Program Overview

Food, Nutrition and Health Major

The Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH) major offers students the flexibility to tailor their degree to their interests in food, nutrition, and health. This program allows students to focus their inquiry through restricted electives in areas such as the physical or biological sciences, economics and marketing, ecology, or international development.

What You Need to Know

• Why Study Food, Nutrition and Health?
• Program Overview
• Sample Courses
• Degree Options
• Career Options

The Food, Nutrition and Health major empowers students to design a program that aligns with their unique academic interests and career aspirations. The program provides students with the space to pursue their own interests while gaining a deeper knowledge of the food system, including issues related to food production, food security, and the role of nutrition in disease prevention.

Program Structure

Students in the Food, Nutrition and Health program will take a combination of degree requirements and restricted electives. They will also have the opportunity to take unrestricted electives. The program includes exciting, career-specific courses such as:

• FNH_V 250: Nutrition Concepts and Controversies
• FNH_V 351: Vitamins, Minerals and Health
• FNH_V 355: International Nutrition
• FNH_V 474: Sport Nutrition
• FNH_V 477: Nutrition and Disease Prevention

Minors

Students may choose to supplement their Food, Nutrition and Health major with a minor program, which involves taking courses in a subject area outside of their specialization. Available minor programs include:

• Minor in Arts
• Minor in Commerce
• Minor in Science
• Minor in Fermentations
• Minor in Sustainable Food Systems
• Minor in Kinesiology

Dual Degree Options

The Food, Nutrition and Health program offers dual degree options, including:

• Dual Degree with Bachelor of Education: This five-year program allows students to complete two bachelor's degrees with fewer credits, preparing them for a career in teaching.
• Dual Degree with Master of Management: This program is available to students who are entering the program directly from high school or transferring to UBC for their third year.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Food, Nutrition and Health program have gone on to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Home economics teacher
• Food service management
• Family life educator
• Lab technician
• Nutrition educator
• Sales representative
• Food quality control

The Faculty of Land and Food Systems is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for success in their chosen careers. With its flexible program structure and dual degree options, the Food, Nutrition and Health major is an excellent choice for students who are passionate about food, nutrition, and health.