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The Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis People in Canada. To encourage more Indigenous individuals to consider a career in dietetics, we have created a pathway to increase enrollment into the Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition (MScFN) Program.

Our Commitment

·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ is committed to increasing Indigenous voices and presence across all levels of work, study and research. We are proud to have 3 designated seats for Indigenous students who have Canadian citizenship and who have fulfilled the necessary admission requirements. We endeavour to elevate applicants who can enrich the program and profession through their life experience and deliver on this commitment through equitable admission practices and inclusive learning spaces. Indigenous students are also encouraged to connect with the broader Indigenous community on campus. This includes access to dedicated spaces, programs, and supports through the .

Why Study at ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ?

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• World-Renowned Excellence: ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ among the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide (Center for World University Rankings 2023).
• Global Campus: Our diverse community of 43,352 students includes over 4,759 international students from 129 different countries.
• Student Services: ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ among the top 3 universities in Canada for exceptional student services .
• Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ institutions for 2024.
• Outstanding Sustainability Rankings: ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ boasts impressive rankings, standing as the only Canadian institution to place in the top 10 for sustainability in both the QS and Times Higher Education (THE) rankings:
  • : Second annual QS sustainability rankings place ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ #3 in Canada, #10 in the world out of 1,403 universities
  • : ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ ranked #9 out of 1,705 universities in global sustainability rankings
• Exceptional Career Outcomes: On average, 75% or more of MScFN graduates find jobs as Registered Dietitians within 6 months of graduation.

For this pathway, we will consider Indigenous applicants with a sub-GPA of 70% or higher on the last 10 Full Course Equivalent credits of an accredited undergraduate degree. Applicants must self-identify as Indigenous on the online SGPS application and complete all required application components.

·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ has an Indigenous Affirmation Policy. If you choose to self-identify as Indigenous and wish to be considered for a designated seat, you are required to affirm your Indigenous citizenship or membership. To do so, you must:

• Complete the , and
• Upload the required supporting documentation through the secure submission process.

The deadline to complete the declaration form and submit all supporting documentation to the Indigenous Student Centre is TBD.

Please note that self-identifying as Indigenous or applying for a designated seat does not remove your application from the general applicant pool.

For more details on the Indigenous Affirmation Policy, please visit .

For any concerns or questions regarding this process please contact:

• indigenous.admissions@uwo.ca
  519-661-4095 x89176

To be considered, applicants must fulfill all admission requirements and complete all application components.

All personal documentation is kept in strictest confidence and securely housed within the Indigenous Student Centre. The personal information is collected under the authority of the University of ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Ontario Act, 1982. The information is collected for the purposes of offering accessible admission pathways for Indigenous applicants and providing additional support to applicants who become students. For further information about this collection, please contact the Indigenous Student Centre, ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ, London, ON, N6A 3K7; Phone 1-519-661-4095.

*Indigenous to Canada/Aboriginal as defined based on the Canadian Constitution Act 1982 as First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people.