Applied Human Nutrition Mount Saint Vincent University

Overview

The Applied Human Nutrition programme at Mount Saint Vincent University provides students with the opportunity for advanced level study in food and nutrition with a focus on social justice. This graduate offering is designed to develop leaders and researchers capable of producing impactful, systems-wide change for individuals and environments. Students gain deep insights into the complexities of health through a curriculum guided by an evidence-based framework.

Why Applied Human Nutrition at Mount Saint Vincent University?

The programme is distinguished by its long-standing emphasis on community nutrition and ecological sustainability. Mount Saint Vincent University provides a supportive environment where students can explore nutrition across the human lifecycle and engage in critical research analysis. The department is home to renowned faculty members conducting international research on micronutrient deficiencies and functional foods.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 14832 per year
• National fee: CAD 7051 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Nutrition and Population Health Assessment
• Clinical Trials in Food and Nutrition
• Quantitative Methods of Nutrition Research
• Qualitative Methods of Nutrition Research
• Food and Nutrition Security: Issues and Approaches
• Public Health Nutrition
• Applied Human Nutrition and Metabolism for Nutrition Professionals
• Food Design and Evaluation
• Leadership in Food and Nutrition

Careers with Applied Human Nutrition

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in public health, community nutrition, and clinical settings. The programme supports those seeking registration as professional dietitians through an integrated Internship Education Program for eligible candidates. Others find success as researchers, policy advocates, or consultants within food and nutrition enterprises and social organisations.