About Applied Human Nutrition in Mount Saint Vincent University
General Information
The Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition and the Master of Applied Human Nutrition programs provide students with the opportunity for advanced level study in nutrition, with an emphasis on issues related to community nutrition, food and human nutrition. The programs explore the theoretical foundations of nutrition through critical reflection on current research and practice within the discipline and drawing from other related disciplines.
The Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition is comprised of three and a half units of course work and one and half units of thesis research. The Master of Applied Human Nutrition is comprised of five units of course work.
The Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition has the option to add the Internship Education Program. Applicants to the Internship Education Program must meet Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) undergraduate competencies. Please consult the PDEP website for information about acceptable undergraduate programs: https://www.pdep.ca/accreditation/accredited-program-list.aspx
For more information about these programs, please refer to the links on the side bar.
There are many facets applied human nutrition research and advanced study for students to explore. Scroll over the facets below and click on those that you are interested in to find out more.Coming soon!
Are you ready to become a dietitian, a public health professional, a researcher, or a leader in the field of nutrition? Are you working in one of these fields and you want to enhance your existing career? If so, the Mount’s graduate programs in Applied Human Nutrition can help you get there!
Academic qualification equivalents
- For entry into a Master's Degree: Completion of BOTH a Bachelor’s (three-year) degree and a Master’s OR a Bachelor’s degree requiring four years of study.Overall score must be 60%.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
- TOEFL : 93 (No individual score below 23)
Mount Saint Vincent University Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| On Campus Housing |
Available |
| English Language Proficiency Test Scores |
IELTS, CanTest, CAEL, TOEFL (iBT), CLB |
| Financial Aid |
Bursaries, Scholarships, Loans. |
| Basic Tuition Fee Undergraduate International |
17,266- 17,660 CAD |
| Basic Tuition Fee Graduate International |
11,853 CAD |
| Official Website |
msvu.ca |
| Payment Options |
Wire transfer, debit and credit cards, telephone/internet banking, cheque, cash, money order. |
Mount Saint Vincent University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Type of Fee |
Undergraduate (CAD) |
Graduate (CAD) |
| Tuition Fee |
Domestic: 7,932 – 8,326
International: 17,266- 17,660 |
Domestic: 5,963
International: 11,853 |
| International Student Health Plan |
618.00 ( single) |
618.00 (single) |
| Room and Board |
7,024- 10,823 |
7,024- 10,823 |
| U-Pass (full time students) Transit |
158 |
158 |
| Technology Fee |
25 per course |
25 per course |
| Athletics Fee |
5 per course |
5 per course |
