Degree Offered: M.N.D.
Program Overview
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (M.N.D.) is a professional graduate program that is based on national competencies and accreditation standards for entry into the dietetics program in Canada. Graduates of the M.N.D. program will be eligible to write the national exam to qualify to register with a provincial dietetic regulatory body in order to use the designation Registered Dietitian (or Dietitian) and practice dietetics. The program involves 28 months of study with practice education placements occurring throughout the program and across British Columbia. The curriculum includes courses that focus on advanced clinical nutrition, food provision management, leadership, business and entrepreneurship, counselling, Indigenous People’s health, social justice and professional dietetic practice. This program is intended for applicants who hold an undergraduate degree. Applicants who do not hold an undergraduate degree are invited to apply to the entry-to-practice undergraduate Dietetics Major.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is offered on a competitive basis due to annual enrolment limits. Applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements established by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Note there is an English proficiency requirement.
Additional admission requirements include:
Successful completion and an academic standing of at least 72% (B) final mark is required in each pre-requisite course (or their equivalents)*:
- Human Physiology (6 credits), e.g. FNH_V 160 and 161, BIOL_V 155, BIOL_V 153, CAPS_V 301.
- Introductory Biochemistry (3 credits), e.g. BIOL_V 201, BIOC_V 202
- Statistics (3 credits), e.g. STAT_V 200, LFS_V 252, BIOL_V 300, EPSE_V 482, FRST_V 231.
- Introductory Nutrition (3 credits), e.g. FNH_V 250.
- Introductory Food Science (3 credits), e.g. FNH_V 200.
*Note: Many of the above courses have required pre-requisite courses. Applicants should seek out appropriate advising from LFS Graduate Student Advising to ensure they meet admissions requirements.
Non-academic Application Components:
(1) Statement of intent, resume, and references
(2) Interview
These application components are used to assess an applicant's commitment to and suitability for the profession of dietetics.
Non-academic application components are assessed on a variety of metrics. For details, refer to the program website.
Candidates are selected for interviews based on competitive academic standing in senior-level courses and non-academic components.
Fulfillment of the minimum requirements, however, does not guarantee an interview. For more information on admissions requirements, processes, and factors that will be considered for an applicant’s suitability for the program, refer to the program website.
Program Requirements
The program consists of 87.5 credits, 39 of which involve practice education placements.
Students must successfully complete all academic requirements of coursework:
FNH_V 380, HUNU_V 500, 510, 515, 525, 5401, 5412, 545, 550, 560, 573, 575, 576, 577, 5793, 580, 5813, 5823, 5833.
1 Course registrants are required to possess a current Food Safe I Certificate.
2 Students are required to possess a current Food Safe II Certificate.
3 Practice education placement courses.
Once admitted to the MND Program, all students are required to abide by program-specific policies and maintain a good academic standing. Students must also meet the following program-specific advancement requirements: they must pass all courses and maintain an academic average at or above B- (68%).
Students can expect to relocate for part or all of the practice education component of the program to ensure well rounded experiences and equitable placement rotation between all students in the province. Exemptions for attending an out-of-town placement are granted only under certain limited circumstances. Relocation accommodations for students in specific circumstances (e.g. care of a dependent) will be considered in placement decisions.
Contact Information
Dietetics Program - MND
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Food, Nutrition and Health
231-2205 East Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z4
Phone: 604-822-4755
Email: dietetics.admissions@ubc.ca
Website: https://dietetics.landfood.ubc.ca/