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In the School of Human Nutrition, cutting-edge nutrition research is conducted by tenure-track professors and six faculty lecturers in all areas recommended by North American Nutrition Societies. These areas include clinical, community, and international nutrition as well as molecular and cellular nutrition. Research at the School emphasizes the following domains:
Research is conducted in our on-site research labs, the Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment (CINE), the 涩里番 Institute for Global Food Security, the Clinical Nutrition Research Unit (CNRU), and the MUHC teaching hospitals. Students can conduct research or participate in clinical rotations in Ghana and field sites in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Nutrition (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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A master鈥檚 degree in Human Nutrition offers advanced Nutrition courses in a broad range of research areas. The program is suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in nutritional sciences, exercise physiology, kinesiology, food science, biochemistry, medicine, or another closely related field. Students are required to complete advanced nutrition coursework and activities related to their thesis research. Graduates of our M.Sc. thesis degree have pursued successful careers in research, international health agencies, government agencies, and industry. |
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Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Practicum (45 credits) and Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Project (45 credits) |
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The M.Sc. Applied program is a course-based master鈥檚 program. It allows students to further develop knowledge and expertise in nutrition. Students are required to complete advanced Nutrition courses and activities related to a research project or an advanced practicum (reserved for registered dietitians). Careers include managerial positions for practising dietitians, and careers in nutrition programs, government, and industry. |
| Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Dietetics Credentialing (83 credits) |
| The M.Sc. Applied program in Dietetics Credentialing is a course-based master's program with a dietetics Stage (internship) included. At the end of the program, students are qualified to be licensed with one of the provincial regulatory bodies in Canada, as well as in other countries, and practise in the areas of clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice management; French competency is a requirement for the program and for the licensing with l鈥橭rdre des di茅t茅tistes-nutritionnistes du Qu茅bec (ODNQ). The program is preceded by a Qualifying year, if necessary, to complete certain courses required for licensure. This is followed by three semesters of graduate-level courses and three semesters of Stage, which include a practice-based graduate project. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Nutrition |
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A Ph.D. degree in Human Nutrition is suitable for students with an M.Sc. degree in Nutritional Sciences or related areas who wish to become independent researchers and/or leaders in the field of nutritional sciences. The School offers a stimulating research environment with opportunities in a wide range of areas of basic science, clinical research with our many hospital clinicians, as well as population health in Canada and abroad. Careers include academic, senior government, and industry positions within Canada and internationally. |
| Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Registered Dietitian Credentialing (30 credits) |
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In the School of Human Nutrition at 涩里番, students pursuing a Ph.D. in human nutrition have the opportunity to apply to our Graduate Diploma in R.D. Credentialing, upon completion of the Ph.D. program and upon completion of the undergraduate courses required by l鈥橭rdre des di茅t茅tistes-nutritionnistes du Qu茅bec (ODNQ). Additional preparatory courses for Stages (internships) are NUTR 513, NUTR 515, NUTR 607, and NUTR 611. This Diploma consists of two semesters of Stage (internship) in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice management. Upon completion of the Diploma, the recipient is eligible to register and practice as a Dietitian in Quebec (professional French is a requirement), as well as in other Canadian provinces and other countries. |
M.Sc. Thesis and M.Sc. Applied (Project, Practicum, and Dietetics Credentialing)
Applicants must be graduates of a university of recognized reputation and hold a B.Sc. degree equivalent to a 涩里番 degree in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate work. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in 涩里番鈥檚 credit equivalency of 3.3/4.0 (high second class鈥搖pper division) for the M.Sc. Thesis and M.Sc. Applied during their bachelor's degree program. Eligible candidates to the M.Sc. (Applied) program may select one of three options:
Ph.D.
Applicants must be graduates of a university of recognized reputation and hold a B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree equivalent to a 涩里番 degree in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate work. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in 涩里番's credit equivalency of 3.3/4.0 (high second class鈥搖pper division) during their bachelor's and master's degree programs. Exceptional students may apply to transfer to the Ph.D. program after one year of study in the M.Sc. (Thesis) program.
Qualifying Students
Some applicants whose academic degrees and standing entitle them to serious consideration for admission to graduate studies, but who are considered inadequately prepared in the subject selected may be admitted to a Qualifying program if they have met the School's minimum CGPA of 3.3 out of 4.0. The courses to be taken in a Qualifying program will be prescribed by the academic unit. Qualifying students are registered in graduate studies, but not as candidates for a degree. Only one Qualifying year (two terms) is permitted. Successful completion of a Qualifying program does not guarantee admission to a degree program. Students must re-apply for admission to a degree program.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available but limited and highly competitive. It is suggested that students give serious consideration to their financial planning before submitting an application. Normally, a student will not be accepted unless adequate financial support can be provided through a scholarship/award and/or by the student鈥檚 supervisor. Academic units cannot guarantee financial support via teaching assistantships.
English Language Proficiency
For graduate applicants whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized Canadian or American (English or French) institution or from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction, documented proof of English proficiency is required prior to admission. For a list of acceptable test scores and minimum requirements, visit mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/international/proficiency.
涩里番鈥檚 online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate 涩里番 and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the School of Human Nutrition and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 涩里番 departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late applications are considered only as time and space permit.
The M.Sc. in Human Nutrition focuses on advanced nutrition, statistics, and research methods. The program includes research activities related to the specific thesis topic chosen from a broad range of nutrition areas, under the primary supervision of one of the School's Faculty.
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Nutrition (Thesis) (45 credits).
The M.Sc.(Applied) in Human Nutrition; Non-Thesis 鈥� Dietetics Credentialing focuses on nutrition and food, leadership, communication skills, management skills and critical thinking. The program includes 40 weeks of internship or professional practice (stage). This program is accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP), and recognized...
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Dietetics Credentialing (83 credits).
The M.Sc.(Applied) in Human Nutrition; Non-Thesis - Practicum is a course-based program that focuses on advanced nutrition. It includes a practicum in clinical or applied nutrition.
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Practicum (45 credits).
The M.Sc.(Applied) in Human Nutrition; Non-Thesis - Project is a course-based program that focuses on advanced nutrition. It includes a research project in the community, clinic or laboratory.
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Project (45 credits).
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Nutrition.
The Graduate Diploma in Registered Dietitian Credentialing is open to students with a Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the School of Human Nutrition who would like to become a member of the Ordre professional des di茅t茅tistes du Qu茅bec (OPDQ). The Diploma consists of 30 weeks of stage placements in Clinical, Community, and Management rotations. Before acceptance into...
For more information, see Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Registered Dietitian Credentialing (30 credits).
