Academic Information and Regulations for the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Academic Standing
Academic Standing
The program for the degree with a Major in Nutrition will normally be completed in three academic years or six semesters (following the Freshman Year, if one is required). The degree with a Major in Dietetics will normally be completed in three and one-half academic years. For the purpose of student classification, the years will be termed U1, U2 and U3.
- U1: the first 12 months following each admission to a degree program in which the student is required to complete 72 or more credits at the time of admission;
- U2: to be used for all students who are not U1 or U3.
- U3: the session in which it is expected the student will qualify to graduate.
Further information and regulations on academic standing are available at Academic Standing.
Academic Advisers
Before registration, all students entering the Faculty must consult with the Academic Adviser of their program for selection and scheduling of required, complementary, and elective courses.
The Academic Adviser will normally continue to act in this capacity for the duration of the student's studies in the Faculty.
A Faculty Adviser is also available in the Student Affairs Office to assist students with student record related matters.
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
To be eligible for a B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.), students must have passed, or achieved exemption, with a minimum C grade in all required and complementary courses of the program. They must have a CGPA of at least 2.00.
In addition, students in the Dietetics program must have completed the Professional Practice Stages of professional formation, which require a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
Minimum Credit Requirement
Minimum Credit Requirement
You must complete the minimum credit requirement for your degree as specified in your letter of admission.
Please refer to Minimum Credit Requirement for further information.