dietitians Association of Australia since 1994 Emma won an National Award of Merit for her pioneering work in social media for the profession in 2012. In 2018 she obtained the prestigious Advanced APD status. During her time working in the UK she was also a member of the British Dietetic Association and has international membership of the USA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) in particular the Food and Culinary Professionals Dietetic Practice Group.
Prior to joining ACU Emma developed and lead Australia's largest online nutrition degree and as course coordinator received a teaching award and achieved national recognition for online teaching best practices. She is also experienced in the design and delivery of experiential learning including an International study tour with a New Colombo Grant along with offshore teaching in Hong Kong.
Emma is co author of the textbook Understanding the science of food: from molecules to mouthfeel. This book is a first of its kind for Australia where previously American textbooks were used that are out of step with our food supply and consumer behaviours.
Emma completed a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) from The University of Melbourne in 1991 and a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree from Deakin University in 1993. She completed a Graduated Certificate in Higher Education Curriculum, Teaching and Learning in 2018 and is currently a PhD candidate.