Nutrition and Food

O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U English, Grade 12 U Chemistry (SCH4U), and Grade 12 U Biology (SBI4U).

Notes: 

1. ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
2. The grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 70-75 percent range) will be determined subject to competition.
3. It is recommended that students include a Grade 12 U Mathematics course (or equivalent), a Grade 12 U/M Social Sciences and Humanities course, and a senior level Family Studies course in their secondary school studies.
4. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.

The School of Nutrition offers a four-year Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BASc) program that focuses on nutrition, food and health from an integrative and multidisciplinary perspective. The program is designed to ensure that graduates are flexible and responsive to changing trends in health and community settings, foodservice and food industries, education, private practice and entrepreneurial endeavours. Graduates of the program are able to apply a social determinants of health perspective to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate nutrition and food issues, interventions, and innovations for individuals and communities.

The Nutrition and Food program is an accredited program recognized by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP). There are three educational steps to becoming a registered dietitian (external link, opens in new window)  - you must meet both academic and practical experience requirements before qualifying to write the Canadian Dietetics Registry Exam (CDRE). Academic requirements can be obtained by completing specific courses within an accredited program such as the one at Toronto Metropolitan University. The second step is to complete a supervised practical training (accredited dietetic internship or an accredited master’s program). The final step is to pass the CDRE. As access to internships is competitive, students with cumulative GPA less than 3.00 should also consider other career options.

Our program is also recognized by the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology, the Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals, Ontario Home Economists in Business and the Ontario Family Studies/Home Economics Educators Association. The program offers academic and career planning to support students in their next steps post-graduation.

Students will engage in two years of foundation courses in the physical and biological sciences, nutrition, food science and food applications, marketing, research methods, family in society, and professional practice. A wide range of interdisciplinary, international, and liberal studies electives are offered, enhancing students’ understanding of issues such as homelessness and disabilities, and professional skills such as health promotion and community development.

Students may pursue any Minor or Certificate offered by Toronto Met (with some exceptions). Many of our students choose to pursue a Certificate in Food Security or in Gerontology. Popular Minors include those in Psychology, Marketing, and Family Supports. Please refer to the Minors chapter of this calendar (opens in new window)  and Registration in a Certificate Program (opens in new window)  for further information on individual Minors and Certificates. Additional information can also be found on the School of Nutrition website (opens in new window)  .

In addition to dietetics, our graduates pursue diverse professional pathways in food service, the food industry, community agencies, government and companies active in the marketing and promotion of food products. Examples of career paths our alumni have pursued after graduation include: food stylist, nutrition consultant, nursing home administrator, hospitality manager, health promoter/educator, food inspector, and food scientist. Please refer to the program website (opens in new window)  for a complete listing.

Students who have an interest in furthering their education may consider post-graduate studies. Alumni of the program have pursued post-graduate training in nutritional sciences, nutrition, family studies, health promotion, business administration, education and law.

The program has and continues to attract a mix of students - those coming directly from Grade 12 U, M or equivalent studies, and those who have worked or who transfer from other universities or colleges. To assist students in meeting the program’s entrance requirements, Toronto Met offers Grade 12 U or equivalents in Chemistry, Biology and English through The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education.

The program counts on students entering with a solid foundation in the physical sciences (such as biology and chemistry) as well as strong social science and communication skills. Computers are used widely in many courses, and some facility with information technology is expected. Special workshops are often available to assist students in developing these capacities.

Toronto Met provides many opportunities for students to take your Nutrition and Food education global. International Exchange program for senior students including Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Melbourne, Australia, the University of South Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia, and LaSalle University in France are currently available in the Winter term. International summer programs to China, France and India, commence each Spring. We also offer a number of experiential and interprofessional opportunities in courses that can add value and diversity to your experience.

Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate. Students must not choose courses that are restricted for their program or major.

Please refer to the liberal studies chapter of this calendar for more information on the Liberal Studies Policy. Further information on liberal studies can also be found at the Faculty of Arts' Liberal Studies website (opens in new window) .

Table A - Lower Level Restrictions

Table B - Upper Level Restrictions

Students may pursue any Minor offered by Toronto Met (with some exceptions). Please refer to the Minors chapter of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and exclusions.

Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible program exclusions. Please refer to the Certificate Registration section of the Curriculum Advising website (opens in new window)  for complete details.

An optional Concentration may be selected from Core Elective Table I starting in 5th Semester.

A Concentration is a structured plan of study within a program (6 to 12 core or core electives) that provides an opportunity for advanced or in-depth study in a particular area of interest. Students must declare their concentration prior to applying to graduate. Courses used to fulfil the requirements of a concentration cannot also be used to fulfil the requirements of a minor.  

An optional Concentration may be selected from Core Elective Table I starting in 5th Semester.

Plus three (3) other elective courses from Core Elective Table I (opens in new window) .

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Honey Bloomberg
Team Lead, Public Engagement & Communications
EatRight Ontario

Cristina Cicco
Project Coordinator
College of Dietitians of Ontario

Nancy Croitoru
Former President and CEO
Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC)

Juyenty Lim
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Loblaw Companies Limited

Ann Mackay
Alumna
School of Nutrition