Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences - Faculty of Health Sciences

Two undergraduate students in our food lab. Two undergraduate students in our food lab.

Lead in nutrition and family health

Your journey in Foods & Nutrition and Family Studies & Human Development starts here.

Lead in nutrition and family health

Your journey in Foods & Nutrition and Family Studies & Human Development starts here.

Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Home to Family Studies & Human Development and Foods & Nutrition, we deliver high‑quality education and transformative research that prepare you to succeed.

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Undergraduate Programs

Immerse yourself in an undergraduate experience that applies learning to real-world health and everyday life.

Graduate Programs

Work alongside leading scholars to advance research and address today’s complex health challenges.

Teaching Facilities

Learn in award-winning, state-of-the-art teaching facilities designed to bring science to life through hands-on, experiential learning.

A community built around learning, mentorship, and impact.

Being part of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western means you’ll benefit from a broad, collaborative environment focused on a shared goal: advancing health through world-class research and education.

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Your Life at Western

Immerse yourself in the Western experience and discover all that our campus and community have to offer.