Dr. Christie Bennett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christie Bennett is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, as well as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Monash University. Her research focuses on the interplay between clinical practice and education in the field of nutrition, particularly as it relates to eating disorders. Christie emphasizes the importance of integrating lived experiences into her teaching and research, recognizing the unique perspectives brought by individuals living with chronic conditions and eating disorders. She has received several accolades, including the 2018 Nestle Nutrition Institute Young Researcher of the Year award in Australia and New Zealand, and the 2023 School of Clinical Sciences Career Development Fellowship. Her ongoing projects include a study on the impact of online educational modules on health professionals’ understanding of eating disorders and fertility care. Fluent in her area of expertise, Christie aims to enhance educational interventions to foster inclusivity within dietetics and healthcare. She actively participates in various professional committees and speaks at international conferences, contributing to the advancement of research and clinical practice within her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Educate and supervise students in nutrition and dietetics, focusing on evidence-based clinical practices and the integration of lived experiences for better healthcare outcomes.

Awards

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Young Researcher of the Year

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Career Development Fellowship

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.