129 Units
- The foods we eat are essential to maintaining the health of individuals and populations. Students in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics will have an in-depth knowledge of the sciences underlying the production, consumption and metabolism of food, as well as their effects on health, disease prevention and management.
- Students may choose to specialize in Dietetics, which is only available in French to bilingual students. This program, unique in Ontario lasts a total of four years, including a practicum placement component in the form of internships. This training offers the opportunity to actively participate in experiential learning projects. Several courses in leading-edge fields, as well as internship opportunities in research, public institutions, community or clinical settings are integrated into the curriculum.
- The Dietetic training is offered in a stimulating learning environment by a dynamic and active team of professors that aims to address the multiple challenges facing individuals and societies in the area of food and nutrition. Topics studied include malnutrition here and around the world, the steady increase in obesity, diabetes and hypertension, aging populations, risks of food contamination and the complex nature of food service management. This dietetic education program is accredited by Accreditation Canada and prepares students for eligibility for a registration with a provincial dietetics regulatory body. Upon graduation, students in this program option are eligible to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE).
NOTE: Courses in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics are offered in French only, but the practicum placements can be held in a French, English or bilingual settings. Therefore, students enroled in this option must have an excellent knowledge of both spoken and written English and French.
Vision
Nutrition and food innovation are key to achieving global health and wellness. Our programs aspire to create and mobilize leading-edge food and nutrition knowledge for enabling healthy lifestyles.
Mission
To educate tomorrow’s leaders in food and nutrition sciences within a bilingual environment.
Courses in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics are offered in French only, but the practicum placements can be held in a French, English or bilingual settings. Therefore, students enroled in this option must have an excellent knowledge of both spoken and written English and French.
The passing grade for some NUT courses is C+.
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses at the 1000 level | ||
| ANP 1511 | Principes d’anatomie et de physiologie humaines I | 3 Units |
| ANP 1515 | Principes d’anatomie et de physiologie humaines II | 3 Units |
| BIO 1541 | Introduction à la biologie cellulaire et moléculaire | 3 Units |
| CHM 1711 | Principes de chimie | 3 Units |
| CHM 1721 | Chimie organique I | 3 Units |
| FRA 1710 | Analyse, écriture et argumentation I | 3 Units |
| NUT 1504 | Sciences des aliments I | 3 Units |
| NUT 1544 | Aliments et expérimentations culinaires | 3 Units |
| NUT 1550 | Psychologie de l’alimentation | 3 Units |
| NUT 1704 | Introduction à la nutrition | 3 Units |
| Compulsory courses at the 2000 level | ||
| HSS 2781 | Analyse quantitative des données en sciences de la santé: variables continues | 3 Units |
| NUT 2503 | Techniques de laboratoire en sciences des aliments | 3 Units |
| NUT 2506 | Principes de communication, collaboration et counseling | 3 Units |
| NUT 2510 | Principes de gestion en nutrition | 3 Units |
| NUT 2525 | Gestion des services alimentaires | 3 Units |
| NUT 2701 | Nutrition à travers le cycle de la vie | 3 Units |
| NUT 2704 | Introduction aux méthodes de recherche sur les aliments et la nutrition | 3 Units |
| NUT 2721 | Nutrition et métabolisme | 3 Units |
| NUT 2733 | Biochimie nutritionnelle | 3 Units |
| Compulsory courses at the 3000 level | ||
| NUT 3501 | Nutrition publique et santé des populations I | 3 Units |
| NUT 3502 | Nutrition clinique I | 3 Units |
| NUT 3503 | Nutrition publique et santé des populations II | 3 Units |
| NUT 3506 | Alimentation des collectivités | 3 Units |
| NUT 3507 | Microbiologie alimentaire | 3 Units |
| NUT 3508 | Nutrition, gériatrie et santé | 3 Units |
| NUT 3522 | Nutrition clinique II | 3 Units |
| NUT 3702 | Évaluation nutritionnelle | 3 Units |
| Compulsory courses at the 4000 level | ||
| NUT 4502 | Nutrition clinique III | 3 Units |
| NUT 4503 | Nutrition pédiatrique | 3 Units |
| NUT 4611 | Stage en gestion des services alimentaires | 9 Units |
| NUT 4631 | Stage en nutrition publique et en santé des populations | 7.5 Units |
| NUT 4635 | Stages en milieux variés | 7.5 Units |
| NUT 4646 | Stage en nutrition clinique | 15 Units |
| NUT 4711 | Initiation aux milieux cliniques | 3 Units |
| Total: | 129 Units | |