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- Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Dietetics (115 credits)
- Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Nutrition - Food Function and Safety (90 credits)
- Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Nutrition - Global Nutrition (90 credits)
- Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Nutrition - Health and Disease (90 credits)
- Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Nutrition - Metabolism, Health and Disease (90 credits)
- Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Nutrition - Sports Nutrition (90 credits)
- Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Honours in Nutrition (90 credits)
- Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) – Related Programs
Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) – B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)
Please refer to Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences – B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) (Overview) for advising and other information regarding the Dietetics and Nutrition majors.
Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Dietetics (115 credits)
The B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) Major in Dietetics is a 3.5 year program that includes 40 weeks of internship Professional Practice (Stage) integrated in each year in a planned sequence to provide the academic and practical training for a career as a dietitian-nutritionist. The program includes innovative courses to promote food and nutrition expertise, leadership,...
For more information, see Major Dietetics (115 credits).
Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Nutrition - Food Function and Safety (90 credits)
This Major offers a core emphasis on the scientific fundamentals of nutrition and metabolism throughout the lifespan from the molecular to the organismal level. The concentration in food function and safety covers the ranges from health effects of phytochemicals and food toxicants, food chemistry and analysis, food safety, product development and influence of...
For more information, see Major Nutrition - Food Function and Safety (90 credits).
Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Nutrition - Global Nutrition (90 credits)
This Major covers many aspects of human nutrition and food and their impact on health and society at the community and international level. It offers a core emphasis on the scientific fundamentals of nutrition and metabolism throughout the lifespan. The specialization in global nutrition emphasizes the importance of the interaction of nutrition, diet, water,...
For more information, see Major Nutrition - Global Nutrition (90 credits).
Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Nutrition - Health and Disease (90 credits)
This Major offers a core emphasis on the scientific fundamentals of nutrition and metabolism throughout the lifespan. This concentration emphasizes the influence of diet and nutrition on human health and the pathophysiology of chronic disease. This degree does not lead to professional licensure as a dietitian/nutritionist. Graduates are qualified for careers in heath research, pharmaceutical and/or food industries, government laboratories, and the health science communications field. Graduates often continue on to graduate studies preparing for careers in research, medicine, and dentistry or as specialists in nutrition.
Refer to "Faculty Information and Regulations" > "Minimum Credit Requirements", in this eCalendar for prerequisites and minimum credit requirements.
For information on academic advising, see: http://www.mcgill.ca/macdonald/studentinfo/advising
Required Courses (60 credits)
All required courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C.
AEMA 310 | (3) | Statistical Methods 1 |
ANSC 234 | (3) | Biochemistry 2 |
ANSC 323 | (3) | Mammalian Physiology |
ANSC 424 | (3) | Metabolic Endocrinology |
FDSC 200 | (3) | Introduction to Food Science |
FDSC 251 | (3) | Food Chemistry 1 |
FDSC 305 | (3) | Food Chemistry 2 |
LSCI 204 | (3) | Genetics |
LSCI 211 | (3) | Biochemistry 1 |
LSCI 230 | (3) | Introductory Microbiology |
NUTR 207 | (3) | Nutrition and Health |
NUTR 214 | (4) | Food Fundamentals |
NUTR 307 | (3) | Metabolism and Human Nutrition |
NUTR 322 | (3) | Applied Sciences Communication |
NUTR 337 | (3) | Nutrition Through Life |
NUTR 344 | (4) | Clinical Nutrition 1 |
NUTR 401 | (1) | Emerging Issues in Nutrition |
NUTR 450 | (3) | Research Methods: Human Nutrition |
NUTR 512 | (3) | Herbs, Foods and Phytochemicals |
PARA 438 | (3) | Immunology |
Common Complementary Courses
At least 6 credits from the following:
ANSC 433 | (3) | Animal Nutrition and Metabolism |
ANSC 551 | (3) | Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism |
ANSC 552 | (3) | Protein Metabolism and Nutrition |
ANSC 560 | (3) | Biology of Lactation |
FDSC 537 | (3) | Nutraceutical Chemistry |
FDSC 545 | (3) | Advances in Food Microbiology |
NUTR 501 | (3) | Nutrition in the Majority World |
NUTR 503 | (3) | Nutrition and Exercise |
NUTR 511 | (3) | Nutrition and Behaviour |
NUTR 545 | (4) | Clinical Nutrition 2 |
NUTR 546 | (4) | Clinical Nutrition 3 |
NUTR 551 | (3) | Analysis of Nutrition Data |
At least 9 credits from the following courses:
ANAT 214 | (3) | Systemic Human Anatomy |
ANAT 261 | (4) | Introduction to Dynamic Histology |
ANSC 312 | (3) | Animal Health and Disease |
ANSC 560 | (3) | Biology of Lactation |
MICR 341 | (3) | Mechanisms of Pathogenicity |
MIMM 414 | (3) | Advanced Immunology |
NUTR 430 | (3) | Directed Studies: Dietetics and Nutrition 1 |
NUTR 551 | (3) | Analysis of Nutrition Data |
PARA 424 | (3) | Fundamental Parasitology |
PATH 300 | (3) | Human Disease |
PHAR 300 | (3) | Drug Action |
PHAR 301 | (3) | Drugs and Disease |
PHAR 303 | (3) | Principles of Toxicology |
PHGY 311 | (3) | Channels, Synapses and Hormones |
PHGY 312 | (3) | Respiratory, Renal, and Cardiovascular Physiology |
PHGY 313 | (3) | Blood, Gastrointestinal, and Immune Systems Physiology |
Elective Courses (15 credits)
15 credits of electives are taken to meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree. A reciprocal agreement allows all students to take a limited number of electives at any Quebec university. With prior approval students can take electives at any Canadian or international university.
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Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Nutrition - Metabolism, Health and Disease (90 credits)
This Major offers a core emphasis on the scientific fundamentals of nutrition and metabolism throughout the lifespan from the molecular to the organismal level. This concentration emphasizes the influence of diet and nutrition on human health and the pathophysiology of inherited and acquired chronic disease. The links of nutrigenomics, nutrigenetics, and...
For more information, see Major Nutrition - Metabolism, Health and Disease (90 credits).
Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Major Nutrition - Sports Nutrition (90 credits)
This Major offers a core emphasis on the scientific fundamentals of nutrition and metabolism throughout the lifespan from the molecular to the organismal level. The concentration in sports nutrition integrates the influence of exercise and physical activity on health and chronic disease prevention. This degree does not lead to professional licensure as a Dietitian...
For more information, see Major Nutrition - Sports Nutrition (90 credits).
Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Honours in Nutrition (90 credits)
B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.); Honours in Nutrition is intended for students who are interested in gaining a concentrated research experience in Human Nutrition. Students in the B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) Nutrition Major program who have a CGPA of at least 3.6, and a grade of at least A- in all NUTR courses can apply to transfer in Winter U2 term. It is the responisbility of each student...
For more information, see Honours in Nutrition (90 credits).
Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) – Related Programs
Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) – Related Programs
Minor in Human Nutrition
Minor in Human Nutrition
Detailed information on this Minor can be found under Bachelor of Science (Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) - Minor Human Nutrition (24 credits) in this publication.
Concurrent Bachelor of Science in Food Science – B.Sc.(F.Sc.) and Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences – B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) – Food Science/Nutritional Science Major
Concurrent Bachelor of Science in Food Science – B.Sc.(F.Sc.) and Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences – B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) – Food Science/Nutritional Science Major
Detailed information on this concurrent program can be found under Concurrent Bachelor of Science in Food Science (B.Sc.(F.Sc.)) and Bachelor of Science Nutritional Sciences (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Food Science/Nutritional Science Major (Concurrent) (122 credits) in this publication.