Program Information

The Master of Applied Human Nutrition and the Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition programs provide students with the opportunity for advanced level study in food and nutrition. These graduate programs have long had the emphasis on social justice with a community nutrition focus. In 2024, the graduate programs were revised and a range of new and revised courses, guided by our evidence-based Graduate Applied Human Nutrition (GAHN) Framework.

Social justice and sustainability, central to the GAHN Framework and woven through the courses, aligns with the MSVU mission, vision and values of nurturing socially responsible citizens through creative and high-quality teaching and research opportunities. Supporting areas are nutrition across the human lifecycle, methods and critical analysis of research, theories and practices for change, and innovation and leadership.

The Master of Applied Human Nutrition is comprised of five units of course work. The Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition is comprised of three and a half units of course work and one and a half units of thesis research. Each course is one half unit. Students are advised to select courses from the Framework areas in consultation with their advisor and in accordance with their areas of interest. Courses are offered on a rotating cycle; a tentative course offering schedule is available here.

Students are also encouraged to view the faculty profile pages to learn more about the department research areas. For specific questions about the program or about eligibility, contact the department.

Graduates of Canadian undergraduate programs accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) or EQual (Accreditation Canada) who are pursuing registration as professional dietitians may apply to the Internship Education Program with their application to the Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition or, for candidates who have significant post-graduation related work experience, the Master in Applied Human Nutrition. The Internship Education Program enables students to build on theoretical knowledge and internship experiences to fulfill the competencies required by our accreditor, EQual (Accreditation Canada), to reach entry-level professional dietetic competence.

Students who are not seeking registration as a professional dietitian may apply for the Food and Nutrition Practicum Program during study in either the Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition or the Master Applied Human Nutrition programs. Learn more about the Food and Nutrition Practicum. Download the Food and Nutrition Practicum Application Form.

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