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School of Human Nutrition
Location
Location
- Macdonald Stewart Building
- Â鶹AV, Macdonald Campus
- 21,111 Lakeshore Road
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue QC H9X 3V9
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-7773
- Fax: 514-398-7739
- Email: nutrition.dietetics [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/nutrition
About the School of Human Nutrition
About the School of Human Nutrition
The health and well-being of individuals and populations in relation to food choices and metabolism prevails as the unifying theme of the programs in the School of Human Nutrition, a part of the Â鶹AV Health Sciences.
The School offers a B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) in either the Dietetics Major or the Nutrition Major.
The Dietetics Major is an accredited professional program which leads to eligibility to register with a provincial dietetic regulatory body as a registered dietitian. The 3.5 year (115 credits) Dietetics Major is an undergraduate degree which includes 40 weeks of internship (Professional Practice - Stage) which is sequenced and integrated into each year of study. Students are exposed to a variety of practice settings including clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and food service management. The program is designed according to the Integrated Competencies for Dietetics Education and Practice (ICDEP) and is accredited by the (PDEP).
The Nutrition Major is a 90-credit undergraduate degree. At its core, it deals with how diet, nutrition, and metabolism affect human health and disease risk. It offers you exciting opportunities to specialize in one of five concentrations (Food Function and Safety; Global Nutrition; Health and Disease; Nutritional Biochemistry; and Sports Nutrition), to incorporate research experience, travel for field studies, or a Minor in your program. It does not lead to professional licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist. However, it is excellent preparation for further studies including graduate, medical, veterinary, and other professional schools; or for many careers in the food, pharma, or other industry, government or NGO, or global health organizations.
B.Sc.(F.Sc.)/B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.): The School also offers a dual degree, the B.Sc. Food Science/Nutritional Science Major, which is a 122-credit undergraduate degree. You will obtain a strong background in chemical sciences regarding the physical nature and chemical properties of foods, combined with an advanced understanding of the important role of nutrition and metabolism in health and disease.
For more information on programs associated with this school, see Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) – B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.).
Degrees Offered by the School of Human Nutrition
Degrees Offered by the School of Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences – B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)
Two undergraduate degree programs are offered by the School.
- The Dietetics Major leads to professional qualification
- The Nutrition Major offers five concentrations:
M.Sc.A., M.Sc., and Ph.D.
Graduate degrees in Human Nutrition are also offered in thesis- and non-thesis-based research at the master’s level and thesis-based research at the doctoral level. Three options are available in the M.Sc. Applied degree:
For further information, contact the School or refer to the Agricultural & Environmental Sciences' Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies section.
Human Nutrition Faculty
Human Nutrition Faculty
Director |
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Linda J. Wykes |
Emeritus Professor |
Harriet V. Kühnlein; B.S.(Penn. St.), M.S.(Ore. St.), Ph.D.(Calif.), R.D. |
Timothy A. Johns; B.Sc.(McM.), M.Sc.(Br. Col.), Ph.D.(Mich.) |
Professors |
Luis B. Agellon; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McM.) |
Hope Weiler; B.A.Sc.(Guelph), Ph.D.(McM.), R.D.(CDO) (on leave) |
Linda J. Wykes; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) |
Associate Professors |
Niladri Basu; B.Sc.(Qu.), M.Sc.(Br. Col.), Ph.D.(McG.) (Canada Research Chair) (joint appt. with Natural Resource Sciences) (Assoc. Member of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine) |
Stéphanie Chevalier; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.), Dt. P.(OPDQ) (Assoc. Member Dept of Medicine) (Graduate Program Director) |
Treena Delormier: B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.), Ph.D.(Montr.), P. Dt.(OPDQ) (Associate Director of the Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment) |
Kristine G. Koski; B.S., M.S.(Wash.), Ph.D.(Calif.), R.D.(U.S.) |
Stan Kubow; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc.(Tor.), Ph.D.(Guelph) |
Grace S. Marquis; B.A.(Ind.), M.Sc.(Mich. St.), Ph.D.(Cornell) |
Hugo Melgar-Quiñonez; M.Sc.(SPHM), M.D.(USAC), D.Sc.(Friedrich Schiller) (Academic Scholar, Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security) |
Assistant Professors |
Anne-Sophie Brazeau; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.), P. Dt.(OPDQ) (Director, Dietetics Education and Practice) |
Ryan Mailloux; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Laur.) |
Daiva Nielsen; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) |
Academic Associate |
Patrick Cortbaoui; Ph.D.(McG.), Ag.Eng. (Managing Director, Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security) |
Senior Faculty Lecturers |
Sandy Phillips; B.Sc., M.Sc.(A.)(McG.), Dt. P. (University Coordinator, Professional Practice (Stage) in Dietetics) |
Hugues Plourde; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.), Dt. P. |
Maureen Rose; B.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D.(McG.), Dt. P. (Director, Food and Nutrition Laboratories) |
Faculty Lecturers |
Paul-Guy Duhamel; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc.(Montr.), Dt. P. (Manager, Food and Nutrition Laboratories) |
Mary Hendrickson; B.A.(St. Benedict), B.Sc.(Minn.), M.Sc.(Colo. St.), Dt. P. |
Joane Routhier; B.Sc.(McG.) |
Sessional Lecturers |
Peter Bender; B.Ed., M.A.(McG.), Ph.D.(Flor. St.) |
Francesca Cambria; B.Com., Gr.Dip(C'dia) |
Diana Dallmann; B.Sc.(National University of Asunción), M.Sc.(Nuestra Señora de la Asunción) |
Michèle Iskandar; B.Sc., M.Sc.(American University of Beirut), Ph.D.(McG.) |
Steven Landry; B.Com., B.Ed., M.B.A.(McG.) |
Patrick Owen; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
Dina Spigelski; B.A., B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.) |
Associate Members |
Anaesthesia: Franco Carli, Thomas Schricker |
Kinesiology: Ross Andersen |
Medicine: L. John Hoffer, Larry Lands, José Morais |
Nursing: Rosetta Antonacci |
Parasitology: Marilyn E. Scott |
Adjunct Professor |
Kevin A. Cockell; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Guelph) (Health Canada) |
Isabelle Germain; B.Sc.(Montr.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) |
Elizabeth D. Mansfield; B.Sc.(C'dia), B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.), |
Affiliate Members |
Marie-Ève Besner; B.Sc.(Laval), PDt (Montreal Children's Hospital) |
Sarah Bluden; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt, CDE (LMC Diabetes and Endocrinology) |
Sophie Brousseau; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Ste-Anne's Hospital) |
Linda Falcon; B.Sc.(Montr.), PDt (Douglas Mental Health Institute) |
Alexander McLean; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Lakeshore General Hospital) |
Monica Melcone; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Ste-Anne's Hospital) |
Laura Li Ching Ng; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Â鶹AV Health Centre) |
Marilyn Rabin; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Douglas Mental Health Institute) |
Donna Schafer; B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.), PDt (CIUSSS Centre-Ouest de l'Ile de Montréal) |
Sondra Sherman; B.Sc., B.F.Sc.(McG.), RD, CDE (Jewish General Hospital) |
Patricia Urrico; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Jewish General Hospital) |
Application Procedures
Application Procedures: Dietetics and Human Nutrition
The academic year at Â鶹AV is made up of two sessions: the Fall/Winter (regular) session and the Summer session. These are subdivided into the Fall term (September to December), the Winter term (January to April) and the four months of the Summer session (May, June, July, and August). While most students enter in September, it is possible to be considered for admission to most of the Agricultural and Environmental Studies undergraduate programs in January. Entry at the Freshman Program level or to the Dietetics Major, however, are not available in January.
The deadlines for submission of applications are:
- Applicants studying outside of Canada: January 15
- Applicants from Canadian high schools outside of Quebec: February 1
- All other applicants: March 1
All applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee, in Canadian or U.S. funds only, payable by certified cheque, money order, or credit card. Â鶹AV does not offer application fee waivers. Please refer to www.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/tuition-fees/non-tuition-charges/other for fee amounts and other fee information.
Application to the School of Human Nutrition may be made online at www.mcgill.ca/applying. Information may also be obtained from:
- Service Point
- Â鶹AV, Enrolment Services
- 3415 McTavish St.
- Montreal QC H3A 0C8
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-7878
- Fax: 514-398-4193
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/servicepoint
Please note that the same application is used for all undergraduate programs at Â鶹AV, and two program choices can be entered.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements: Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Applicants to the School of Human Nutrition are not required to submit proof of proficiency in English if they meet one of the following conditions:
- their mother tongue/first language is English
- they have completed both Secondary V and a Diploma of Collegial Studies in Quebec
- they have completed the last five years of study in a French Baccalaureate International Option program, or in a French Lycée located in an English speaking country
- they have completed A-Level English (other than English as a Second Language) with a final grade of C or better
- their last five years of study (preceding application) have been at a learning institution where English is the main language of instruction (including applicants taught in English in Kenya, Liberia, and Singapore)
More information on language requirements is available at University Regulations and Resources > Undergraduate > General Policies and Information > Language Policy.
Quebec CEGEP Students
Quebec CEGEP Students
Applicants must have completed a two-year Quebec post-secondary collegial program (CEGEP) in the Pure and Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, or Sciences de la nature. (Applicants who have completed the DEC en sciences, lettres et arts are also eligible for admission. Applicants who have completed a DEC in a technical area will be considered on an individual basis.)
Â鶹AV uses the cote de rendement au collégial (Cote R) rather than CEGEP percentage grades for admission decisions. The Cote R is a method of comparing and ranking students from CEGEP; it measures how far above or below the class average a student places, with adjustments based on the relative strength of the group.
The current CEGEP profile for the B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) is:
- Biology (00UK, 00XU);
- Chemistry – NYA, NYB, Organic Chemistry I (00UL, 00UM, 00XV);
- Mathematics – NYA, NYB (00UN, 00UP);
- Physics – NYA, NYB, NYC (00UR, 00US, 00UT).
Based upon entry with the appropriate DEC, the B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) is offered as a 90-credit, three-year program for Nutrition and a 115-credit, three and one-half year program for Dietetics. Refer to Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) – B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.) for program details.
Applicants from Ontario
Applicants from Ontario
Applicants from Ontario must have completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) prior to the start of classes with a minimum of six 4U and/or 4M courses.
The following prerequisite courses are required for admission into the School of Nutrition, and will be included when calculating your "Top 6" pre-university course average:
- 4U Calculus and Vectors
- Two of 4U Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
- 4U English or French (see below for additional information on language requirements)
Students who are accepted on the basis of a high school diploma enter a program which is extended by one year to include the 30 credits which comprise the Freshman Year (see Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Freshman Program (30 credits)). Students who complete the IB Diploma or individual IB Diploma Courses, however, may be granted advanced standing credits based on their final IB results.
If you come from a school where the language of instruction is English, then 4U-level English must be included in the six courses. If you come from a school where the language of instruction is French, then 4U-level French must be included in the six courses. English and French Second Language courses are not accepted as prerequisites.
At least four of the six required courses, as well as all prerequisite courses, must be taken at the 4U level. Â鶹AV criteria will focus primarily on the top six 4U/M courses (including specified prerequisite courses). Generally speaking, all grades are taken into consideration in determining admission, including those of failed or repeated courses.
Â鶹AV reserves the right to revise its admission requirements without prior notice.
Applicants from Other Canadian Provinces
Applicants from Other Canadian Provinces
Applicants from provinces other than Quebec and Ontario must hold:
and must have completed:
- Grade 12 Mathematics (pre-calculus);
- two of: Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, or Physics;
- Grade 12 English or French (see note below explaining when English or French is required).
Students who are accepted on the basis of a high school diploma enter a program which is extended by one year to include the 30 credits which comprise the Freshman Year (see Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Freshman Program (30 credits)).
Consideration will be given to the results for Grade 11 and 12 level courses (regardless of the calendar year in which they were taken), with emphasis on grades obtained in courses most relevant to the intended program of study. Generally speaking, all grades are taken into consideration in determining admission, including those of failed or repeated courses.
If the applicant comes from a school where the language of instruction is English, then Grade 12 English must be included in the academic record. If the applicant comes from a school where the language of instruction is French, then Grade 12 French is required. English and French Second Language courses are not accepted as prerequisites.
Applicants from U.S. High School Programs
Applicants from U.S. High School Programs
Applicants who are applying on the basis of a high school diploma from a school in the United States must have completed a pre-calculus course in functions, and at least two of biology, chemistry, and physics. Applicants must write College Entrance Examination Board tests including the SAT I and three SAT IIs. SAT IIs must include mathematics and at least one science. ACTs are also acceptable.
Applicants who have completed Advanced Placement Examinations in appropriate subjects with a grade of 4 or better will be granted some advanced standing, up to a maximum of 30 credits.
Students who are accepted on the basis of a high school diploma enter a program which is extended by one year to include the 30 credits which comprise the Freshman Year (see Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences) (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) - Freshman Program (30 credits)).
Applicants from Other Countries
Applicants from Other Countries
The normal basis for review of a file is completion of the credentials which lead to university admission in the applicant's country of study.
Students from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries may be admitted if they have completed Advanced Level examinations in chemistry, physics, and mathematics with two Bs and one C or better in each, and five appropriate G.C.S.E. subjects at the Ordinary Level, including biology and English.
Advanced Level examination results which are appropriate to the intended program of studies will be assessed for advanced standing and credit when the results are received directly from the appropriate Examination Board. A maximum of 30 credits is granted for Advanced Level papers and a maximum of 10 credits for papers in Mathematics. Credit is normally granted only for grades of C or better.
Students who have a very good academic record in Lower Form VI and excellent results in at least five G.C.S.E. subjects at the Ordinary Level may be considered for admission to a program requiring the completion of a minimum of 120 credits.
For students applying on the basis of the French Baccalaureate, the minimum requirement is the Diploma in Series S in the “Première Groupe†with Mention “assez bienâ€.
Applicants with the International Baccalaureate
Applicants with the International Baccalaureate
Applicants should have completed Higher or Subsidiary Level mathematics and normally two of biology, chemistry, or physics. Ten advanced standing credits may be granted for mathematics and science Higher Level subjects completed within the IB Diploma, up to the maximum of 30 credits, while 6 credits will be given for non-science Higher Level examinations taken as part of the Diploma or for Higher Level Certificate subjects.
Transfer Students
Transfer Students
Students wishing to transfer from other universities and colleges are considered for admission on the basis of both their university work and previous studies. A minimum of 60 credits of work must be completed at Â鶹AV if a degree is to be granted. Students must also fulfil the requirements of a degree program. Credits are determined only once a formal application and all the necessary supporting documents are received.
Basic science requirements are:
- two semesters of biology;
- two semesters of general chemistry, with labs;
- one semester of organic chemistry;
- two semesters of physics (including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and waves and optics), with labs;
- one semester in each of differential and integral calculus.
A grade of B or better is expected in prerequisite mathematics and science courses.
This same policy is applicable to holders of undergraduate degrees.
Transfer Students – Interfaculty
Transfer Students – Interfaculty
Students wishing to transfer from one faculty to another must complete an interfaculty transfer form. The deadline for submitting a transfer form for admission to the School is June 1 for admission in September and December 1 for admission in January. There are no Winter term transfers for the Dietetics major.
For CGPA requirements please see www.mcgill.ca/macdonald/studentinfo/undergrads/readmission. For more information, please refer to University Regulations and Resources > Undergraduate > Registration > Interfaculty Transfer.
Mature Student Admission
Mature Student Admission
Residents of Canada who will be 23 years of age or older by September 1 (for admission for the Fall session) or January 1 (for admission for the Winter session) and who lack the academic background normally required for admission may apply for entrance as mature students.
Mature students must complete all entrance math/science requirements during their first year. This may require an additional year to the program due to the availability of required courses. Individuals interested in being considered for entrance under this policy should contact the Student Affairs Office for complete details.
Academic Information and Regulations
Academic Information and Regulations for the School of Human Nutrition
Academic Standing
Academic Standing
Bachelor programs with a Major in Nutrition will normally be completed in three academic years or six semesters (following the Freshman Year, if one is required). Bachelor programs with a Major in Dietetics will normally be completed in three and one-half academic years. For the purpose of student classification, the years will be termed U1, U2 and U3.
- U1: the first 12 months following each admission to a degree program in which the student is required to complete 72 or more credits at the time of admission.
- U2: to be used for all students who are not U1 or U3.
- U3: the session in which it is expected the student will qualify to graduate.
Further information and regulations on Academic Standing are available at Faculty Information and Regulations.
Academic Advisers
Before registration, all students entering the Faculty must consult with the Academic Adviser of their program for selection and scheduling of required, complementary, and elective courses.
The Academic Adviser will normally continue to act in this capacity for the duration of the student's studies in the Faculty.
A Faculty Adviser is also available in the Student Affairs Office to assist students with student record related matters.
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
To be eligible for a B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.), students must have passed, or achieved exemption, with a minimum C grade in all required and complementary courses of the program. They must have a CGPA of at least 2.00.
In addition, students in the Dietetics program must have completed the Professional Practice Stages of professional formation, which require a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
Minimum Credit Requirement
Minimum Credit Requirement
You must complete the minimum credit requirement for your degree as specified in your letter of admission.
Please refer to Faculty Information and Regulations for further information.