Nutrition Sciences

The Honours Baccalaureate in Nutrition Sciences program is accredited by Dietitians of Canada. Very applied in focus, the program has been structured such that students learn and apply theoretical concepts in the same year of study. Internship agreements have been signed with organizations in the various occupational fields and in Francophone regions of Canada, including Ontario and Western Quebec. Since internships take place at the end of the winter session, students are encouraged to return to their home communities and thus re-establish ties while applying the concepts they have learned, keeping their accommodation costs down and perhaps finding a local seasonal job.

Vision
The Honours Baccalaureate in Nutrition Sciences program is offered in French and trains bilingual students according to the professional accreditation and ethical standards. The program is designed to help students meet the registration requirements of the College of Dietitians of Ontario. It therefore ensures cooperation with French-language and bilingual internship organizations in the Champlain region and in the rest of Canada and provides a balance between the various occupational fields: therapeutic nutrition, community nutrition, food service management and nutrition research. The program also supports faculty in achieving this vision and promotes excellence in research.

Mission
• Teach nutrition sciences using resources that best meet the needs of undergraduate students and faculty
• Promote excellence in written and oral French, the language of instruction, among students and faculty
• Train students through dynamic internships that provide a rich learning experience, from applying the basics to acquiring specialized skills
• Increase disciplinary knowledge and improve professional practice through faculty-led research and scholarly activities
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to expand knowledge bases in health care
• Provide leadership through dissemination of knowledge, promotion of advanced nutritional care and collaboration with decision-makers and interdisciplinary authorities
• Exercer un rôle de chef de file en appuyant la diffusion des connaissances, la promotion de la pratique des soins nutritionnels avancés et la participation aux instances décisionnelles et interdisciplinaires
• Encourage faculty-student cooperation with health organizations, social agencies and teaching institutions to foster hands-on experience in the various occupational fields
• Actively participate in the achievement of excellence in nutrition sciences and health promotion, in Canada and abroad, through teaching, research and clinical partnerships