Overview

What our Grads are Doing after the Applied Human Nutrition (PDF file) at University of Guelph

MSc and doctoral graduates are highly successful in attaining employment in diverse fields. Listed below are just a few of the careers that our graduate students have successfully attained:

PhD Graduates

Assistant Professor, School of Nutrition, Ryerson Polytechnic University
Research Fellow, Department of Medicine, McMaster University Senior
Senior Nutritionist, Micronutrient and Health Program, World Vision

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Community nutrition

Body composition

Nutrition throughout the lifespan

Nutritional epidemiology

Chronic disease risk

Clinical nutrition

Indigenous health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

120

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 8 other PhDs in Nutrition & Dietetics in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

120

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Individuals from an applied human nutrition discipline as well as individuals who have non-AHN backgrounds are encouraged to apply to the MSc-AHN and PhD-AHN programs.

We welcome students with diverse backgrounds such as applied human nutrition, nutritional sciences, food science, biomedical science, health promotion, psychology, and kinesiology.

During the application review process, the AHN Curriculum Committee will specify any ancillary courses (in addition to the prescribed courses in the graduate program) that successful applicants must complete during their program.

Tuition Fee

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International

6444 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3222 CAD per semester during 72 months.
National

6456 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3228 CAD per semester during 72 months.

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 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 PhD's scholarship opportunities for Applied Human Nutrition.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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