Program Overview

Microprogramme de 2e cycle en nutrition

The Microprogramme de 2e cycle en nutrition is a 15-credit program offered by the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Medicine. This program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in nutrition, focusing on the prevention and treatment of diseases related to nutrition.

Overview

The program is offered in French and is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in a related field. The program is available on a full-time or part-time basis, with a minimum duration of one trimester and a maximum duration of three years.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.3
• Demonstrate proficiency in French, as the program is taught in French
• Meet the specific requirements for the program, including courses in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology

Program Structure

The program consists of 15 credits, which can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. The program includes the following courses:

• NUT 6000: Concepts essentiels aux sciences de la nutrition
• NUT 6027: Obésité et maladies cardio-métaboliques
• NUT 6028: Nutrition et vieillissement
• NUT 6029: Neuroscience nutritionnelle
• NUT 6033: Nutrigénomique
• NUT 6093: Nutrition cardiovasculaire
• NUT 6606: Comportement du consommateur
• NUT 6607: Épidémiologie de la nutrition
• NUT 6650: Séminaires
• NUT 6675: Méthodologie de recherche en nutrition

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's status:

• Résident(e) permanent(e) du Québec: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadien(ne) non-résident(e) au Québec: $5,393.20 per trimester (15 credits)
• Étudiant(e) international(e): $11,998.60 per trimester (15 credits)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Sciences appliquées
• Éducation
• Santé publique
• Milieu de la santé
• Industrie
• Fonction publique
• Marketing
• Médias

Research Areas

The program is affiliated with the Clinique Universitaire de Nutrition and the Département de nutrition, which offer research opportunities in various areas, including:

• Nutrition et santé publique
• Nutrition et prévention des maladies
• Nutrition et traitement des maladies
• Nutrigénomique
• Épidémiologie de la nutrition

Additional Information

For more information about the program, please contact the Département de nutrition or visit the Université de Montréal's website.