Graduate Programs
We offer four program options at the graduate level in the area of foods and nutrition.
Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition (MScFN): Thesis-based Program
The Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition thesis-based program offers you the opportunity to strengthen your research skills through advanced course work and thesis development under the guidance of a faculty supervisor.
Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition (MScFN): Practicum-based Program
The Master of Science in Food & Nutrition practicum-based program is a full-time graduate program for five terms. The program is accredited under the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) preparing you to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam. If successful you can become a dietitian in Canada.
Master of Engineering in Food Processing (MEng)
Western Engineering, in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences, offers a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Food Processing. This one-year graduate program provides you with the theoretical and practical skills you need to meet the demands of the food industry.
Diploma in Dietetic Education & Practical Training
The Diploma in Dietetic Education & Practical Training is a one-year professional, post-graduate program for those with an honors degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from a university program accredited by the Partners for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) in Canada (or the U.S. equivalent, an ACEND® – accredited program).
