Program Overview

Program Description

The Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is a 4-year program consisting of 120 units, offered on campus in French. This program is accredited by Accreditation Canada's EQual program, ensuring it meets the highest standards in health education.

Why Choose the School of Nutrition Sciences

• The School of Nutrition Sciences offers a bilingual environment, providing French-language training recognized by an accreditation body.
• The program leads to a Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Biosciences.
• The school organizes various events in the area of nutrition and food sciences.
• Students can receive scholarships to introduce them to research in nutrition and food sciences.
• The Faculty is located in the heart of Canada's capital, close to industry leaders, major government organizations, public health services, and a large hospital network.

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is accredited and recognized by the Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies, preparing students for membership in provincial bodies regulating dietitians. To practice in Canada, students must pass the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination.

Practicum Placement Sites

• Health-care establishments (hospitals, long-term care centres, specialized ambulatory care clinics, community health centres, private clinics, and more)
• Government organizations
• Public health services and organizations
• Sports centres
• Universities and research centres
• Agri-food companies and food services

Career Opportunities

• Clinical nutrition dietitian
• Public health dietitian
• Public service health promotion specialist
• Food service manager
• Nutrition sciences and dietetics researcher

Graduate Studies

• Nutrition
• Medicine or pharmacy
• Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or audiology
• Epidemiology, health sciences, or education

Language Requirements

This program is offered in French to bilingual students. To enroll, students must demonstrate their command of French and English, both of which are essential for compulsory courses and placements.

Placement Requirements

Training includes clinical placements in various settings, requiring a police record check, a series of vaccinations, and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Students must meet all these requirements before entering the placement setting.

Program Details

• See the course sequence
• See the program requirements

Accreditation

The Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is accredited by Accreditation Canada's EQual program, ensuring it meets the highest standards in health education.

Admission

The application process for this program starts in the fall of the year before students intend to begin their studies. Students are encouraged to submit their application in advance of the posted deadlines. There are also many scholarships and bursaries available that students may need to start looking into, as some of these have earlier deadlines.