Overview

Key Features

The Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition and the Master of Applied Human Nutrition programs at Mount Saint Vincent University explore the theoretical foundations of nutrition through critical reflection on current research and practice within the discipline and drawing from other related disciplines. Please visit the faculty profile pages to learn more about the department research interests.

The Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition is comprised of three and a half units of coursework and one and half units of thesis research. The Master of Applied Human Nutrition is comprised of five units of course work.

Students seeking registration as a professional dietitian and who meet Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) undergraduate competencies may also apply to the Internship Education Program when they apply to either the Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition or the Master Applied Human Nutrition program. The Internship Education Program enables students to build on theoretical knowledge and internship experiences to fulfill the competencies required by PDEP to reach entry-level professional dietetic competence

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism

Food, Health, and Social Policy

Food, Nutrition and Aging

Issues in Food Product Development

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition Education in the Community

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

7

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 16 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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93

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General requirements

Students will normally have completed an undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods or related fields, e.g. health sciences, kinesiology, biology, biochemistry, health promotion/education, and nursing. Students will normally have achieved a minimum of a B average (GPA 3.0). Credit in the following undergraduate courses will normally be required: applied statistics; biochemistry; physiology; sociology, psychology or communications; and 3000 or 4000 level human nutrition. Where there are deficiencies, additional undergraduate coursework (achieving a minimum grade of B) may be necessary in advance of graduate study.

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Tuition Fees

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14832 CAD / year

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7051 CAD / year

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Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

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