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- Master of Science (M.Sc.); Human Nutrition (Thesis) (45 credits)
- Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Dietetics Credentialing (83 credits)
- Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Practicum (45 credits)
- Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Project (45 credits)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Human Nutrition
- Graduate Diploma in Registered Dietitian Credentialing (30 credits)
Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Location
Location
- School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
- Macdonald-Stewart Building
- ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University, Macdonald Campus
- 21,111 Lakeshore Road
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue QC H9X 3V9
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-7838
- Email: gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/nutrition
About Dietetics and Human Nutrition
About Dietetics and Human Nutrition
In the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, cutting-edge nutrition research is conducted by its 10 tenure-track professors and four faculty lecturers in all areas recommended by North American Nutrition Societies. These include molecular and cellular nutrition, clinical, community, and international nutrition. Domains emphasized by School researchers include:
- nutritional biochemistry and metabolism;
- embryonic and fetal origins of health and disease;
- studies optimizing health in at-risk populations including Aboriginal populations, mothers and children, and the elderly;
- the development of novel nutritional and/or nutraceutical approaches for treatment during surgery and recovery from disease.
Research is conducted in our on-site research labs, the Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment (CINE), the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Institute for Global Food Security, the Mary Emily Clinical Nutrition Research Unit (MECNRU), and the MUHC Teaching Hospitals. Students can conduct research or participate in clinical rotations in Ghana and field sites in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
| Master of Science (M.Sc.); Human Nutrition (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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A master’s degree in Human Nutrition offers advanced Nutrition courses in a broad range of research areas. The program is suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in nutritional sciences, exercise physiology, kinesiology, food science, biochemistry, medicine, or another closely related field. Students are required to complete 14 credits in advanced nutrition coursework plus 31 credits related to their thesis research. Graduates of our M.Sc. thesis degree have pursued successful careers in research, international health agencies, government agencies, and industry. |
| Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Practicum (45 credits) and Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Project (45 credits) |
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The M.Sc. Applied program is a course-based master’s program. It allows students to further develop knowledge and expertise in nutrition. Students are required to complete 29 credits in advanced Nutrition courses plus 16 credits related to a research project or an advanced practicum (reserved for registered dietitians). Careers include managerial positions for practising dietitians, and careers in nutrition programs, government, and industry. |
| Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Dietetics Credentialing (83 credits) |
| The M.Sc. Applied program in Dietetics Credentialing is a course-based master's program with a dietetics Stage (internship) included. At the end of the program, students are qualified to be licensed with one of the provincial regulatory bodies in Canada, as well as in other countries, and practise in the areas of clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice management; French competency is an asset. The program is preceded by a Qualifying year, if necessary, to complete certain courses required for licensure. This is followed by three semesters of graduate-level courses (46 credits) and 3 semesters of Stage (37 credits), which include a practice-based graduate project. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Human Nutrition |
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A Ph.D. degree in Human Nutrition is suitable for students with an M.Sc. degree in Nutritional Sciences or related areas who wish to become independent researchers and/or leaders in the field of nutritional sciences. The School offers a stimulating research environment with opportunities in a wide range of areas of basic science, clinical research with our many hospital clinicians, as well as population health in Canada and abroad. Careers include academic, senior government, and industry positions within Canada and internationally. |
| Graduate Diploma in Registered Dietitian Credentialing (30 credits) |
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This program is currently not offered. In the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ, students pursuing a graduate degree in nutrition have the opportunity to apply to our Graduate Diploma in R.D. Credentialing, upon completion of the M.Sc. or Ph.D. program and upon completion of the undergraduate courses required by l'Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec (OPDQ). This Diploma consists of two semesters of Stage (internship) in Clinical Nutrition, Community Nutrition, and Foodservice Systems Management. Upon completion of the Diploma, the recipient is eligible to register and practice as a Dietitian in Quebec, as well as in other Canadian provinces and other countries. |
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
M.Sc. Thesis and M.Sc. Applied (Project, Practicum, and Dietetics Credentialing)
Applicants must be graduates of a university of recognized reputation and hold a B.Sc. degree equivalent to a ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ degree in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate work. Applicants must have at least a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University’s credit equivalency of 3.2/4.0 (second class–upper division) for the M.Sc. Thesis and 3.5/4.0 for the M.Sc. Applied during their bachelor's degree program. Eligible candidates to the M.Sc. (Applied) program may select one of three options:
- The project option;
- The practicum option, which is reserved for those who have completed a dietetics internship and six months of work experience and wish to further develop their skills in a particular area of practice through an advanced internship;
- The dietetics credentialing option, for those who wish to follow a program combining courses and internship, leading to licensure as a dietitian.
Ph.D.
Applicants must be graduates of a university of recognized reputation and hold a B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree equivalent to a ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ degree in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate work. Applicants must have at least a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University's credit equivalency of 3.2/4.0 (second class–upper division) during their bachelor's and master's degree programs. Exceptional students may apply to transfer to the Ph.D. program after one year of study in the M.Sc. (Thesis) program.
Qualifying Students
Some applicants whose academic degrees and standing entitle them to serious consideration for admission to graduate studies, but who are considered inadequately prepared in the subject selected may be admitted to a Qualifying program if they have met the School's minimum CGPA of 3.2 out of 4.0. The courses to be taken in a Qualifying program will be prescribed by the academic unit. Qualifying students are registered in graduate studies, but not as candidates for a degree. Only one Qualifying year (two terms) is permitted. Successful completion of a Qualifying program does not guarantee admission to a degree program. Students must re-apply for admission to a degree program.
Financial Aid
Financial support is highly competitive. Teaching assistantships, scholarships, and stipends from research grants may be available; however, the School cannot guarantee financial support.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
- Final acceptance to the M.Sc. (Thesis) and Ph.D. programs depends on a staff member agreeing to serve as the student's supervisor. A supervisor is not required for acceptance to the M.Sc. (Applied) program.
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) – The GRE is required for all Ph.D. applicants to the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition who are submitting non-Canadian and non-U.S. transcripts.
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
The application deadlines listed here are set by the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
| Canadian | International | Special/Exchange/Visiting |
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| Fall: April 15 | Fall: March 15 | Fall: Same as Canadian/International |
| Winter: Oct. 15 | Winter: Aug. 31 | Winter: Same as Canadian/International |
| Summer: N/A | Summer: N/A | Summer: N/A |
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
International applicants are advised to apply well in advance of these dates because immigration procedures may be lengthy.
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Faculty
Dietetics and Human Nutrition Faculty
| Director |
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| Linda J. Wykes |
| Professor Emerita |
| Harriet V. Kühnlein; B.S.(Penn. St.), M.S.(Ore. St.), Ph.D.(Calif.), R.D. |
| Professors |
| Luis B. Agellon; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McM.) |
| Tim A. Johns; B.Sc.(McM.), M.Sc.(Br. Col.), Ph.D.(Mich.) (Director, ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Canadian Field Studies in Africa [CFSIA]) |
| 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) |
| Katherine Gray-Donald; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.), R.D. (Assoc. Member of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine) |
| Kristine G. Koski; B.S., M.S.(Wash.), Ph.D.(Calif.), R.D. |
| Stan Kubow; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc.(Tor.), Ph.D.(Guelph) |
| Grace S. Marquis; B.A.(Ind.), M.Sc.(Mich. St.), Ph.D.(Cornell) (Canada Research Chair) |
| Hugo Melgar-Quiῆonez; M.Sc.(SPHM), M.D.(USAC), D.Sc.(Friedrich Schiller Univ.) |
| Louise Thibault; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Laval), Dt. P. |
| Hope Weiler; B.A.Sc.(Guelph), Ph.D.(McM.), R.D. (Canada Research Chair) |
| Faculty Lecturers |
| Mary Hendrickson-Nelson; B.A.(St. Benedict), B.Sc.(Minn.), M.Sc.(Colo. St.), Dt. P. |
| 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. |
| Joane Routhier; B.Sc.(McG.) |
| Sessional Lecturers |
| Peter Bender (PT); B.Ed., M.A.(McG.), Ph.D.(Flor. St.) |
| Stéphanie Chevalier (PT); B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.), Dt. P. |
| Lynda Fraser (PT); B.A., M.Ed.(Dal.) |
| Steven Landry (PT); B.Com., B.Ed., M.B.A.(McG.) |
| Associate Members |
| Anaesthesia: Franco Carli, Ralph Lattermann, Thomas Schricker |
| Food Science & Agricultural Chemistry: Selim Kermasha |
| Kinesiology: Ross Andersen |
| Medicine: Louis Beaumier, Stéphanie Chevalier, L. John Hoffer, Larry Lands, Errol B. Marliss, José Morais, Jean-François Yale |
| Parasitology: Marilyn E. Scott |
| Adjunct Professor |
| Kevin A. Cockell; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Guelph) (Health Canada) |
Master of Science (M.Sc.); Human Nutrition (Thesis) (45 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.); Human Nutrition (Thesis) (45 credits).
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Dietetics Credentialing (83 credits)
This program is open to students with a B.Sc. in nutrition or an allied health profession, including biochemistry, kinesiology, physiology, or other related field, who would like to become a member of the Ordre professional des diététistes du Québec. Students may be required to complete a qualifying year (a variable number of required undergraduate credits),...
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Dietetics Credentialing (83 credits).
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Practicum (45 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Practicum (45 credits).
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Project (45 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.); Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis) — Project (45 credits).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Human Nutrition
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Human Nutrition.
Graduate Diploma in Registered Dietitian Credentialing (30 credits)
** This program is currently not offered. **
For more information, see Graduate Diploma in Registered Dietitian Credentialing (30 credits).