Health Care
CAD 13304
| Year | Name | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | Tution Fee | CAD 13304 | 13304.0 |
| Starting Date | Application Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-01 00:00:00.000 | 2021-12-15 00:00:00.000 | Active |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00.000 | 2022-04-15 00:00:00.000 | Active |
Graduate Students
For students interested in our Graduate (Master’s) program, you can view our Graduate program options, as well as their admission requirements, on the Graduate Studies page.
If an applicant’s first language is not English, official reports with acceptable scores from one of the following tests must be submitted:
IELTS
7.0 or above (no score below 6.5) Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
6.5 (no score below 6.0) Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
CAEL
70 or above (no score below 70) Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
60 (no score below 60) Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
TOEFL (iBT Test)
93 or above (no score below 23) Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
86 – 92 (no score below 21) Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
TOEFL (Computer Test)
236 or above Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
226 – 235 Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
CanTest
5.0 (no score below 4.5) Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
4.5 (no score below 4.0) Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
MELAB
85 or above Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
80 – 84 Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
For more Information , Please click the given link : https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/admission-requirements/international-students/
1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Application fee of 50$ will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal (Ten Agents)
GAHN 6190
Directed Study 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: permission of the department Chair and the faculty member involved
Independent examination of the research literature designed to meet the special needs of individual graduate students. The graduate student will make arrangements with the faculty member in advance of registration. Note: No more than 0.5 unit towards a graduate degree may be acquired through directed study.
GAHN 6325/NUTR 3325
Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
An examination of how the human body metabolizes energy, nutrients and select non-nutrients in the context of health and disease. Topics covered include: regulation of energy metabolism, effect of organ failure on intermediary metabolism, and abnormal metabolism due to inherited defects in absorption, transport and metabolism of selected nutrients. Note: Students who have received credit for NUTR 3325 may not take this course for credit.
GAHN 6326
Food, Health, and Social Policy 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
A study of food, nutrition, and health policy in Canada. Topics include: introduction to policy; historical and theoretical foundations food, health, and social policy frameworks; overview of Canadian health care and food systems, and social safety net; theories of public policy; nutrition policy; the role of food and nutrition professionals. Note: Students who have received credit for NUTR 4326 may not take this course for credit.
GAHN 6330/NUTR 3330
Food, Nutrition and Aging 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: NUTR 2211 or equivalent or permission of the instructor
An overview of the food and nutrient recommendations for older and aging people living in a variety of community and continuing care settings. Topics will focus on the understanding and application of the determinants of healthy eating, resident centered care and nutrition care.
Note: Students who have received credit for NUTR 3330 may not take this course for credit.
GAHN 6400/NUTR 4400
Issues in Food Product Development 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
A study of the principles of food product development and the conditions that result in novel food production. Current and potential markets for novel food ingredients and health applications for reformulated and conceptually new food products are reviewed/discussed/explored. This course provides practical skills in food product development. Note: Students who have received credit for NUTR 4400 may not take this course for credit.
Laboratory required
GAHN 6408/NUTR 4408
Medical Nutrition Therapy I 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
An introduction to the use of the Nutrition Care Process in the treatment of disease with nutrition. Topics covered will include nutritional assessment in the clinical setting, parenteral/enteral nutrition support, pharmacology; pathophysiology and treatment of metabolic stress, cancer and disorders of the gastrointestinal system and immune system. Note: Students who have received credit for NUTR 4408 may not take this course for credit.
GAHN 6409/NUTR 4409
Medical Nutrition Therapy II 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
A continuation of NUTR 4408/GAHN 6408. Topics covered will include Diabetes Mellitus, cardiovascular disease, obesity management, hypertension, renal disease, neurological disorders, dysphagia management, pulmonary disorders, inborn errors of metabolism. Issues pertaining to interprofessional practice will also be addressed. Note: Students who have received credit for NUTR 4409 may not take this course for credit.
Laboratory required
GAHN 6414/NUTR 4414
Nutrition Education in the Community 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor
The theoretical perspectives that form the basis of nutrition education and their application to the development of educational strategies and programs to improve the public’s eating habits will be studied. Developments in nutrition education research, the role of the political and legislative process in health promotion, and the effectiveness of nutrition education interventions will be examined. Note: Students who have received credit for NUTR 4414 may not take this course for credit.
Laboratory required
GAHN 6417/NUTR 4417
Management and Entrepreneurship in Nutrition Practice 0.5 unit
Prerequisites: permission of the instructor
A study of the theory, policies and practices involved in planning and management for new or existing nutrition, food service or dietetic enterprises. Based on a business or project plan model, topics include identification of innovations, marketing, operations planning, change management, risk control and financing. Note: Students who have received credit for NUTR 4417 may not take this course for credit. Laboratory required
GAHN 6600
Recent Advances in Nutrition Research 0.5 unit
A critical examination of contemporary nutrition research literature as a basis for nutrition practice and policy. Topics will vary from year to year.
GAHN 6602
Contemporary Issues in Food, Health and Disease 0.5 unit
An examination of the latest research findings concerned with the nutritional implications of food components. The mechanisms of how food components influence health or disease, the emergence of dietary supplements, and gene-diet interactions are examples of the types of issues examined.
GAHN 6607
Nutrition Education 0.5 unit
An examination of educational theories, research perspectives and methods from selected disciplines within the behavioural and natural sciences that are applicable to food and nutrition education, intervention and research efforts.
GAHN 6609
Nutrition and Population Health Assessment 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: GAHN 6670 or permission of the instructor
An examination of the principles underlying derivations and application of nutrient requirements, and the theoretical basis of nutritional assessment. An evidence-based approach will be used to explore the relationship between population level surveillance and nutrition policy.
GAHN 6616
Community Education 0.5 unit
An examination of the theories, principles, and practice underlying community education with a focus on creating learning environments for capacity building and for transforming systems for community health. Adult education and participatory leadership approaches will be used to explore the role of a nutritionist in a variety of community settings.
GAHN 6617
Issues in Food Security 0.5 unit
An examination of concepts, programs and policies related to food security from a sustainable food systems and social justice perspective. Policy approaches to address food security from the individual, household, community, national and global perspective will be analyzed in relation to an emerging food movement in Canada.
GAHN 6620
Clinical Trials in Food and Nutrition 0.5 unit
A study of the design and conduct of clinical trials on foods and nutraceuticals. Topics include regulation of health claims for foods and natural health products, methodological aspects of clinical trials in free-living and controlled environments, laboratory facilities for food trials, data management, biomarkers, research ethics and clinical trial registries.
GAHN 6650
Special Topics 0.5 unit
These courses offer a detailed study of particular issues relevant to professionals in nutrition and dietetics and related disciplines. Course titles and descriptions will be announced as courses are offered. Note: Students may take a maximum of 1.0 unit as Special Topics.
GAHN 6670
Quantitative Methods of Nutrition Research 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission to the master’s program or permission of the instructor
An examination of the quantitative methodologies, designs and methods that may be used for research in food, nutrition and dietetics. Attention will be given to application of descriptive and inferential statistics, knowledge translation and ethical considerations.
GAHN 6675
Qualitative Methods of Nutrition Research 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission to the master’s program or permission of the instructor
An examination of various qualitative methods and underlying methodological approaches in food, nutrition, and dietetics. Attention will be given to study design, sampling, recruitment, data collection and analysis, knowledge translation and ethical considerations.
GAHN 6691
Thesis 1.5 units
Required for completion of the MScAHN degree. Registration involves working with individual faculty members on the conceptualization, production, and defence of a thesis. Graded Pass/Fail/NCR
The Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition and the Master of Applied Human Nutrition programs provide students with the opportunity for advanced level study in nutrition, with an emphasis on issues related to community nutrition, food and human nutrition. The programs explore the theoretical foundations of nutrition through critical reflection on current research and practice within the discipline and drawing from other related disciplines. Please visit the faculty profile pages to learn more about the department research interests.
The Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition is comprised of three and a half units of course work and one and half units of thesis research. The Master of Applied Human Nutrition is comprised of five units of course work.
Students seeking registration as a professional dietitian and who meet Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) undergraduate competencies may also apply to the Internship Education Program when they apply to either the Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition or the Master Applied Human Nutrition program. The Internship Education Program enables students to build on theoretical knowledge and internship experiences to fulfill the competencies required by PDEP to reach entry-level professional dietetic competence. Please consult the PDEP website for information about acceptable undergraduate programs.
Students who are not seeking registration as a professional dietitian may apply for the Food and Nutrition Practicum Program during study in either the Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition or the Master Applied Human Nutrition programs.
For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.
Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.
All Academic Documents
10th Marksheet
12th Marksheet
Passing Certificate
bachelor's degree and Marksheets
Admit Card (12thClass)
Backlog Certificate
IELTS/PTE
E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
Passport / Old Passport (if any)
2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
Aadhar Card
Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).
Note: All documents front and back sheet, (1 Photocopy set (clear) and notarized)
Copy of birth certificate, if you are under 18 years of age
Job Documents, if you are employed or proof of past employment, if any
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)
Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.
For GIC: 10200 CAD (Funds must be transferred to Canada from student’s bank account in India)
Embassy Fee: 235 CAD (150 CAD VISA Fee + 85 CAD Biometric Fee)
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