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The Master of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences combines metabolic principles with food science and community nutrition practices. Key focus areas encompass molecular nutrition, practical human nutrition applications, and food quality assessment. As the largest department of its kind in Canada, the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba provides exclusive graduate opportunities in the province, offering both MSc and PhD degrees. The MSc curriculum includes academic coursework alongside research components.
Program Duration - Typically 2 years.
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Master of Science (Human Nutritional Science) program.
To be considered for admission to the Master of Science (Human Nutritional Sciences) program, you must have a minimum of:
A 4-year undergraduate degree in Human Nutritional Science, Food Science or an equivalent.
A secured thesis advisor.
Decisions on equivalent degrees or courses required to bring the student's background up to the equivalent of a Human Nutritional Sciences or Food Sciences degree will be made by the Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Graduate Studies Committee.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall
IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall
Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)
Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall
Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180