Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition MScFN Practicum-based Program
The MScFN practicum-based program will provide you with a combination of challenging course work, advanced research opportunities and practical training experiences with placements across southwestern Ontario and beyond.
Graduates of this program earn a Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition degree and complete a practicum which is recognized by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP), preparing students to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) which is required to become a Registered Dietitian in Canada.
For more information on becoming a Registered Dietitian in Canada, please visit these websites: Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice , Dietitians of Canada and College of Dietitians of Ontario.
Research
Based on areas of interest, students are matched with a Faculty Research Supervisor who will encourage, guide and supervise the student’s research project over their time in the program. Students have the opportunity to contribute research findings to the profession and strengthen their research skills.
Courses
In addtion to their courses, students are required to take two mandatory courses in the first (Fall) term, and two of four elective courses in the second (Winter) term of the program.
Fall term:
- FN 9711 Nutrition Research and Epidemiology (Mandatory)
- FN 9888 Seminar in Food and Nutritional Sciences (Mandatory)
Winter term:
- FN 9111 Food and Nutritional Policies and Regulations (Elective)
- FN 9211 Leadership and Food Management (Elective)
- FN 9444 Advances in Clinical Nutrition (Elective)
- FN 9666 Community Nutrition and Program Planning (Elective)
Accredited Practicum
Students participate in shaping their practicum schedule through regular meetings with their Dietetic Education Coordinator, who ensures the placement schedule will meet dietetic competencies (which are required for professional registration). Through the practical training placements, students will develop competencies in the following areas:
- Nutrition Care
- Population & Public Health
- Management
- Research
- Professional Practice
- Communication & Collaboration
Students in this program experience rich and dynamic practicum placements in settings such as community health centres, family health teams, food industry, hospitals, long-term care homes and public health units. The practicum portion of the program is just under one year in length.
