Applied Human Nutrition is a field of study offered by the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. We are a unique, interdisciplinary academic unit focused on integrating research and practice. Our faculty members conduct applied research that encompasses the continuum of the life cycle in diverse settings, including public health, the community, and clinical settings.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN: ? Community nutrition ? Clinical nutrition ? Nutrition throughout the lifespan ? Physical activity and sports nutrition ? Chronic disease risk ? Food security ? International nutrition
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: ? Public health nutrition ? Sports nutritionist ? Nutrition program manager ? Research coordinator ? Regional/Public/International health agencies ? NGOs ? Regulatory affairs ? UN agencies ? Academia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East,
Guelph,
Ontario (ON),
N1G 2W1, Canada
Students must have a master’s degree with a research-based thesis in human nutrition or a closely related field.
English Language Proficiency
Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - 70
International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) - 6.5
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 85
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Note: A minimum score of 60 must be achieved in each individual component - 60
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing) – 89
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Located an hour outside Toronto, U of G provides a career-focused education combining academic excellence with a unique student experience.