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Human Health and Nutritional Sciences (Honours) at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The BSc in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences explores the biological, physiological, and nutritional foundations of human health, examining how food, beverages, and supplements influence health, performance, and disease prevention through an evidence-based scientific approach. If lacking the fundamentals of word processing, spreadsheet use and data management, the student should select CIS*1200 Introduction to Computing as early in the program as possible.

Faculty: College of Biological Science  |  Department: Department of Human Health Sciences  |  Duration: 8 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; co-op option available  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include Special Topics in Lifestyle Medicine, Advanced Study in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, Research in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, Research in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences I and Research in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences II.

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Entry requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with ENG4U; MHF4U; two of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U, two additional 4U or 4M courses. Applicants educated outside Ontario or Canada are assessed against equivalent subject requirements.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,212 a year (2026-27). Domestic Ontario student: tuition only, $3,106.37 per semester for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 (two semesters; full-time, 2.00+ credits). Compulsory fees and co-op fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 44,552 a year (2026-27). International student, 2026 cohort: tuition only, $22,276.10 per semester for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 (two semesters). Compulsory fees and UHIP health insurance are not included. Source

Fall entry (September) for Canadian high school, international and transfer applicants; winter 2027 entry is also available to international and transfer applicants (application deadline November 1).

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Canadian high school applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadline for students currently enrolled in high school is January 15 (later applications continue to be considered); Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Canadian applicants) deadline is December 1; Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management Background Information Forms are due February 1; deadline to accept an offer of admission through OUAC is June 1.

International applicants: application deadline for winter 2027 is November 1; high school students studying outside Canada apply for fall 2027 entry by May 15; the international tuition deposit is $2,000; Bachelor of Landscape Architecture applications close February 1.

Transfer applicants: application deadline for winter 2027 is November 1; for fall 2027 entry the deadline is April 1.

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