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- Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Dietetics Credentialing (83 credits)
- Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Practicum (45 credits)
- Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Project (45 credits)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Nutrition
- Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Registered Dietitian Credentialing (30 credits)
Human Nutrition
Location
Location
- School of Human Nutrition
- Macdonald-Stewart Building
- Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, Macdonald Campus
- 21,111 Lakeshore Road
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue QC H9X 3V9
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-7838
- Email: gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/nutrition
About Human Nutrition
About Human Nutrition
In the School of Human Nutrition, cutting-edge nutrition research is conducted by 11.5 tenure-track professors and six faculty lecturers in all areas recommended by North American Nutrition Societies. These areas include clinical, community, and international nutrition as well as molecular and cellular nutrition. Research at the School emphasizes the following domains:
- nutritional biochemistry and metabolism;
- nutrigenomics and lifestyle behaviour;
- global food security;
- fetal, perinatal, and childhood origins of health and disease;
- clinical and epidemiological studies optimizing health in at-risk populations including Aboriginal populations, mothers and children, and the elderly;
- nutritional management and development of novel nutritional approaches to optimize health during chronic diseases and for treatment during surgery and recovery from disease;
Research is conducted in our on-site research labs, the Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment (CINE), the McGill Institute for Global Food Security, the Mary Emily Clinical Nutrition Research Unit (MECNRU), and the MUHC Teaching Hospitals. Students can conduct research or participate in clinical rotations in Ghana and field sites in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Nutrition (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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A master’s degree in Human Nutrition offers advanced Nutrition courses in a broad range of research areas. The program is suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in nutritional sciences, exercise physiology, kinesiology, food science, biochemistry, medicine, or another closely related field. Students are required to complete advanced nutrition coursework and activities related to their thesis research. Graduates of our M.Sc. thesis degree have pursued successful careers in research, international health agencies, government agencies, and industry. |
| Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Practicum (45 credits) and Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Project (45 credits) |
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The M.Sc. Applied program is a course-based master’s program. It allows students to further develop knowledge and expertise in nutrition. Students are required to complete advanced Nutrition courses and activities related to a research project or an advanced practicum (reserved for registered dietitians). Careers include managerial positions for practising dietitians, and careers in nutrition programs, government, and industry. |
| Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Dietetics Credentialing (83 credits) |
| The M.Sc. Applied program in Dietetics Credentialing is a course-based master's program with a dietetics Stage (internship) included. At the end of the program, students are qualified to be licensed with one of the provincial regulatory bodies in Canada, as well as in other countries, and practise in the areas of clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice management; French competency is an asset. The program is preceded by a Qualifying year, if necessary, to complete certain courses required for licensure. This is followed by three semesters of graduate-level courses and three semesters of Stage, which include a practice-based graduate project. |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Nutrition |
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A Ph.D. degree in Human Nutrition is suitable for students with an M.Sc. degree in Nutritional Sciences or related areas who wish to become independent researchers and/or leaders in the field of nutritional sciences. The School offers a stimulating research environment with opportunities in a wide range of areas of basic science, clinical research with our many hospital clinicians, as well as population health in Canada and abroad. Careers include academic, senior government, and industry positions within Canada and internationally. |
| Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Registered Dietitian Credentialing (30 credits) |
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In the School of Human Nutrition at McGill, students pursuing a Ph.D. in human nutrition have the opportunity to apply to our Graduate Diploma in R.D. Credentialing, upon completion of the Ph.D. program and upon completion of the undergraduate courses required by l'Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec (OPDQ). Additional preparatory courses for Stages (internships) are NUTR 513, NUTR 515, NUTR 607, and NUTR 611. This Diploma consists of two semesters of Stage (internship) in Clinical Nutrition, Community Nutrition, and Foodservice Management. Upon completion of the Diploma, the recipient is eligible to register and practice as a Dietitian in Quebec, as well as in other Canadian provinces and other countries. |
Human Nutrition Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Human Nutrition Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
M.Sc. Thesis and M.Sc. Applied (Project, Practicum, and Dietetics Credentialing)
Applicants must be graduates of a university of recognized reputation and hold a B.Sc. degree equivalent to a McGill degree in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate work. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s credit equivalency of 3.2/4.0 (second class–upper division) for the M.Sc. Thesis and M.Sc. Applied during their bachelor's degree program. Eligible candidates to the M.Sc. (Applied) program may select one of three options:
- The project option;
- The practicum option, which is reserved for those who have completed a dietetics internship and six months of work experience and wish to further develop their skills in a particular area of practice through an advanced internship;
- The dietetics credentialing option, for those who wish to follow a program combining courses and internship, leading to licensure as a dietitian. This program has a specific entrance CGPA requirement of 3.5/4.0.
Ph.D.
Applicants must be graduates of a university of recognized reputation and hold a B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree equivalent to a McGill degree in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate work. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in Ï㽶ÊÓƵ's credit equivalency of 3.2/4.0 (second class–upper division) during their bachelor's and master's degree programs. Exceptional students may apply to transfer to the Ph.D. program after one year of study in the M.Sc. (Thesis) program.
Qualifying Students
Some applicants whose academic degrees and standing entitle them to serious consideration for admission to graduate studies, but who are considered inadequately prepared in the subject selected may be admitted to a Qualifying program if they have met the School's minimum CGPA of 3.2 out of 4.0. The courses to be taken in a Qualifying program will be prescribed by the academic unit. Qualifying students are registered in graduate studies, but not as candidates for a degree. Only one Qualifying year (two terms) is permitted. Successful completion of a Qualifying program does not guarantee admission to a degree program. Students must re-apply for admission to a degree program.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available but limited and highly competitive. It is suggested that students give serious consideration to their financial planning before submitting an application. Normally, a student will not be accepted unless adequate financial support can be provided through a scholarship/award and/or by the student’s supervisor. Academic units cannot guarantee financial support via teaching assistantships.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
McGill’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
- Final acceptance to the M.Sc. (Thesis) and Ph.D. programs depends on a faculty member agreeing to serve as the student's supervisor. A supervisor is not required for acceptance to the M.Sc. (Applied) program.
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) – The GRE is required for all Ph.D. applicants to the School of Human Nutrition who are submitting non-Canadian or non-U.S. transcripts.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the School of Human Nutrition and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate McGill departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
| Ìý | Application Opening Dates | Application Deadlines | ||
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| Ìý | All Applicants | Non-Canadian citizens (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Canadian citizens/Perm. residents of Canada (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Current McGill Students (any citizenship) |
| Fall Term: | Sept. 15 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Winter Term*: | Feb. 15* | June 1* | Oct. 1* | Oct. 1* |
| Summer Term: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
* Admission to the Winter term is open for thesis programs only.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late applications are considered only as time and space permit.
International applicants are advised to apply well in advance of these dates because immigration procedures may be lengthy.
Human Nutrition Faculty
Human Nutrition Faculty
| Director |
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| Linda J. Wykes |
| Emeritus Professor |
| Harriet V. Kühnlein; B.S.(Penn. St.), M.S.(Ore. St.), Ph.D.(Calif.), R.D. |
| Timothy A. Johns; B.Sc.(McM.), M.Sc.(Br. Col.), Ph.D.(Mich.) |
| Professors |
| Luis B. Agellon; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McM.) |
| Linda J. Wykes; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) |
| Associate Professors |
| Niladri Basu; B.Sc.(Qu.), M.Sc.(Br. Col.), Ph.D.(McG.) (Canada Research Chair) (joint appt. with Natural Resource Sciences) (Assoc. Member of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine) |
| Stéphanie Chevalier; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.), Dt. P.(OPDQ) (Assoc. Member Dept of Medicine) (Graduate Program Director) |
| Treena Delormier: B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.), Ph.D.(Montr.), P. Dt.(OPDQ) (Associate Director of the Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment) |
| Kristine G. Koski; B.S., M.S.(Wash.), Ph.D.(Calif.), R.D.(U.S.) |
| Stan Kubow; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc.(Tor.), Ph.D.(Guelph) |
| Grace S. Marquis; B.A.(Ind.), M.Sc.(Mich. St.), Ph.D.(Cornell) |
| Hugo Melgar-Quiñonez; M.Sc.(SPHM), M.D.(USAC), D.Sc.(Friedrich Schiller) (Academic Scholar, Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security) |
| Assistant Professors |
| Anne-Sophie Brazeau; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.), P. Dt.(OPDQ) (Director, Dietetics Education and Practice) |
| Ryan Mailloux; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Laur.) |
| Daiva Nielsen; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) |
| Academic Associate |
| Patrick Cortbaoui; Ph.D.(McG.), Ag.Eng. (Managing Director, Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security) |
| Senior Faculty Lecturers |
| Sandy Phillips; B.Sc., M.Sc.(A.)(McG.), Dt. P. (University Coordinator, Professional Practice (Stage) in Dietetics) |
| Hugues Plourde; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.), Dt. P. |
| Maureen Rose; B.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D.(McG.), Dt. P. (Director, Food and Nutrition Laboratories) |
| Faculty Lecturers |
| Paul-Guy Duhamel; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc.(Montr.), Dt. P. (Manager, Food and Nutrition Laboratories) |
| Mary Hendrickson; B.A.(St. Benedict), B.Sc.(Minn.), M.Sc.(Colo. St.), Dt. P. |
| Joane Routhier; B.Sc.(McG.) |
| Sessional Lecturers |
| Peter Bender; B.Ed., M.A.(McG.), Ph.D.(Flor. St.) |
| Francesca Cambria; B.Com., Gr.Dip(C'dia) |
| Diana Dallmann; B.Sc.(National University of Asunción), M.Sc.(Nuestra Señora de la Asunción) |
| Michèle Iskandar; B.Sc., M.Sc.(American University of Beirut), Ph.D.(McG.) |
| Steven Landry; B.Com., B.Ed., M.B.A.(McG.) |
| Patrick Owen; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) |
| Dina Spigelski; B.A., B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.) |
| Associate Members |
| Anaesthesia: Franco Carli, Thomas Schricker |
| Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID): Nii Addy |
| Medicine: L. John Hoffer, Larry Lands, José Morais |
| Nursing: Rosetta Antonacci |
| Parasitology: Marilyn E. Scott |
| Adjunct Professors |
| Kevin A. Cockell; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Guelph) (Health Canada) |
| Isabelle Germain; B.Sc.(Montr.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.) (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) |
| Elizabeth D. Mansfield; B.Sc.(C'dia), B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.), |
| Hope Weiler; B.A.Sc.(Guelph), Ph.D.(McM.), R.D.(CDO) (on leave) |
| Affiliate Members |
| Marie-Ève Besner; B.Sc.(Laval), PDt (Montreal Children's Hospital) |
| Sarah Bluden; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt, CDE (LMC Diabetes and Endocrinology) |
| Sophie Brousseau; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Ste-Anne's Hospital) |
| Catherine Delorme; B.Sc.(McG.); B.Sc.(Montr.), PDt (Ste-Anne's Hospital) |
| Linda Falcon; B.Sc.(Montr.), PDt (Douglas Mental Health Institute) |
| Alexander McLean; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Lakeshore General Hospital) |
| Monica Melcone; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Ste-Anne's Hospital) |
| Laura Li Ching Ng; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Health Centre) |
| Marilyn Rabin; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Douglas Mental Health Institute) |
| Donna Schafer; B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.), PDt (CIUSSS Centre-Ouest de l'Ile de Montréal) |
| Sondra Sherman; B.Sc., B.F.Sc.(McG.), RD, CDE (Jewish General Hospital) |
| Patricia Urrico; B.Sc.(McG.), PDt (Jewish General Hospital) |
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Nutrition (Thesis) (45 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Nutrition (Thesis) (45 credits).
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Dietetics Credentialing (83 credits)
This program is open to students with a B.Sc. in nutrition or an allied health profession, including biochemistry, kinesiology, physiology, or other related field, who would like to become a member of the Ordre professional des diététistes du Québec. Students may be required to complete a qualifying year (a variable number of required undergraduate credits),...
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Dietetics Credentialing (83 credits).
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Practicum (45 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Practicum (45 credits).
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Project (45 credits)
For more information, see Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Human Nutrition (Non-Thesis): Project (45 credits).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Nutrition
For more information, see Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Human Nutrition.
Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Registered Dietitian Credentialing (30 credits)
The Graduate Diploma in Registered Dietitian Credentialing is open to students with a Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the School of Human Nutrition who would like to become a member of the Ordre professional des diététistes du Québec (OPDQ). The Diploma consists of 30 weeks of stage placements in Clinical, Community, and Management rotations. Before acceptance into...
For more information, see Graduate Diploma (Gr. Dip.) Registered Dietitian Credentialing (30 credits).
