Program Overview
The Applied Human Nutrition at Mount Saint Vincent University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Human Nutrition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Human Nutrition programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Directed Study
- Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism
- Food and Nutrition for Successful AgingIssues in Food Product Development
- Medical Nutrition Therapy I
- Medical Nutrition Therapy II
- Nutrition Education in the Community
- Management and Revenue Generation in Nutrition and Food Services
- Recent Advances in Nutrition Research
- Contemporary Issues in Food, Health and Disease
- Nutrition Education
- Methods of Nutrition Research
- Nutrition and Population Health Assessment
- Community Education
- Issues in Food Security
- Special Topics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Online Application for Admission Form: Complete all sections of the Application for Admission form. The link to this form is at the bottom of the page--see the Apply Now section.
- Application Fee: Submit a $50 CAD, non-refundable application fee. You can pay this application fee online with a Visa or Mastercard after you have submitted the online Application for Admission form. The link to pay your application fee is at the bottom of this page--see the Apply Now section.
- Submit your Supporting Documents: Download, review the instructions on pages 2 and 3 and submit all required supporting documentation from the Graduate Supplementary Information Package for your specific program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,621 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Mount Saint Vincent University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Mount Saint Vincent University
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, Canada
Mount Saint Vincent University, often referred to asthe Mount, is a public, primarily undergraduate, university located inHalifax,Nova Scotia, Canada, and was established in 1873. Mount Saint...
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
