What will I learn?

Acadia University鈥檚 School of Nutrition and Dietetics is home to innovative and skilled faculty who are experts in food, nutrition, and dietetics. They will help you develop the knowledge and skills you鈥檒l need for a career in this increasingly important field.

You will acquire an understanding of food, including food science and food product development. You will develop an appreciation of current issues in nutrition and dietetics. You will gain solid knowledge in science, social studies, and professional skills that will prepare you to apply your knowledge in your future career. You will take courses in areas such as the following:

sustainable food systems and global nutrition
sport nutrition and professional practice
chemistry and biology
communications and statistics
food product development
nutrition assessment and education

This background will prepare you to work effectively in a variety of settings such as the food industry and entrepreneurship, health care, education, media and communications, and government and policy development.

You may choose from among the following programs:

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (BSN)
BSN (Honours)
BSN (Dietetics option)
BSN (with second major in Biology)
BSN (with second major in Chemistry)
BSN (with second major in Psychology)
BSN (Consumer food option)
BSN (Kinesiology option)

The School of Nutrition and Dietetics is the 鈥済o to spot鈥� for students interested in learning about food, nutrition, and health. You will be part of a unified team. Your professors will inspire you to learn and question. They will help you develop into a well-rounded, competent, independent leader in food, nutrition, and health.

The strong curriculum includes innovative approaches to classroom-based, online, and hands-on learning. Our outcomes are recognized locally and nationally. The tight-knit community of faculty, staff, and students support one another. Our faculty have built careers in teaching, scholarly activity, and community service, and have earned our reputation as a leading program in Canada.

FUTURE CAREERS

Dietitian in hospital, long-term care, or community clinic
Public health nutritionist
Educator (from elementary to university levels)
Food and agriculture entrepreneur
Food product developer or marketer
Food service manager or administrator
Food and nutrition writer/journalist
Health and nutrition educator
Medical doctor or dentist
Researcher
Food and nutrition policy planner or analyst
Rehabilitation specialist
Sensory scientist
Sport nutritionist

Honours is available in all of the BSN degrees outlined below. In addition to the specific course requirements for each program, a GPA of 3.33 is required for Honours. Additionally, a minimum of 48h in Nutrition courses must each be passed with a minimum B- grade.

Program Requirements

Students must complete 120 credit hours (120h). There are two routes to the BSN with Honours.

a) Thesis route (NUTR 407T/NUTR 408T). Admission to the thesis route requires agreement of a faculty member in the School to supervise the thesis.

b) Dietetic Practicum (NUTR 4033 and NUTR 4043).