| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) is a one-year program that combines graduate education with a dietetic practicum, preparing students to become Registered Dietitians in Canada. The program covers advanced nutrition topics, research techniques, and practical training in medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education, and foodservice management. Graduates are qualified to work in various healthcare, community, and research settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN)
The Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) is a one-year Master’s program that provides the practicum program needed for students to become Registered Dietitians (RD) in Canada.
Objectives:
- To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a Registered Dietitian in Canada.
- To prepare students for a career in the field of human nutrition.
Program Description:
The MAHN program is a combined Master’s education and dietetic practicum program that provides the practicum training necessary to qualify as a Registered Dietitian. The Practicum consists of supervised practical learning within the scope of nutrition care.
Outline:
Content:
- Applied human research techniques, including a group research project.
- Three graduate level courses in Advanced Applied Human Nutrition, covering essential skills and current knowledge pertaining to the practice of dietetics
- Practicum placements for dietetics interns
Structure:
- 30 credit hours of graduate courses
Course Schedule:
- The program is offered full-time over the course of one year.
Individual Modules:
HNSC 7730 – Advanced Applied Human Nutrition 1
This course will cover the following topics:
- Macronutrients and energy metabolism
- Micronutrients
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Digestion and absorption
- Nutritional assessment
HNSC 7740 – Advanced Applied Human Nutrition 2
This course will cover the following topics:
- Nutrition and chronic diseases
- Nutrition and the life cycle
- Food and nutrition policy
- Nutrition and behavior change
HNSC 7750 – Advanced Applied Human Nutrition 3
This course will cover the following topics:
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Nutrition support
- Nutrition education and counseling
- Nutrition management in foodservice systems
HNSC 7760 – Practice-Based Dietetics Research
This course will provide students with the opportunity to conduct a research project in the area of dietetics.
Assessment:
The program is assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Assignments
- Presentations
- Practicum evaluations
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and practice. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
- Practicums
Careers:
Graduates of the MAHN program are qualified to work as Registered Dietitians in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Community health centers
- Foodservice operations
- Research institutions
- Government agencies
