Mount Saint Vincent University
Mount Saint Vincent University

166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Bachelor of Science - Applied Human Nutrition - Dietetics

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

For students who enroll in one of the Bachelor of Science programs in Applied Human Nutrition, they'll be working with world-class faculty to understand the principles and research developments in this innovative and highly relevant field. For students who plan to become a dietitian, a researcher, or a nutritionist, for those who want to work in product development, food security or community nutrition, or the health care field, and for those who plan to build their career in Canada or abroad, the Mount's programs will give them the skills and the knowledge that they need to excel.

Studying dietetics will help students to understand how to apply the principles of food, nutrition and health to promoting the nutritional well-being of the public. Students who earn their Dietetics degree, they can build a rewarding career in community nutrition, in the food industry, in fitness and sports nutrition, or they can go on to become a researcher or pursue graduate studies in the field. In the final year of study in this program, students can apply for a dietetic internship to become a registered dietitian. Or, as a graduate of the BSc AHN Dietetics program, can apply to a graduate program with a combined internship, such as the Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition (internship option).

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

54

Writing

54

Listening

54

Speaking

54

Program Intakes

Open date

October 17, 2024

Submission deadline

June 19, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Open date

October 17, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

Open date

October 17, 2025

Submission deadline

May 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$80 CAD

Application fee

$17335 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

International Student Health Plan Fee: $654 per year
Technology Fee: $250 per year
Students' Union Fee: $228 per year
U-Pass Fee: $167 per year