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Nutritional Sciences (MSc)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Nutritional Sciences (MSc) at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada is a master's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics programme. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 34,900 per year (CAD 9,608 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Nutrition & Dietetics
Duration: 6 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 9,608 / year
International tuition: CAD 34,900 / year

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Program details

Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto develops students' ability to conceptualize research problems in human nutrition, design and carry out studies, analyze and interpret data, and communicate findings, spanning basic science, clinical, and community aspects of the field. The program is thesis-based: coursework is combined with an approved research project and a thesis defended at an oral examination. It runs six sessions full-time (Fall-Winter-Summer, repeated) or twelve sessions part-time, and is delivered in person on the St. George campus. Admission normally requires a bachelor's degree with A- standing (80-84%) in the final two years, or evidence of strong research potential, along with appropriate preparation in the health sciences. International applicants who have not completed at least five years of prior study in an English-language setting must also submit results of an approved English-language proficiency exam (TOEFL or IELTS).

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 80.00 / %
Admission Requirements: A- (80-84%) standing in the final two years of a bachelor's degree program, or evidence of strong potential as a researcher, with appropriate preparation in the health sciences. Applicants who have not received their prior academic preparation in an English-language setting for at least five years must submit results of an English Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS). The program is thesis-based, requiring a thesis on an approved research area defended at an oral examination.

About University of Toronto

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Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Nutritional Sciences (MSc) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Nutrition & Dietetics on completion of this programme.

How long does Nutritional Sciences (MSc) take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

How much does Nutritional Sciences (MSc) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 34,900 per year (CAD 9,608 per year for local students).

Can Nutritional Sciences (MSc) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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