Nutrition and Food - BASc
Full-time format:
4 Year
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
70-75%
Faculty:
Faculty of Community Services
Experiential learning:
Research project available
Is this degree for you?
Improve the health and well-being of people locally and around the world through the professionally-accredited Nutrition and Food degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU).
In this program, you’ll connect your love of food and health with biological and social sciences like health promotion, behaviour change and food science. You can further customize your learning with advanced courses in areas like dietetics, food security, gerontology or Indigenous studies, helping you build specialized knowledge that makes a meaningful difference.
This degree also meets the academic requirements to be eligible for graduate studies in a dietetics practical training program on the path to becoming a registered dietitcian.
Concentration:
- Nutrition and Health Research
Accreditation:
- EQual by Accreditation Canada
Recognized by:
- Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology
- Canadian Diabetes Association
- Ontario Family Studies Home Economics Educators’ Association
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
Career possibilities
- Certified diabetes educator
- Food labeling specialist
- Menu and recipe development consultant
- Nutrition consultant
- Product developer
Employer possibilities
- FGF Brands
- Nestlé
- Second Harvest
- The Hospital for Sick Children
- University Health Network (UHN)
Further education
- Dietetics (PMDip)
- Food science
- Food security
- Health promotion
- Nutrition Communication (MHSc)
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Active learning
Experience research labs like the Nutrition Discovery Labs and the Centre for Studies in Food Security; community projects like the Urban Farm at TMU; and a research project to further apply your studies.
Diversity in teaching
Learn from experienced teachers, scholars and researchers.
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 70% in each):
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
- Biology (SBI4U)
- Completion of a Grade 12 U mathematics course, a Grade 12 U/M social science or humanities course, and a senior level family studies course is recommended
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,502 - $7,985
Out-of-province: $9,335 - $9,958
International: $38,693 - $41,506
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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“TMU’s Nutrition and Food program had a foundation in social studies and community development. I think I always knew that I wanted to be working in a community rather than in a lab, and in the end, I’m very grateful I followed through with that path. Plus, it was impossible to say no to the irresistible potential offerings of career opportunities and fun in Toronto!”
- Rossen Lee, Nutrition and Food, Class of 2020
TMU's Faculty of Community Services offers diverse programs that focus on making a positive impact in the community. The rich curriculum of multi-disciplinary programs in health, education, social justice and community development is closely connected to the spirit and the dynamism of the community.
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TMU alum inducted into Toronto Sport Hall of Honour
While studying Nutrition and Food, alum Katie Heggtveit founded Bootcamps for Change, which provides fitness plans to youth experiencing homelessness. She has since expanded and recently received an award from the Toronto Sport Hall of Honour.
Read more: Alum's project brings weekly fitness plans to homeless shelters
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Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.