Overview

The Human Health and Nutritional Sciences program of University of Guelph studies the interaction between genetics and environmental factors ultimately determines the health of an individual, and lifestyle is a major component of our environment that can be modified to affect human health.

We offer graduate programs of study leading to both an MSc by thesis (2- year program) and an MSc by course work and project (1-year program).

Research Fields

Biomechanics

Nutrition, Exercise, and Metabolism

Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences

Are you interested in:

Obesity

Aging

Diabetes

Cardiovascular disease

Nutrition and exercise

Biomechanics

Career opportunities

Academia

Industry

Professional programs (medicine, physiotherapy, etc.)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Students Promoting Awareness of Research Knowledge

Seminar in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

Research Fronts in Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences

Advanced Skeletal Muscle Metabolism in Humans

Advances in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences Research

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

30-60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours BSc degree or equivalent

A minimum 75% average during the last two years of undergraduate study

Applicants must have secured a faculty advisor

1 course in statistics

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23720 CAD / year

≈ 23720 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6698 CAD / year

≈ 6698 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Human Health and Nutritional Sciences.

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Overview

Research Fields

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Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Guelph

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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