Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Nutrition (Major)
Why choose a bachelor's degree in Applied Science?
Practical skills and real-world experience in Applied Science enable you to develop careers that are impact-focused and drive positive change.
Whether at a global scale or in local communities, Applied Science provides the unique skills and experience to give you an edge in the competitive job market and improve.
- Three Specialized Majors to select from based on your pathway
- Over 100 Hours of Practicums and Placements
- Ranked #1 in Student Satisfaction by Maclean’s Canadian Comprehensive University Rankings 2020
Why Applied Human Nutrition?
Food is essential to our culture and health.
In Applied Human Nutrition, you’ll learn how human nutrition can be used to maintain health and prevent disease. You’ll also dive into the complex individual and social behaviours relating to food and how these behavioural factors influence nutrition habits throughout the lifespan. Using this theoretical knowledge, you’ll be well-equipped to translate the latest evidence into practical programs and policies.
What Can You Do with a Degree in Applied Human Nutrition?
Graduates from the University of Guelph Applied Human Nutrition program are prepared for a variety of health and education careers in the government or private sectors, or within the food industry. Others may proceed to graduate study in fields such as nutrition, public health nutrition, medicine or education.
Campus Information
Guelph-Humber Campus
The University of Guelph-Humber is a satellite campus created by a partnership in 2002 between the University of Guelph and Humber College. Located on Humber's North Campus in Toronto, it offers seven four-year academic programs that grant an honours degree from the University of Guelph and a college diploma from Humber College.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applying from outside of Canada:
- High school transcripts and other required documentation to be uploaded to your Admission Portal for admission consideration.
- The possession of minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission; we may require additional documentation or verification.
- An “official” transcript or exam result must be sent directly by your high school, examination board, an electronically verifiable source, via Parchment or wes.org only if you are admitted or upon request.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Admission consideration begins with and includes:
- A marksheet with predicted IB grades reflecting the intention to complete the full IB Diploma with 6 subjects: 3 HL and 3 SL (including prerequisites) with a minimum score of 28 including bonus points from TOK and EE, however most programs will require a higher score. Predicted grades on a 7-point scale.
FOR INDIA
Indian Curriculum
Admission consideration begins with and includes:
- Verified 10th standard board results accompanied by anticipated Class 12 grades listed by subject from the school with a minimum of 80%.
- Completion of Class 12 Board Exam Certificates with strong First Division standing is required in May/June.
- All information required by your school board to verify your Class 10 and 12 certificates.
FOR SRI LANKA
- Sri Lankan Certificate of Education including Ordinary Levels and at least 3 Advanced Level subjects with a minimum B average. (See also British Patterned Education (GCE).
FOR BANGLADESH
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with first division pass (60-100). See also IB and GCE.
Required Courses
Applied Human Nutrition
- English
- Math
- Biology
- Chemistry
- 2 additional courses
For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
148740 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 90 CAD
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