Offered by Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, BA/BS in Applied Human Nutrition is a bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,077 per credit (CAD 911 per credit for local students).
Also offered as: Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Nutrition & Dietetics
Local tuition: CAD 911 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,077 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition (BScAHN) at Mount Saint Vincent University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, examines food, nutrition, and health within social, political, cultural, ecological, and economic contexts. Students begin in either the Nutrition or Dietetics stream: the Nutrition stream allows more elective freedom for students not seeking dietitian registration, while the Dietetics stream follows the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice and is accredited by EQual (Accreditation Canada), allowing graduates to apply for a dietetic internship toward becoming a Registered Dietitian. During the program, students may apply to additional options including the Internship Education Program (which combines coursework with a dietetic internship and may require relocation), the Food and Nutrition Practicum (work experience in food and nutrition, open after a set number of course units), and an Honours thesis pathway involving a supervised research project, proposal, oral presentation, and public thesis defence. The program suits students aiming for careers as dietitians or nutritionists, or in food product development, community nutrition, food service, or health care, and provides a foundation for the university's graduate nutrition programs.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The BSc in Applied Human Nutrition page defers to Mount Saint Vincent University's general admission requirements (sections 2.1.4 and 2.1.6) rather than stating its own academic thresholds. Domestic applicants are assessed on their Grade 12 academic courses; for Nova Scotia and comparable Canadian provinces this means at least five university-preparatory Grade 12 courses with an overall average of 70% or higher and no individual grade below 60%, including Grade 12 academic English at 65% or higher, with detailed requirements varying by province. International secondary-school applicants need an average of at least 70% across their five best final-year academic subjects, and transfer applicants need an overall GPA of 2.0. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 86-92 (no section below 21), PTE Academic 59 (no band below 54), CAEL 60 or Duolingo English Test 115 (no subscore below 95). On top of general admission, students in courses with placements or labs in health facilities, including internships and the food and nutrition practicum, must have a physician complete a health-screening immunization form and hold a recent, valid Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search. Admission to the Internship Education Program and the Food and Nutrition Practicum Program is competitive.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply directly to Mount Saint Vincent University, which runs three intakes a year: for January 2027 entry the domestic deadline is December 1, 2026; May 2027 entry closes April 1, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes August 2, 2027, with the Bachelor of Education programme closing earlier, December 7, 2026, for both domestic and international applicants. International applicants face the same three intakes: January 2027 entry closes November 6, 2026 (extended from an earlier September 15, 2026 date); May 2027 entry closes January 4, 2027; and September 2027 entry closes May 3, 2027. Admission is deadline-based, not rolling, though late applications are considered only if space remains. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
