A masters degree in Human Nutrition offers advanced Nutrition courses in a broad range of research areas. The program is suitable for graduates of undergraduate degrees in nutritional sciences, exercise physiology, kinesiology, food science, biochemistry, medicine, or another closely related field. Students are required to complete 12 credits in advanced level coursework in nutrition and research methodology plus 33 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.
The broad range of academic disciplines in the area of nutrition research makes for a dynamic setting to advance in nutritional knowledge. Many choices for pursuing the area of your interest are available ranging from population health studies in a number of international settings such as Northern Canada, East and West Africa, South and Central America as well as clinical and community health issues with nutritional implications, food security, nutriceuticals and genetic studies of the interactions of genes and nutrient intakes. Consult the profiles of the Professors involved with the School for details on their research interests. Contacting potential supervisors in conjunction with applying would strengthen your application.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Nutrition (Thesis)(45 Credits)
Program Requirement:
Thesis Courses (33 credits)
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NUTR 680
Human Nutrition M.Sc. Thesis 1
7 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Nutrition and Dietetics: Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of the M.Sc. thesis.
Offered by: Human Nutrition
- Terms
- Fall 2022
- Winter 2023
- Summer 2023
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year
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NUTR 681
Human Nutrition M.Sc. Thesis 2
8 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Nutrition and Dietetics: Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of the M.Sc. thesis. Presentation of a thesis proposal.
Offered by: Human Nutrition
- Terms
- Fall 2022
- Winter 2023
- Summer 2023
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year
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NUTR 682
Human Nutr M.Sc. Thesis 3
9 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Nutrition and Dietetics: Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of the M.Sc. thesis.
Offered by: Human Nutrition
- Terms
- Fall 2022
- Winter 2023
- Summer 2023
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year
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NUTR 683
Human Nutrition M.Sc. Thesis 4
9 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Nutrition and Dietetics: Final submission and approval of the M.Sc. thesis.
Offered by: Human Nutrition
- Terms
- Fall 2022
- Winter 2023
- Summer 2023
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year
Required Courses (3 credits)
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NUTR 695
Hum Nutr Research Orientation
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Nutrition and Dietetics: Orientation to graduate studies in nutrition including research ethics and safety training, library and literature search skills.
Offered by: Human Nutrition
- Restriction(s): Open to graduate students in Human Nutrition only.
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NUTR 696
Human Nutrition Seminar
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Nutrition and Dietetics: Students will present a recent original research article in which the methods and data presentation will be critically analyzed. The article must be approved by the instructor.
Offered by: Human Nutrition
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NUTR 697
MSc Final Presentation
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Nutrition and Dietetics: Presentation of final masters thesis research in Colloquium.
Offered by: Human Nutrition
- Terms
- Fall 2022
- Winter 2023
- Summer 2023
- Instructors
- Stephanie Chevalier
- Stephanie Chevalier
- Stephanie Chevalier
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
3 credits in graduate-level statistics
3 credits in graduate-level research methods
3 credits in graduate-level courses (chosen in consultation with supervisory committee)
