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Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition (MScFN) with Practicum Programs
Master practical expertise tailored for success in foods, nutrition, and dietetics.
Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition (MScFN) with Practicum Programs
Master practical expertise tailored for success in foods, nutrition, and dietetics.
Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition (MScFN) with Practicum Programs
Master practical expertise tailored for success in foods, nutrition, and dietetics.
About Our Program
The MScFN program equips aspiring dietitians and nutrition leaders with advanced training and credentials recognized across Canada.
This degree offers a choice of two curriculum options: project-based and course-based. Both pathways provide students with a combination of advanced-level coursework and practical training, including experiential learning placements across southwestern Ontario.
- Program Name: Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition (MScFN) with Practicum Programs
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- Contact: fnsgrad@uwo.ca
Why Students Choose ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Foods & Nutrition
Accredited Program
Graduates of the MScFN Practicum programs complete a practicum recognized by , preparing you to write the (CDRE) - your gateway to becoming a Registered Dietitian in Canada.
Your Degree, Your Curriculum
Choose the path that fits your goals: a course-based program or a project-based program. Both options combine advanced-level coursework with practical training experiences, ensuring a well-rounded education tailored to your career aspirations.
Professional Experience
Build skills through placements in hospitals, long-term care, community health centres, public health units, food industry settings, and more. These opportunities help you develop key dietetic competencies while expanding your professional network along the way.
Admissions and Application
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the MScFN with practicum programs (course-based and project-based) must meet the admissions criteria of ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ’s School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Brescia School of Food & Nutritional Sciences program requirements.
International Applicants
Indigenous Applicants
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.
Program Structure
Project-Based MScFN with Practicum (5 Terms)
Duration: 20 months. Students are enrolled full-time during all 5 academic terms. The program starts in September.
Application deadline: January 12 - Fall Term
The project-based MScFN with practicum program provides students with advanced research opportunities, course work, and practical training experiences with placements across southwestern Ontario and beyond.
Course-Based MScFN with Practicum (3 Terms)
Duration: 12 months. Students are enrolled full-time during all 3 academic terms (Fall, Winter and Summer). The program starts in September.
Application deadline: January 12 - Fall Term
The course-based MScFN with practicum program offers students online graduate level courses and in-person practical dietetic training experiences with placements across southwestern Ontario and beyond.
Plan Your Finances
What it costs
·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ releases Fee Schedules to itemize the fees and tuition rates associated with your studies.
These fee schedules can be accessed via the Office of the Registrar.
Please ensure to consult Graduate tuition as well as Program-Related Fees documents for the total cost of the program.
Support available
As a graduate student within the Faculty of Health Sciences, there may be financial support options available to you:
Plan ahead
Managing your finances, time, and overall wellness are critical to your academic success.
Use the to estimate how much money you will need to pay for your tuition, fees, housing, food, and other necessities.
Apply through ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ's School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
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