Acting Chair
Patricia (Patty) Williams, BScHEc in Foods/Nutrition with Co-Op & Dietetics Internship (MSVU), PhD (University of British Columbia), Professor and Director, Food Action Research Centre (FoodARC) Canada Research Chair in Food Security and Policy Change (2007-2017), Professor
General Information
The Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition and the Master of Applied Human Nutrition programs will provide students with the opportunity for advanced level study in nutrition with an emphasis on issues related to community nutrition, food and human nutrition. The programs explore the theoretical foundations of nutrition through critical reflection on current research and practice within the discipline and drawing from other related disciplines.
Students seeking registration as a professional dietitian must apply for the Internship Education Program when applying for either the Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition or the Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition. To be considered for the Internship Education Program applicants must meet Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) undergraduate competencies. Please consult the PDEP website for information about acceptable undergraduate programs: https://www.pdep.ca/accreditation/accredited-program-list.aspx
Students who are not seeking registration as a professional dietitian may apply for the Food and Nutrition Practicum Program during study in either the Master of Applied Human Nutrition or the Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition programs.