Degree Programs
HUMAN NUTRITION PROGRAM: 2022-2023
The B.Sc. in Human Nutrition is an applied science program which integrates core requirements in foods, nutrition and related areas with studies in biology, chemistry, statistics, business, humanities and social sciences. BSc HNU students may select the professional dietetic concentration in year 2 and apply for the Integrated Dietetic Internship (IDI) program in year 3. Students with broader interests in food and nutrition can tailor their course selection toward one of the many career paths described below (e.g. education, pre-medical, other health professions, entrepreneurship, kinesiology).
DIETETICS Concentration: BSc HNU Integrated Dietetic Internship, Honours conversion
Students interested in professional dietetics should follow the Integrated Dietetic Internship Concentration. Find the advising sheet here: BSc HNU Dietetics
The normal sequence for the B.Sc. HNU program to include the HNU electives HNU 225(325), 356, 352, 452 (354/454 or 353), 456 and 485, as well as Practicums I, II, and III. For more information CLICK HERE.
For IDI program resources CLICK HERE.
Note: Declaration of intent forms for IDI should be submitted to the HNU Chair by the end of the winter term for second year HNU students (or upper level transfer students). Complete the entire form with all courses taken to date plus the courses you plan to take to finish the degree.
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition with Integrated Dietetic Internship Degree
The normal sequence for the program is shown below.
Year 1 HNU 142,145; BIOL 111, 215; CHEM 101, 102; 6 credits ARTS X; 6 credits ARTS Y
Year 2 HNU 146, 225(325), 242, 262; BIOL 251, 252; CHEM 225, 255; STAT 101; BSAD 102;
Year 3 HNU 351, 352, 356, 365, 384, 485; 6 credits ARTS X (12 credit total); 6 credits open electives
Year 4 HNU 405, 452, 456, 475; 6 credits HNU electives; 12 credits open electives
FOOD & NUTRITION Concentrations
The BSc HNU degree offers 24 credits in HNU electives and 18 credits open electives to enable students to broaden their education and pursue alternative (non-dietetic) career options.
Click on: BSc HNU to view the general course advising sheet.
We also offer concentrations in pre-education, pre-medical, 5th year Kinesiology, and entrepreneurship in food & health!
CLICK here for the: 5th year BBA Entrepreneurship (new!)
CLICK here for the: Entrepreneurship in food & health concentration
CLICK here for the: Pre-education Elementary School concentration
CLICK here for the: Pre-education Secondary school concentration: Family Studies
CLICK here for the: 5th year Kinesiology degree
CLICK here for the: Pre-medical school concentration
Students can apply to the Advanced Major and Honours degree programs as early as second year. HNU Program Declaration Forms: click here. March 31 is the deadline for submission to the HNU Chair.
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
The normal sequence for the program is shown below (2019 or later entry).
Year 1 HNU 142,145; BIOL 111, 215; CHEM 101, 102; 6 credits ARTS X; 6 credits ARTS Y
Year 2 HNU 146, 242, 262; BIOL 251, 252; CHEM 225, 255; STAT 101, BSAD 102; 3 credits open electives
Year 3 HNU 351, 365, 384; 12 credits HNU electives; 3 credits open electives; 6 credits ARTS X (12 credit total)
Year 4 HNU 405, 475; 12 credits HNU electives; 12 credits open electives
B.Sc. in Human Nutrition with Advanced Major
The normal sequence for the advanced major program is identical to that of the program above, with the addition of HNU 491 in year 4.
For guidelines associated with the Advanced Major program, click here.
To see previous HNU student advance major projects, click here.
B.Sc. in Human Nutrition with Honours
The normal sequence for the honours program is shown below.
Year 1 HNU 142,145; BIOL 111, 215; CHEM 101,102; 6 credits ARTS X; 6 credits ARTS Y;
Year 2 HNU 146, 242, 262; BIOL 251, 252; CHEM 225, 255; STAT 101, BSAD 102; 3 credits open electives
Year 3 HNU 351, 365, 384; 485; 9 credits HNU electives; 3 credits open electives; 6 credits ARTS X (12 credit total)
Year 4 HNU 405, 475; 491, 493, 12 credits HNU electives (minimum 18 credits at the 300-level or higher); 6 credits open electives
For guidelines associated with the Honours program, click here.
To see previous HNU student honours projects click here.
