BSc (Human Nutritional Sciences) at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Human Nutritional Sciences program focuses on the impact of nutrition at every level of human life—from molecules and metabolism to global populations. Our program explores how nutrition applies to different human needs and lifestyles, the importance of nutrition to community health and the role nutrition plays in preventing and managing disease.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Students are required to complete a total of 120 credit hours of degree core, restricted elective and free elective study. The Bachelor of Science (Human Nutritional Sciences) is a four-year program with three program options available:

Career pathways

The BSc (including our Second Degree) dietetics streams are accredited by Accreditation Canada’s EQual program, allowing graduates to pursue a post-graduate dietetics practicum en route to becoming a Registered Dietitian.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Manitoba high school direct entry: minimum average of 70% over English 40S, Applied or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S and two academic 40S courses, with no less than 60% in each course. Direct entry: applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.

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 term (classes begin 9 September 2026), Winter term (classes begin 7 January 2027); Direct Entry application deadlines are also published for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 entry.

Direct Entry deadlines for Fall 2026: Music January 15, 2026; Diploma in Agriculture March 1, 2026 (international) and May 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); University 1 May 1, 2026 (international) and August 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); all other Direct Entry programs March 1, 2026. Early application deadline for Fall 2026 was December 1, 2025.

Direct Entry deadlines for Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science October 1, 2026; University 1 international applicants October 1, 2026; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents December 1, 2026. Summer 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science February 1, 2027; University 1 international February 1, 2027; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents April 1, 2027.

Undergraduate application fee: $100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees; $130 for international students; non-refundable. Pay online by Visa or MasterCard, or through Convera or PayMyTuition (5 to 10 business days to process). Apply through the UM undergraduate application portal at apply.umanitoba.ca. Deadlines vary by program and both the application and fee must be received by the deadline. A non-refundable $2,000 CAD tuition deposit is required from students needing a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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