Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition MScFN Practicum-based Program

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The MScFN practicum-based program will provide you with a combination of challenging course work, advanced research opportunities and practical training experiences with placements across southwestern Ontario and beyond.

Graduates of this program earn a Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition degree and complete a practicum which is recognized by the Accreditation Canada, preparing students to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) which is required to become a Registered Dietitian in Canada.

For more information on becoming a Registered Dietitian in Canada, please visit these websites: Accreditation Canada, Dietitians of Canada and College of Dietitians of Ontario.

Western DDEPT & MScFN Program Information & Application Process Webinar

Monday November 4, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
The recording of this webinar can be accessed here:
DDEPT and MScFN Applicant Webinar Nov 4 2024

Western Dietetic Practicum Graduates Panel

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
7pm-8pm
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Drop-in Q&A Sessions with Dietetic Education Coordinators – All Are Welcome!

Dates/Times Location On Campus Zoom Option
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024
12 – 1 pm
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Friday Nov 29, 2024
12 – 1 pm
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Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024
4pm – 5 pm
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Research

Based on areas of interest, students are matched with a Faculty Research Supervisor who will encourage, guide and supervise the student’s research project over their time in the program. Students have the opportunity to contribute research findings to the profession and strengthen their research skills.

Courses

In addition to their research, students are required to take two mandatory courses in the first (Fall) term, and two of four elective courses in the second (Winter) term of the program.

Please note: Course requirements are subject to change.

Fall term:

  • FN 9711 Nutrition Research and Epidemiology (Mandatory)
  • FN 9888 Seminar in Food and Nutritional Sciences (Mandatory)

Winter term:

  • FN 9111 Food and Nutritional Policies and Regulations (Elective)
  • FN 9211 Leadership and Food Management (Elective)
  • FN 9444 Advances in Clinical Nutrition (Elective)
  • FN 9666 Community Nutrition and Program Planning (Elective)

Accredited Practicum

Students participate in shaping their practicum schedule through regular meetings with their Dietetic Education Coordinator, who ensures the placement schedule will meet dietetic competencies (which are required for professional registration). Through the practical training placements, students will develop competencies in the following areas:

  • Nutrition Care
  • Population & Public Health
  • Management
  • Research
  • Professional Practice
  • Communication & Collaboration

Students in this program experience rich and dynamic practicum placements in settings such as community health centres, family health teams, food industry, hospitals, long-term care homes and public health units. The practicum portion of the program is just under one year in length.

Tuition

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