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  Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

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        * The foods we eat are essential to maintaining the health of individuals and populations. Students in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics will have an in-depth knowledge of the sciences underlying the production, consumption and metabolism of food, as well as their effects on health, disease prevention and management.
        * Students may choose to specialize in Dietetics, which is only available in French to bilingual students. This program, unique in Ontario lasts a total of four years, including a practicum placement component in the form of internships. This training offers the opportunity to actively participate in experiential learning projects. Several courses in leading-edge fields, as well as internship opportunities in research, public institutions, community or clinical settings are integrated into the curriculum.
        * The Dietetic training is offered in a stimulating learning environment by a dynamic and active team of professors that aims to address the multiple challenges facing individuals and societies in the area of food and nutrition. Topics studied include malnutrition here and around the world, the steady increase in obesity, diabetes and hypertension, aging populations, risks of food contamination and the complex nature of food service management. This dietetic education program is accredited by Accreditation Canada and prepares students for eligibility for a registration with a provincial dietetics regulatory body. Upon graduation, students in this program option are eligible to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE).

      NOTE: Courses in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics are offered in French only, but the practicum placements can be held in a French, English or bilingual settings. Therefore, students enroled in this option must have an excellent knowledge of both spoken and written English and French.

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      Vision

      Nutrition and food innovation are key to achieving global health and wellness. Our programs aspire to create and mobilize leading-edge food and nutrition knowledge for enabling healthy lifestyles.

      Mission

      To educate tomorrow’s leaders in food and nutrition sciences within a bilingual environment.

      Courses in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics are offered in French only, but the practicum placements can be held in a French, English or bilingual settings. Therefore, students enroled in this option must have an excellent knowledge of both spoken and written English and French.

      The passing grade for some NUT courses is C+.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                  Title                                                                          Units    
        Compulsory courses at the 1000 level                                                                               
        ANP 1511                              Principes d’anatomie et de physiologie humaines I                              3 Units  
        ANP 1515                              Principes d’anatomie et de physiologie humaines II                             3 Units  
        BIO 1541                              Introduction à la biologie cellulaire et moléculaire                           3 Units  
        CHM 1711                              Principes de chimie                                                            3 Units  
        CHM 1721                              Chimie organique I                                                             3 Units  
        FRA 1710                              Analyse, écriture et argumentation I                                           3 Units  
        NUT 1504                              Sciences des aliments I                                                        3 Units  
        NUT 1544                              Aliments et expérimentations culinaires                                        3 Units  
        NUT 1550                              Psychologie de l’alimentation                                                  3 Units  
        NUT 1704                              Introduction à la nutrition                                                    3 Units  
        Compulsory courses at the 2000 level                                                                               
        HSS 2781                              Analyse quantitative des données en sciences de la santé: variables continues  3 Units  
        NUT 2503                              Techniques de laboratoire en sciences des aliments                             3 Units  
        NUT 2506                              Principes de communication, collaboration et counseling                        3 Units  
        NUT 2510                              Principes de gestion en nutrition                                              3 Units  
        NUT 2525                              Gestion des services alimentaires                                              3 Units  
        NUT 2701                              Nutrition à travers le cycle de la vie                                         3 Units  
        NUT 2704                              Introduction aux méthodes de recherche sur les aliments et la nutrition        3 Units  
        NUT 2721                              Nutrition et métabolisme                                                       3 Units  
        NUT 2733                              Biochimie nutritionnelle                                                       3 Units  
        Compulsory courses at the 3000 level                                                                               
        NUT 3501                              Nutrition publique et santé des populations I                                  3 Units  
        NUT 3502                              Nutrition clinique I                                                           3 Units  
        NUT 3503                              Nutrition publique et santé des populations II                                 3 Units  
        NUT 3506                              Alimentation des collectivités                                                 3 Units  
        NUT 3507                              Microbiologie alimentaire                                                      3 Units  
        NUT 3508                              Nutrition, gériatrie et santé                                                  3 Units  
        NUT 3522                              Nutrition clinique II                                                          3 Units  
        NUT 3702                              Évaluation nutritionnelle                                                      3 Units  
        Compulsory courses at the 4000 level                                                                               
        NUT 4502                              Nutrition clinique III                                                         3 Units  
        NUT 4503                              Nutrition pédiatrique                                                          3 Units  
        NUT 4611                              Stage en gestion des services alimentaires                                     9 Units  
        NUT 4631                              Stage en nutrition publique et en santé des populations                        7.5 Units
        NUT 4635                              Stages en milieux variés                                                       7.5 Units
        NUT 4646                              Stage en nutrition clinique                                                    15 Units 
        NUT 4711                              Initiation aux milieux cliniques                                               3 Units  
        Total:                                129 Units                                                                    
        
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