Nutrition Sciences

The baccalauréat spécialisé en sciences de la nutrition program of the Faculty of Health Sciences is the only program of its kind in Ontario taught in French to bilingual students. The program, which runs just over four years including internships, provides A stimulating learning environment and is driven by a team of dynamic professors actively engaged in research. This program deals with the various challenges related to food and nutrition that are facing individuals and societies today, in particular, malnutrition; increased incidence of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure; aging populations; risk of food contamination; genetically modified organisms; new food technologies; and the complex nature of food services management.

The curriculum involves four general courses in psychology and communication, basic science courses (anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, bacteriology and immunology) and nutrition-specific courses (food science, food-service management, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, nutrition assessment, nutrition research, nutrition throughout life, nutrition and metabolism, etc.).

Internships can take place in a number of settings, such as hospitals, community health centres, Health Canada, fitness centres, private clinics, agri-food companies and food-service providers, within a 200 km radius of Ottawa. They may take place in French, English or bilingual settings. Upon receiving their diploma, graduates can write the national accreditation exam.