Overview

After building a foundation in the biological sciences in first year, students in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences will investigate how foods, beverages, and nutritional supplements affect human health and wellbeing, from a molecular and cellular level to entire systems. In senior years, you will dive deeper, taking courses on the role of nutrients in maintaining health and preventing and treating disease, the connection between foods, nutritional supplements and pharmaceutical drugs, the impacts of exercise and lifestyle choices on health, and regulatory policies, among other courses.

Career prospects

University of Guelph' graduates find work in health care, the food and nutrition industry, government regulatory bodies and advisory agencies, or pursue related graduate studies.

Here are just a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued:

Clinical Biochemist
Clinical Research Coordinator
Community Health Worker
Family Physician
Formulation Specialist
Naturopathic Doctor
Occupational Therapist
Paramedic
Pharmaceutical Research and Development
Product Development Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Frontiers in Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences
Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism
Advanced Skeletal Muscle Metabolism in Humans
Nutrition, Gene Expression and Cell Signalling
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 45 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.

Required Courses

Biological Sciences
English
Advanced Math
2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
2 additional courses

Note: Advanced Math is one of Pre-Calculus, Functions, (I) GCSE, CSEC, IB Math (only SL/HL Analysis & Approaches, HL Applications & Interpretations), or other equivalent Math containing Advanced Functions, Algebra, Geometry, or Trigonometry, approved by Admission Services.

Physical Sciences
English
Calculus
2 courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
2 additional courses

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39692 CAD / year

≈ 39692 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9177 CAD / year

≈ 9177 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Residents: CAD 7,864.24

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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