Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Food, Nutrition, and Health - Nutritional Sciences in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
51,851
(c. USD37,188.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Establish a solid understanding of fundamental and practical human nutrition while exploring diverse subjects, from public health nutrition to the metabolic processes of nutrient utilization. You'll discover numerous ways to combine nutrition studies with other health and science disciplines, including global health initiatives and community wellness programs.
Through Nutritional Sciences, you'll examine digestive physiology in humans and animals, the role of nutrients in maintaining health and preventing disease, dietary guidelines and needs, plus how food systems impact nutritional access.
This program prepares you for advanced graduate studies or careers in nutritional research, health sciences, or food industry innovation. Alumni often progress to professional health degrees or veterinary medicine programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
Degree-specific requirements: Food, Nutrition, and Health
- Math (Standard XII level)
- Two of Chemistry, Physics, or Biology (Standard XII level)
English Language Admission Standard: Canadian Academic English Language assessment - Overall 70; Cambridge English Qualifications – 180; UBC Certificate in English – 600; International English Language Testing System (Academic) - 6.5, with no part less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - Overall: 65, Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Writing: 60, Speaking: 60; Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test - Overall: 90, Reading: 22, Listening: 22, Writing: 21, Speaking: 21.
Tuition
CAD
51,851