Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN)

To be considered for admission into the Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) you must meet the following:

• Graduated (or will be graduating in spring convocation of 2026) from a Canadian accredited dietetic/nutrition undergraduate program within the last 3 years or have met upgrading requirements as assessed by the College of Dietitians of Manitoba (CDM).
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours (or two years equivalent) of university level course work. Courses that are in progress at the time of application are not included in the original GPA calculation, however a 3.0 must be maintained to meet the conditions of an admission offer.
• It is strongly recommended that applicants have a minimum grade of ‘B’ or equivalent in all upper level 3000/4000 (third or fourth year) Nutrition courses (HNSC for UM students).
• If academic upgrading was required by CDM, a grade of 'B' or higher is required in all courses taken.
  • CDM may require Academic upgrading for applicants that are 1) internationally educated or 2) have graduated from a Canadian accredited dietetic/nutrition undergraduate program more than 3 years ago. Applicants within these categories should consult with CDM before applying.
• Eligible for registration as a Student Dietitian with CDM.
• Applicants with Academic or non-Academic Misconduct notations on their transcripts will not be eligible to apply.

International students who completed the University of Manitoba B.Sc. in Human Nutritional Sciences are eligible to apply for the MAHN program, and if accepted, will pay tuition based on their residency status.

Unlike many other graduate studies programs, applicants do not require advisors or supervisors to apply to the program.

2026-27 MAHN Application Manual

Confirmation of Completion of Academic Program Form

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Applicants can be conditionally admitted into a program if they are admitted into the English Language Centre’s Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) Level 5/AEPUC entrance requirements. Proof of this may be submitted in the form of an admission letter from the English Language Centre. The AEPUCE program must be completed prior to starting their Master’s program.

The Confirmation of Completion of Academic Program Form must be:

1. Completed by the Director of the accredited Canadian undergraduate Dietetics program.
   
   • For University of Manitoba students, please email [email protected] requesting the Confirmation of Completion application form before December 8th so that you will receive the form in time for application deadline.
     
   • For all other Canadian accredited dietetics/nutrition undergraduate program within last 3 years, please bring this form to your University of Dietetics Program Director for completion.
     
2. If you are/were internationally trained or graduated from a Canadian dietetics/nutrition program more than 3 years ago, you must instead complete and submit an academic assessment from the College of Dietitians of Manitoba confirming equivalency to a Canadian accredited program.

Upcoming Information Sessions

• 2026-27 MAHN Admissions & Program Overview Session:
  Friday, November 21st 1:30-3:30pm
  260 Helen Glass or Virtually (register in advance)
  
• MAHN Application Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop:
  Friday, November 28th 1:30 – 3:30pm
  260 Helen Glass
  Presented by: Lindsey Hiebert, Career Consultant, Career Services