- Because of nutrition sciences’ essential role in preventing health problems, technological innovation, evolution of eating habits and increased popular interest, it ranks among the most exciting fields in health care.
- Offered in a bilingual environment, the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics provides French-language training recognized by an accreditation body, which ensures a very high quality education that meets exacting national standards.
- Our bachelor’s program leads to our Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Biosciences.
- The school organizes many events in the area of nutrition and food sciences.
- Our students can receive scholarships that introduce them to research in nutrition and food sciences.
- The Faculty is located in the heart of Canada’s capital, close to industry leaders, major government organizations, public health services and a large hospital network.
Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Program description
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Why choose the School of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Ottawa
Overview
The Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics is accredited and recognized by the Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies. It prepares you for membership in provincial bodies regulating dietitians. To practise in Canada, you must pass the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination. This examination is therefore mandatory at the end of your training in dietetics at uOttawa.
Practicum placement sites
- Health-care establishments (hospitals, long-term care centres, specialized ambulatory care clinics, community health centres, private clinics and more)
- Government organizations
- Public health services and organizations
- Sports centres
- Universities and research centres
- Agri-food companies and food services
Career opportunities
- Clinical nutrition dietitian
- Public health dietitian
- Public service health promotion specialist
- Food service manager
- Nutrition sciences and dietetics researcher
Graduate studies
- Nutrition
- Medicine or pharmacy
- Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or audiology
- Epidemiology, health sciences or education
Language requirements
This program is offered in French to bilingual students. To enrol, you must demonstrate your command of French and English, both of which will be essential for your compulsory courses and your placements.
Placement requirements
Your training includes clinical placements in various settings, requiring, among other things, a police record check, a series of vaccinations and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). You must meet all these requirements before you enter the placement setting.
The majority of placements are completed in the Champlain region, which extends approximately 300 km. Some may therefore require travel or temporary lodgings. Others may take place in more remote regions of Ontario.
Program details
Changing the game through healthy eating
Making wise food choices has a major effect on our well-being and our physical and mental health (yes, those notorious microbiota in our intestines communicate with our brain). Experts trained at the University of Ottawa School of Nutrition Sciences learn all of the skills they need to play a critical role in maintaining the health of individuals and the broader population.
Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS)
The CNFS-Volet Université d’Ottawa can help you during your studies!
Discover the many tools and resources it has available to help you meet your goals: funding for placements, mental health support, admission scholarships... and much more!
The CNFS works to improve access to heath care in French for minority communities, by supporting the next generation in various health-care professions.
Admission
The application process for this program starts in the fall of the year before you intend to begin your studies. We encourage you to submit your application in advance of the posted deadlines. There are also many scholarships and bursaries available that you may need to start looking into because some of these have earlier deadlines. Be sure to follow the admission steps that correspond to your situation.
