1.0 University-wide Resources

1.1. Important Dates in the University Calendar

1.2. Campus Life

1.3. Research Office and Research Ethics Board

2.0 The Department of Applied Human Nutrition, Faculty of Professional Studies

2.1. Core Faculty

2.2. Adjunct Professors

2.3. Core Staff

3.0 AHN Graduate Program

3.1 Program Options and Details

Our programming includes a diversity of courses and experiential learning opportunities. The two main streams include the Masters of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) and Masters of Science Applied Human Nutrition (MScAHN), both of which may include internship education program (IEP) or food and nutrition practicum (FNP). The details of each program can be found here.

We recently changed our course codes (2024) and updated our curriculum. All graduate students will be assigned an academic advisor (for MSc students it is their thesis supervisor) prior to starting their program.

3.2. Program Time to Completion

While Students generally proceed through the program at their own pace, the following time(s)-to-completion are encouraged:

MAHN: 1 to 1.5 years
MAHN-IEP: 2 to 2.5 years
MScAHN: 2 to 2.5 years
MScAHN-IEP: 2.5 to 3 years

Interns entering the MScAHN with IEP or the MAHN with IEP may be given the opportunity through portfolio development and subsequent prior learning assessment (PLA) to receive full or partial credit for one or more Internship courses based on past work experiences as per MSVU Academic Calendar and Internship Education Program Policy and Procedure Manual.

The thesis grade must appear on the Intern’s transcript prior to confirmation of the third and final internship placement. Papers confirming fulfilment of internship requirements thereby allowing the student to write The Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) will NOT be signed until the thesis requirement and internship placements have been completed.  There will be no exception to this policy.

For additional details on part-time study and maximum time-to-completion, please consult the Graduate Calendar.

3.3. Non-Course Requirements for all AHN Graduate Students

  • Students must attend eight graduate seminars during their degree.
  • Annually, students must submit an report (form) to the Graduate Program Coordinator through AHN Graduate Program Moodle site. Students must complete this report collaboratively with their Supervisor.

Please see appendices below for relevant forms and templates.

3.4. Graduate Student Advisor and Committee

Each graduate student will be assigned a graduate advisor annually (list available here) upon entry to the program. Each MSc student will also have a thesis supervisor and supervisory committee. In the case of MSc students, their supervisor can be their academic advisor. For students requiring additional supports, see university-wide resources above, and forms below.

4.0 Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition

4.1. Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities of Department
  • Responsibilities and Rights of Thesis Supervisor
  • Responsibilities and Rights of Student

4.2. The Thesis

  • Timeline and Sequence of Events
    • Registration
    • Thesis Proposal
    • Thesis Defense
    • Submission of Thesis
  • Organization of Thesis

5.0 Appendices

Appendix A – Annual Report Template (Spring 2024 this will be submitted via online Microsoft Forms)

Appendix B – Sample Title Page

Appendix C – Sample Signature Page

Appendix D – Abstract Format

Appendix E – Sample Thesis Formatting