MAHN Applied Human Nutrition at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) is a nationally accredited professional program providing practicum placements with the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEP) required to become an entry-level Registered Dietitian (RD). MAHN is a one-year, full-time intensive program that includes both practicum and dietetic coursework for students who have completed a Canadian accredited undergraduate dietetics degree.

Faculty: Agricultural and Food Sciences | Duration: 12 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) accepts applications for Fall entry only. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Tuition: Tuition in both Term 1 and Term 2, plus the continuing fee in Term 3. The MAHN program is accredited by EQual (Accreditation Canada). This accreditation status serves as an important demonstration of our commitment to providing quality education in alignment with accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Career pathways

Dietitians are trustworthy and credible sources of nutrition knowledge and advice. They are regulated health professionals who work in a variety of settings such as: community clinics and public health agencies where disease prevention is key; hospitals or long-term care facilities where treatment and rehabilitation are goals...

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission into the Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) you must meet the following: Graduated (or will be graduating in spring convocation of 2027) from a Canadian accredited dietetic/nutrition undergraduate program within the last 3 years or have met upgrading requirements as assessed by the College of Dietitians of Manitoba (CDM). A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours (or two years equivalent) of university level course work. Courses that are in progress at the time of application are not included in the original GPA calculation, however a 3.0 must be maintained to meet the conditions of an admission offer. It is strongly recommended that applicants have a minimum grade of ‘B’ or equivalent in all upper level 3000/4000 (third or fourth year) Nutrition courses (HNSC for UM students).

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

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

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