Overview

The diploma provides the first two years of Arts and Sciences prerequisite courses for the Dietetics Major at UBC, and completing this diploma may improve a student’s chances for admission.

The Food, Nutrition and Health Transfer program is a second year entry program, to which students apply after completing the 10 courses listed in the Admission Requirements tab. Applications received without these courses completed will not be processed. If you have questions – please contact the Primary Contact listed above.

The Diploma in Food, Nutrition, and Health Transfer Program has rigorous admission criteria. To remain in this program students have 4 years to complete the required curriculum, and must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The application criteria include a resume, showing Canadian work and/or volunteer experience that demonstrates commitment to dietetics as a career choice.

Career Opportunities

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Biology
General Chemistry
Nutrition
Calculus
Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

69 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 46 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Domestic Applicants: Complete a minimum of 30 credits and a 3.00 CGPA in required courses
International Applicants: Complete a minimum of 30 credits and a 3.00 CGPA in required courses
Resumé
Letter of intent
Valid Food Safe Level 1 or equivalent
Required courses

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19137 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19137 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

3229 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3229 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Food, Nutrition and Health Transfer.

Available Scholarships

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