Human Nutrition Degree Requirements

The B.Sc. in Human Nutrition is an applied science program which integrates core requirements in foods, nutrition and related areas with studies in biology, chemistry, statistics, business, humanities and social sciences. BSc HNU students may select the professional dietetic concentration in year 2 and apply for the Integrated Dietetic Internship (IDI) program in year 3. Students with broader interests in food and nutrition can tailor their course selection toward one of the many career paths described below (e.g. education, pre-medical, other health professions, entrepreneurship, kinesiology). 

Dietetics Concentration: BSc HNU Integrated Dietetic Internship, Honours Conversion 

Students interested in professional dietetics should follow the Integrated Dietetic Internship Concentration. Find the advising sheet here: BSc HNU Advising Sheet

The normal sequence for the B.Sc. HNU program to include the HNU electives HNU 225, 356, 355 (352), 452, 456 and 485. For more information CLICK HERE.

Note: Declaration of intent forms for IDI should be submitted to the Dietetic Educators by the end of the winter term for second-year HNU students (or upper-level transfer students). Complete the entire form with all courses taken to date plus the courses you plan to take to finish the degree. 

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition with Integrated Dietetic Internship Degree

The normal sequence for the program is shown below. 

Year 1 HNU 142,145; BIOL 111, 215; CHEM 101, 102; 6 credits ARTS X; 6 credits ARTS Y 
Year 2 HNU 146, 225, 242, 262; BIOL 251, 252; CHEM 225, 255;  STAT 101; BSAD 102;           
Year 3 HNU 351, 355 (352), 356, 365, 384, 485; 6 credits ARTS X (12 credit total); 6 credits open electives 
Year 4 HNU 405, 452, 456, 475; 6 credits HNU electives; 12 credits open electives

Food & Nutrition Concentrations 

 
The BSc HNU degree offers 24 credits in HNU electives and 18 credits in open electives to enable students to broaden their education and pursue alternative (non-dietetic) career options.  

Click on  BSc HNU to view the general course advising sheet.  

We also offer concentrations in pre-education, pre-medical, 5th-year Kinesiology, and entrepreneurship in food & health! 

Click here for the: 5th-year BBA Entrepreneurship 

Click here for the: Entrepreneurship in Food & Health concentration

Click here for the: Pre-education Elementary School concentration 

Click here for the: Pre-education Secondary school concentration: Family Studies  

Click here for the: 5th-year Kinesiology degree 

Click here for the: Pre-medical school concentration  

Click here for the: Health professions concentration

Students can apply to the Advanced Major and Honours degree programs as early as the second year. HNU Program Declaration Forms: click here. March 31 is the deadline for submission to the HNU Chair. 

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

The normal sequence for the program is shown below.

Year 1 HNU 142,145; BIOL 111, 215; CHEM 101, 102; 6 credits ARTS X; 6 credits ARTS Y  
Year 2 HNU 146, 242, 262; BIOL 251, 252; CHEM 225, 255; STAT 101, BSAD 102; 3 credits open electives         
Year 3 HNU 351, 365, 384; 12 credits HNU electives; 3 credits open electives; 6 credits ARTS X (12 credit total)  
Year 4 HNU 405, 475; 12 credits HNU electives; 12 credits open electives

B.Sc. in Human Nutrition with Advanced Major 

The normal sequence for the advanced major program is identical to that of the program above, with the addition of HNU 491 in year 4.  

B.Sc. in Human Nutrition with Honours 

The normal sequence for the honours program is shown below.  

Year 1 HNU 142,145; BIOL 111, 215; CHEM 101,102; 6 credits ARTS X; 6 credits ARTS Y 
Year 2 HNU 146,  242, 262; BIOL 251, 252; CHEM 225, 255; STAT 101, BSAD 102; 3 credits open electives         
Year 3 HNU 351, 365, 384; 485; 9 credits HNU electives; 3 credits open electives; 6 credits ARTS X (12 credit total)  
Year 4 HNU 405, 475; 490, 491, 12 credits HNU electives (minimum 18 credits at the 300-level or higher); 6 credits open electives

For guidelines associated with the Honours program, click here.

To see previous HNU student honours projects, click here.