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Nutrition Major - Metabolism, Health and Disease (B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.)) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

This Major offers a core emphasis on the scientific fundamentals of nutrition and metabolism throughout the lifespan from the molecular to the organismal level. This concentration emphasizes the influence of diet and nutrition on human health and the pathophysiology of inherited and acquired chronic disease. The links of nutrigenomics, nutrigenetics, and biotechnology with human health and regulation of metabolism are explored.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  |  Department: Human Nutrition  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

90-credit programme. Programme structure: required courses (63 credits); complementary courses (12 credits); elective courses (15 credits).

Career pathways

This program does not lead to professional licensure as a dietitian/nutritionist.

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Application information

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/

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