Master of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences

The Master of Science (Human Nutritional Sciences) integrates concepts in metabolism, food and community nutrition. Areas of study include metabolic and molecular nutrition, applied human nutrition and food quality and acceptability.The Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences is one of the largest in Canada and the University of Manitoba is the only university in the province to offer graduate programs leading to the MSc and PhD degrees in human nutritional sciences. The MSc program consists of coursework and research.

Expected Duration - 2 years.

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Master of Science (Human Nutritional Science) program.

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science (Human Nutritional Sciences) program, you must have a minimum of:

A 4-year undergraduate degree in Human Nutritional Science, Food Science or an equivalent.

A secured thesis advisor.

Decisions on equivalent degrees or courses required to bring the student's background up to the equivalent of a Human Nutritional Sciences or Food Sciences degree will be made by the Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Graduate Studies Committee.

English language proficiency

IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall

IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall

Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)

Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall

Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180