Master of Applied Human Nutrition in Canada at MSVU Canada

Program Overview for Master of Applied Human Nutrition in Canada:

The Master of Applied Human Nutrition and Master of Applied Human Nutrition provides students with opportunities for advanced nutrition research, focusing on community nutrition, food, and human nutrition. These programs explore the theoretical basis of nutrition through critical reflection on current research and practice in the discipline and by borrowing from other related disciplines. Visit the professor's profile page to learn more about the department's research interests. 

The Master's Degree in Applied Human Nutrition consists of three and a half units of courses and one and a half units of thesis research. The Master of Applied Human Nutrition consists of five modules. 

Students who wish to register as a professional dietitian and meet the Dietetic Education and Practice Association (PDEP) can also apply for the internship education program when applying for the Master of Applied Human Nutrition or the Master of Applied Human Nutrition. Applied human nutrition. The internship education program enables students to develop theoretical knowledge and internship experience to meet PDEP requirements to achieve entry-level professional dietary proficiency.

Students who do not want to register as professional dietitians can apply for the food and nutrition internship program in the Master of Applied Human Nutrition or Master of Applied Human Nutrition. 

Are you ready to become a nutritionist, public health expert, researcher, or leader in the nutrition field? Do you work in one of these fields and want to improve your current career? If so, Mount's Graduate Course in Applied Human Nutrition can help you achieve your goals!

The eligibility for Master of Applied Human Nutrition in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

Students normally have completed an undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods, or related fields, e.g., health sciences, kinesiology, biology, biochemistry, health promotion/education, and nursing. Students will normally have achieved a minimum of a B average (GPA 3.0). Credit in the following undergraduate courses will normally be required: applied statistics; biochemistry; physiology; sociology, psychology or communications; and 3000 or 4000 levels of human nutrition. Where there are deficiencies, additional undergraduate coursework (achieving a minimum grade of B) may be necessary to advance graduate study.

The application package submitted for admission will include:

For Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN):

• Statement of Intent including career goals and how our program will facilitate achieving these goals
• Two letters of reference (academic references)

For Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN)with Internship:

• Confirmation of completion of PDEP accredited undergraduate dietetic program
• Statement of Intent including career goals and how our program will facilitate achieving these goals
• Resume identifying significant postgraduate related work experience in nutrition, foods, food service and/or community service
• Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional)

For Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition (MScAHN):

• Statement of Intent including career goals and how our program will facilitate achieving these goals
• A two-page research proposal including references*, or for applicants who have not yet identified a specific research plan, a two-page description of research interest(s) including references*
• Two letters of reference (academic references)

For Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition (MScAHN) with Internship:
Statement of Intent including career goals and how our program will facilitate achieving these goals

• Confirmation of completion of a PDEP accredited undergraduate dietetic program
• A two-page research proposal including references*, or for applicants who have not yet identified a specific research plan, a two-page description of research interest(s) including references*
• Statement of Intent including career goals and how our program will facilitate achieving these goals
• A two-page research proposal including references*, or for applicants who have not yet identified a specific research plan, a two-page description of research interest(s) including references*
• Two letters of reference (one academic and one professional reference

Completed application for MAHN and MScAHN with or without Internship should be submitted by January 31 of the year immediately preceding intended enrolment. Applications are considered by the Applied Human Nutrition Graduate Studies Committee, and additionally for those applying to the Internship, the Internship Selection Committee. Normally, there is no January admission to the program. We reserve the right to interview applicants before acceptance.

*The purpose of the two-page research proposal is to assess the applicants' research potential and writing skills. Alternatively, applicants may submit a two-page description of their research interests, including references. Due to the limited number of students that AHN faculty members can supervise, the applicants for the MScAHN program are strongly advised to contact in advance and identify their potential thesis supervisor(s) in their Statement of Intent; however, those applications in which the supervisor is not identified will be considered as well.

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Applied Human Nutrition to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Applied Human Nutrition in Canada.

Both domestic and international students in thesis-based and course-based programs are eligible to receive some of our many internal scholarships.To be eligible to receive most internal scholarships, graduate students must be enrolled full-time, though some are offered to both full-time and part-time students.

• Nova Scotia Research and Innovation Graduate Scholarships
• Harvella Endowed Scholarship
• Graduate Women’s Studies Scholarship
• Graduate Entrance Scholarships
• Graduate Students Research Assistantships
• Academic Employment
• Teaching Assistantships