Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Practicum (M.Sc.A.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Human Nutrition (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
Degree: Master of Science Applied
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The M.Sc.(Applied) in Human Nutrition; Non-Thesis - Practicum is a course-based program that focuses on advanced nutrition. It includes a practicum in clinical or applied nutrition.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Practicum (12 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR 656 | M.Sc. (Applied) Practicum 1. | 3 |
M.Sc. (Applied) Practicum 1. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Clinical or community placement (4 weeks). Submission of placement report. This practicum relates to the Human Nutrition M.Sc. (Applied) degree. | ||
| NUTR 657 | M.Sc. (Applied) Practicum 2. | 3 |
M.Sc. (Applied) Practicum 2. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Continuation of placement (4 weeks). Submission of placement report. This practicum relates to the Human Nutrition M.Sc. (Applied) degree. | ||
| NUTR 658 | M.Sc. (Applied) Practicum 3. | 3 |
M.Sc. (Applied) Practicum 3. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Continuation of placement (4 weeks). Submission of placement report. This practicum relates to the Human Nutrition M.Sc. (Applied) degree. | ||
| NUTR 659 | M.Sc. (Applied) Practicum 4. | 3 |
M.Sc. (Applied) Practicum 4. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Continuation of placement (4 weeks). Submission of placement report. This practicum relates to the Human Nutrition M.Sc. (Applied) degree. | ||
Required Courses (6 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR 651 | M.Sc. (Applied) Literature Review. | 3 |
M.Sc. (Applied) Literature Review. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Review of literature and definition of problem/objective for the project or practicum. | ||
| NUTR 660 | M.Sc.(Applied) Final Presentation. | 1 |
M.Sc.(Applied) Final Presentation. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Final oral presentation of the project or practicum. | ||
| NUTR 695 | Human Nutrition Research Orientation. | 1 |
Human Nutrition Research Orientation. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Orientation to graduate studies in nutrition including research ethics and safety training, library and literature search skills. | ||
| NUTR 696 | Human Nutrition Seminar. | 1 |
Human Nutrition Seminar. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Students will present a recent original research article in which the methods and data presentation will be critically analyzed. The article must be approved by the instructor. | ||
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
3 credits in statistics at the 500 level or higher
3 credits in research methods at the 500 level or higher
12 credits of course work, at the 500 level or higher, in Nutrition, Animal Science, or Food Science chosen in consultation with the student's supervisor.
Elective Courses (9 credits)
9 credits of 500-level or higher courses in consultation with the student’s academic adviser or supervisor.