The Human Nutritional Sciences program focuses on the impact of nutrition at every level of human life鈥攆rom molecules and metabolism to global populations. Our program explores how nutrition applies to different human needs and lifestyles, the importance of nutrition to community health and the role nutrition plays in preventing and managing disease.
The Bachelor of Science (Human Nutritional Sciences) is a four-year program with three program options available:
Nutrition Option: Learn about the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention. Optional to build in dietetics preparation courses to apply for dietetic practicums and become a Registered Dietitian.
Foods Option: Learn how to develop food products that promote health and increase the competitiveness of the food production, processing and marketing industries.
Food Industry Option: Explore the ways health and nutrition impact the food industry by concentrating your studies on quality assurance, food product development or food industry management.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected October 2025
Start date
January 2025
University of Manitoba
Fort Garry Campus,
WINNIPEG,
Manitoba (MB),
R3T 2N2, Canada
Direct entry: applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college. Direct entry applicants require the following:
Manitoba high school graduation including 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, or U
A minimum average of 70% over the following courses, with no less than 60% in each course:
English 40S
Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
Two academic 40S courses
Advanced entry: Advanced entry is for applicants who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
CAE: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
CAE: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Manitoba University welcomes students from all around the world and is dedicated to making positive change at a global and local level.
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