Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Evidence based practice is fundamental to the dietetics professional. This course draws together both theory and practice. Students will use a team-based approach to systematically evaluate the level of evidence that address a problem facing dietetics practitioners in practice. They will develop solutions based on evidence including the practicality and the soundness of the financial and management risk elements of the solution.
Evidence based practice and research is fundamental to the dietetics professional and is integral in developing practice-based solutions. Dietetics professionals build on their formal education to apply current best practice evidence from the published literature upon graduation and in practice. In this course students will gain an in-depth understanding of different research methods including quantitative and qualitative research processes. The course includes advanced information retrieval skills to enhance ability to effectively and efficiently retrieve material of value when making clinical decisions. It builds on problem solving activities students have previously undertaken and utilises the knowledge and skills that they have developed over the first semestersﾠof the Master of Dietetic Studies Program.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
There are prerequisites of successful completion of DIET7101 and DIET7103 to enrol in this course.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DIET7101 and DIET7103
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Brooke Devlin
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
The course is taught in block mode during the first two weeks of semester ONLY:
Tuesday and Thursdays of Week 1 and Week 2 only.ﾠ
Attendance is required to gain the necessary knowledge for the meeting competencies and completion of the assessments.
Aims and outcomes
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This course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate competence in evidence based practice to the level required for entry to the diet
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of research methodology and evidence based practice.
LO2.
Demonstrate a questioning and critical approach to practice issues.
LO3.
Apply evidence based practice, scientific research and evaluation findings to practice.
LO4.
Develop a credible professional role by commitment to excellence of practice.
LO5.
Work effectively within a dietetic student team in order to develop communication and process management skills, and facilitate peer-assisted, collaborative learning.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Primary research article critique | 50% |
18/09/2025 2:00 pm |
| Portfolio |
Dietetic Practice Competence Assessment Task
|
50% |
10/11/2025 2:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Primary research article critique
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
18/09/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Students will critique a primary research article using the knowledge acquired in the workshops and instructions provided on Blackboard. Students will grade the study using the appropriate grading instrument and discuss the reasoning for their assessment of the study. Students will be required to translate and communicate the findings of the primary research article as if communicating to a patient.
Submission guidelines
Submit via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
DIET7301 is in the final semester of the MDietSt Program. Applications for extensions on this assessment item may not allow the School sufficient time to finalise your mark for this assessment item and subsequently your grade for the course. Your grade may be held as incomplete (INC) on the finalisation of grades. Your grade will be finalised once all marks for the course have been finalised. Please be mindful of the impacts this may have on your graduation eligibility.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Dietetic Practice Competence Assessment Task
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
10/11/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
The purpose of this task is to demonstrate competence of entry level dietetic practice against the National Competency Standards. This will be done by synthesising evidence of experience collected across the MDietSt Program on the ePortfolio and evaluating knowledge, skills and abilities in line with the National Competency Standards. Evidence of progressive development of competence of the domains is required.
The task has two parts -
Part A - ePortfolio Finalisation - students pull together evidence across the MDietSt Program to demonstrate competence across the National Competency Standards
Part B - Mock job application and interview - this will allow students to provide evidence of competence when responding to job applications. The task will involve a written application and short mock interview.
Specific details of submission requirements and task descriptions are found on Blackboard site.
Recording of Assessment:
When a student is required to complete an oral or practical assessment item worth 20% or more, the performance will be recorded and retained as per Appendix 1 as the official recording of the item for re-mark purposes.
Recordings will be stored in a secure manner and will only be accessed for the purposes of:
i. moderation of marking
ii. provision of feedback to the student(s) recorded; and/or
iii. re-marking following a successful re-mark application.
All mock interviews will be recorded via Zoom and will not disrupt the interview process.
Hurdle requirements
Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 50% or higher, if the individual ‘must pass’ assessment items are not passed, a student cannot achieve a grade higher than a 3.Submission guidelines
Refer to Blackboard for specific submission instructions on each part of the assessment task.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Discretionary extensions are not available for this task.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
DIET7301 is in the final semester of the MDietSt Program. Applications for extensions on this assessment item may not allow the School sufficient time to finalise your mark for this assessment item and subsequently your grade for the course. Your grade may be held as incomplete (INC) on the finalisation of grades. Your grade will be finalised once all marks for the course have been finalised. Please be mindful of the impacts this may have on your graduation eligibility.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy requirements of course (0-24%) |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements of the course. Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some of the basic requirements have been met (25-44%) |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Fails to satisfy the basic requirements for a pass, but is close to satisfactory overall and has compensating strengths in some aspects: (45-49%) |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in the course: (50-64%) |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skills to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight:ﾠ(65-74%) |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and more subtle aspects of the course, such as ability to idenitfy and debate critical issues or ability to solve non-routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas: (75-84%) |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course: work is interesting, surprising, exciting, challenging or erudite: (85-100%) |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64).
This course contains a ‘must pass’ assessment item, specifically the Dietetic Practice Competence Assessment Task. Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 50% or higher, if the individual ‘must pass’ assessment items are not passed, a student cannot achieve a grade higher than a 3.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
The assessment tasks in this course have been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessments in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass the assessment tasks, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Not Timetabled |
Workshop 2 - Levels of Evidence Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Not Timetabled |
Workshop 3 and 4 - Appraising Research Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Not Timetabled |
Workshop 5 - Qualitative Research Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
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Not Timetabled |
Workshop 6 - Quantitative Research Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
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Not Timetabled |
Workshop 7 and 8 - Research Translation Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Not Timetabled |
Workshop 1 - Evidence Based Practice Cycle Orientation to the course and assessment Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: