Graduate Program
The School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition offers excellent opportunities for graduate studies and research leading to the Masters and Doctoral degrees in the broad fields of basic and applied human nutrition.
Applicants to graduate programs must be graduates of a university of recognized reputation, with a cumulative grade point average (CPGA) of at least 3.2.
Degrees offered
M.Sc. in Human Nutrition (Thesis)
A Master’s 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 14 credits in advanced nutrition course work plus 31 credits 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.
M.Sc. in Human Nutrition (Applied)
The M.Sc. Applied program is a course-based master’s aimed to attract dietitians and graduates from a B.Sc. in Nutritional Sciences. This program will allow students to further develop knowledge and expertise in nutrition and develop their expertise in specific nutrition areas. Students are required to complete 29 credits in advanced nutrition courses plus 16 credits related to a research paper or an advanced practicum (reserved for registered dietitians). McGill is the only English speaking university that offers this program in Québec. Careers include managerial positions for practicing dietitians, careers in nutrition programs, government and industry.
Ph.D. in Human Nutrition (Thesis)
A Ph.D. degree in Human Nutrition is suitable for students with a MSc 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 positions, senior government and industry positions within in Canada and internationally.
Diploma in Registered Dietitian Credentialing
In the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at McGill, students pursuing a graduate degree in nutrition have the opportunity to take a Graduate Diploma in R.D. Credentialing, upon completion of the M.Sc. or Ph.D. program. We are the only university in Quebec and much of Canada that offers this opportunity. This Diploma consists of two semesters of Stage (internship) in Clinical Nutrition, Community Nutrition, and Foodservice Systems Management. Upon completion of the Diploma, the recipient is eligible to register and practice as a Dietitian in Quebec, as well as in other Canadian provinces and other countries.