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Honours Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences - Dietetics (BFNSc)

The foods we eat are essential to maintaining the health of individuals and populations. Students in the BFNSc will have an in-depth knowledge of the sciences underlying the production, consumption and metabolism of a wide variety of foods, as well as their effects on health, disease prevention and management. 

Upon enrolment in the program, students may choose to specialize in dietetics by enrolling in the BFNSc-Dietetics directly or by choosing this specialization after one year of study in the BFNSc base Program. 

Both the BFNSc base program and the BFNSc - Dietetics offer multiple opportunities to actively participate in experiential learning projects. Several optional courses on currently relevant subjects, as well as internship opportunities in public institutions, community, clinical or industrial settings, are integrated into the curriculum. Our programs are taught by dynamic professors actively engaged in food and nutrition research.

Choose BFNSc at uOttawa

  • Food and nutrition science is one of the 10 fastest growing areas of health, with an impressive growth rate of 21% projected by 2022 in North America.
  • The Faculty of Health Sciences offers mentoring and academic success support services.
  • The School of Nutrition Sciences offers lunchtime presentations related to nutrition and food sciences.
  • The Nutrition Sciences Students Association (NSSA) is very dynamic and stimulates interaction between students of all years.
  • The opportunity to learn about research fields through scholarships.
  • The Faculty is located close to industry leaders, major government agencies and an extensive hospital network.
  • We are the largest bilingual university in the world, at the crossroads of languages and cultures.
  • The University of Ottawa ranks in the top 1% of the world's top universities and in the top 10 Canadian universities, with state-of-the-art learning and research facilities adapted to each discipline.
  • The main campus is strategically located in the heart of downtown Ottawa and close to #ByWardMarket

What to expect

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Institutional Competencies

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General Skills

  • Research, analyze and evaluate information relevant to practical problems.
  • Independently formulate solutions using scientific methodology.
  • Apply interprofessional skills to communicate and to communicate and collaborate.

Specific Skills

You will be able to promote health through and nutrition by (competencies related to CIEPD du PFPN):

  • Deploying your expertise with individuals, communities and populations;
  • Employing professional, ethical and client-centered approaches to practice with integrity;
  • Using your management and leadership skills;
  • Using the nutrition care process to provide personalized care to individuals 
  • Assessing and developing a plan for the food and nutrition needs of communities and populations;
  • Managing the food supply of communities communities to support health.
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Your learning experience

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Take courses and get the support you need

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Explore the foundations of nutrition through through human anatomy, biology, chemistry and food science.

Get a good start on your academics by visiting our Academic Support Service!

Explore different elements: biochemistry metabolism, management and public nutrition nutrition.

Take advantage of the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute to refine your skills in French and English skills.

Choose elective courses in sports nutrition, food safety, mental health mental health, nutrigenomics and much more!

Check out the National Health Training Consortium training as a future health professionals. 

In addition to the lectures, do internships to gain the experience required for your future career and/or graduate studies.

Prepare for the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam.  
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Are you passionate about food, nutrition and health?

Our Honours Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences (BFNSc) is for you!
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