Nutrition Communication (MHSc) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This first-of-its-kind program in Canada focuses on advanced communication and knowledge translation skills for interpreting scientific evidence and tailoring nutrition education and counselling for diverse audiences. Whether creating communication campaigns, counselling patients or engaging with the media, dietitians are Canadians’ most credible source of nutrition information.

Faculty: Faculty of Community Services | Study mode: full-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include Appraising Scientific Evidence; Individual Health Behaviour; Nutrition Communication Strategies; Dietetic Practice Seminar; Food and Nutrition Policy; Knowledge Translation. Degree components include: major research paper, project, practicum/field placement.

Career pathways

The accredited practicum option prepares future dietitians for success in current and evolving careers, while the MRP option lets experienced dietitians become leaders in nutrition communication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a four year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution (Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice) Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+) in the last two years of study Statement of interest Confirmation of PDEP completion Resumé/CV Transcripts Two letters of recommendation English language proficiency requirement Major Research Project/Paper Completion of a 4-year bachelor of science or bachelor of applied science degree in food and nutrition degree from an accredited institution (Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice) Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study Statement of interest Resumé/CV Transcripts Two letters of recommendation English language.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall (main intake), with Winter (January start) and Spring (May start) intakes offered by select graduate programmes.

Fall 2027: first consideration date is January 22, 2027 unless otherwise indicated for a programme. Preferred application deadline for international applicants is December 1, 2026 for The Creative School and the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science; the international application closing date is March 12, 2027 unless otherwise indicated. Programmes may close early if applications exceed available seats. The application fee is $110 per programme ($150 for the MBA), non-refundable. Applications are made in two parts: the OUAC online application, then document upload in the TMU applicant portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/

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