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Nutrition & Dietetics
When you study Nutrition & Dietetics, you will have the opportunity to explore your passion for nutrition while gaining a strong foundation for a career in nutrition and dietetics.
The Nutrition & Dietetics program is accredited by Accreditation Canada and prepares graduates for application to a dietetic practicum program that can lead to registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the professional regulating body, the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO). This module supports the attainment of the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education (ICDEP) at the undergraduate level as required by PDEP.
In this accredited program, you will examine food safety, learn clinical nutrition from assessment to therapy, create a nutrition education program plan and improve your food skills in our commercial kitchen.
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- Foods and Nutrition 1070A/B – Introductory Human Nutrition
- Foods and Nutrition 1241A/B – Lifecyle Nutrition
- Physiology 1021 – Introduction to Human Physiology
- Biology 1290B – Biology and Microorganisms
- Chemistry 1301A/B – Discovering Chemical Structure
- Chemistry 1302A/B – Discovering Chemical Energetics
- 1.5 electives
Honours Specialization
In order to progress into the Honours Specialization in Nutrition & Dietetics after first year, students must achieve the following:
- A minimum grade of 60% in each of: Foods & Nutrition 1070A/B and Foods & Nutrition 1241A/B
- A minimum grade of 60% in each of: Biology 1290B, Chemistry 1301A/B, Chemistry 1302A/B, Physiology 1021
- A minimum modular average of 75% in the 3.5 principal courses: Foods & Nutrition 1070A/B, Foods & Nutrition 1241A/B, Biology 1290B, Chemistry 1301A/B, Chemistry 1302A/B and Physiology 1021
- A minimum grade of 50% in all electives
- Students need to complete at least 1.0 courses from each of the three categories (A, B, and C). The categories and the details on breadth requirements can be found in the Western Calendar.
- Students need to complete at least 2.0 designated essay courses, with at least 1.0 of which being senior courses (numbered 2000 - 4999). Essay credits are designated with E (1.0) or F/G/Z (0.5).
- Essay and breadth requirements are a degree requirement and do not need to be completed in year 1.
Academic Calendar Information
For students admitted into Nutrition & Dietetics from 2024 and onwards
Honours Specialization in Nutrition & Dietetics
For students admitted into Nutrition & Dietetics prior to 2023