The Honors Specialization in Foods and Nutrition program is accredited by the professional association, Dietitians of Canada (DC), and prepares graduates for application to a dietetic internship/practicum experience that leads to certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the professional regulating body, the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO). Students take courses designed to meet the accreditation requirements of DC for dietetic internship placement. Completion of the Honors Specialization in Foods and Nutrition does not guarantee a dietetic internship placement.
Graduates also may pursue post-graduate study in areas such as Health Administration, Food Science, and Community Nutrition.
Students are encouraged to seek academic counselling early in the program, especially if they intend to combine the Honors Specialization with a Major or Minor in a complementary field.
Admission Requirements
Completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 70% in the following 4.0 courses with no mark below 60%:
Module
10.5 courses:
5.0 courses:
Foods and Nutrition 2232,
2235A/B,
2241A/B,
3342A/B,
3344A/B,
3348A/B,
3351A/B,
3361A/B,
4453A/B, or
Human Ecology 2222F/G.
1.5 courses:
Human Ecology 2266F/G,
3349A/B,
4411F/G.
0.5 course:
Chemistry 2213A/B.
1.0 course:
Physiology 2130.
0.5 course:
Biochemistry 2280A.
1.5 courses from:
Foods and Nutrition 3339A/B,
3364A/B,
3373A/B,
4449A/B,
4452A/B,
4455A/B,
4458A/B,
4462A/B,
4471A/B,
4486A/B, the former Foods and Nutrition 4439A/B,
Human Ecology 3330A/B,
3338A/B,
3343A/B,
4402A/B.
0.5 course: A statistics course at the 2000 level or above (
Statistical Sciences 2037A/B recommended).
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