Dietetics Major (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.))

115 credits · Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences · 2026-2027 catalogue

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Required Courses (112 credits)

Required courses and Professional Practice (Stage) courses are sequenced in a specific order over nine terms (3.5-year program). See https://www.mcgill.ca/nutrition/programs/undergraduate/dietetics for detailed information regarding the undergraduate program plan.

  • AEMA 310 Statistical Methods 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • ANSC 234 Biochemistry 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • ANSC 323 Mammalian Physiology (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • ANSC 424 Metabolic Endocrinology (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • IPEA 500 Roles in Interprofessional Teams (0 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • IPEA 501 Communication in Interprofessional Teams (0 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • IPEA 502 Partnership in Interprofessional Teams (0 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • IPEA 503 Navigating Disagreement in Interprofessional Teams (0 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • LSCI 211 Biochemistry 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • LSCI 230 Introductory Microbiology (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • NUTR 207 Nutrition and Health (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 208 Professional Practice Stage 1A (2 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 209 Professional Practice Stage 1B (2 credits) · Offered: Summer
  • NUTR 214 Food Fundamentals (4 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 217 Application: Food Fundamentals (4 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • NUTR 307 Metabolism and Human Nutrition (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 310 Professional Practice Stage 2A (2 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • NUTR 311 Professional Practice Stage 2B (5 credits) · Offered: Summer
  • NUTR 322 Applied Sciences Communication (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • NUTR 337 Nutrition Through Life (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • NUTR 341 Global Food Security (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 342 Applied Human Resources (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 343 Financial Management and Accounting (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • NUTR 344 Clinical Nutrition 1 (4 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • NUTR 345 Food Service Systems Management (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 346 Applied Food Service Management (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • NUTR 408 Professional Practice Stage 3A (1 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • NUTR 409 Professional Practice Stage 3B (9 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • NUTR 438 Interviewing and Counselling (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • NUTR 450 Research Methods: Human Nutrition (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 505 Public Health Nutrition (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 508 Professional Practice Stage 4A (7 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 509 Professional Practice Stage 4B (7 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 511 Nutrition and Behaviour (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 545 Clinical Nutrition 2 (4 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • NUTR 546 Clinical Nutrition 3 (4 credits) · Offered: Fall

Elective Courses (3 credits)

3 credits, chosen in consultation with the academic adviser.

Compulsory Immunization

A compulsory immunization program exists at McGill which is required for Dietetics students. Students should complete their immunization upon commencing Year 1 of the Dietetics Major. Confirmation of immunization will be coordinated by the Student Wellness Hub ( https://www.mcgill.ca/wellness-hub/ ). Certain deadlines apply.

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