Applied Human Nutrition - Bachelor of Applied Science

    Applied Human Nutrition - Bachelor of Applied Science

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 32,433 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Applied Human Nutrition - Bachelor of Applied Science

    About

    Delve into the intricate behaviours surrounding food at both individual and societal levels, and understand how these behaviours impact nutrition habits throughout life. In Applied Human Nutrition, you will explore how human nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining health and preventing disease. Armed with this foundational knowledge, you'll adeptly translate cutting-edge research into practical programs and policies.

    In the Applied Human Nutrition program, you will engage in lectures that integrate biological and social sciences, gaining fundamental insights. Labs offer hands-on application of classroom teachings, while small group seminars delve into new topics and emerging research. As a student, you can specialize in dietetics, with accreditation through EQual/Accreditation Canada, setting you on the path towards becoming a Registered Dietitian.

    Explore Biological and Societal Dimensions of Nutrition

    Delve in the biological and societal aspects of nutrition across preventive, maintenance, and therapeutic perspectives throughout your studies and practical experiences.

    Expand Nutritional Knowledge Beyond the Classroom

    Apply nutrition theory in a field experience course, develop research skills through an internship, manage a restaurant, or test your theories with an undergraduate thesis.

    Launch Your Path to Become a Registered Dietitian

    Accredited by EQual/Accreditation Canada, the dietetics emphasis prepares you to pursue a dietetic internship post-graduation and attain Registered Dietitian status.

    To see all courses offered in the Applied Human Nutrition program, visit our Academic Calendar.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants from Bahrain, Jordan, Palestine, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen must present the National Secondary School Education/Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah) with very good/excellent results overall and in appropriate subjects.

    Students from Kuwait should present the Shahad-al-thanawia-al-a-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) with excellent results and those from UAE, the Secondary School Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma). See UAE for more details. Documents must be official and come from the school, Ministry or the appropriate Cultural Bureau.

    English Program Requirements

    Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (ELCP): Successful completion of the University of Guelph’s Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (ELCP) (levels 9 and 10) is also considered an acceptable form of testing for English proficiency.

    Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency: Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.

    Canadian Academic English (CAEL): Paper and Computer-based: Language Assessment Minimum overall band score of 70.

    Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.

    International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS - Academic): Paper and Computer-based: Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.

    Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum overall score of 60 with no score less than 60 in the individual components.

    Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): For both internet-based and home-edition tests: Minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21. Effective January 21, 2026: Minimum overall score of 4.5.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    32,433 / year
    Applied Human Nutrition - Bachelor of Applied Science
    University of Guelph
    University of Guelph
    Canada

    Canada, Guelph

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