8 PhD programmes in Nutrition & Dietetics in Canada

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Nutrition offered by the School of Human Nutrition in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes specialized and innovative learning opportunities. 

The graduate program in Applied Human Nutrition at University of Guelph draws on several perspectives in applied human nutrition, including those from the behavioural, biological, and social sciences and spans all age groups in its focus on the role of nutrition in health and well-being.

The graduate program in Human Nutrition at University of British Columbia offers opportunities for advanced study and original investigations in basic and applied human nutrition at both the master's and doctoral levels. 

The Human Nutritional Sciences PhD program at the University of Manitoba 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 Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto offers advanced studies leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in the basic science, clinical, and community aspects of human nutrition.

The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science at University of Alberta offers thesis programs leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, as well as course-based programs leading to Master of Agriculture and Master of Science degrees. 

The PhD Human Health and Nutritional Sciences program at University of Guelph is offered in: biomechanics; nutrition, exercise and metabolism; and nutritional and nutraceutical sciences. The focus is on physical activity and diet as powerful lifestyle determinants of human health. 

A wide range of potential specializations are open to students in our Nutrition graduate programs from University of Saskatchewan.