Admissions for Nutrition Communication (MHSc)
This program requires individuals to undertake practicums in hospitals and as a condition to undertaking those placements at the hospital, students are required to have received a number of vaccinations (including COVID-19) and vulnerable sector screening, etc.
Ready to enhance your nutrition communication skills? Diverse opportunities for learning, practice and research — together with a strong Toronto Metropolitan University community — equip you with the knowledge and experiences needed to provide nutritional care and counselling, knowledge translation, program planning and policy development in a variety of settings. Exposure to new and burgeoning areas of dietetic practice prepare you to provide professional leadership in the field.
To be considered for admission to Toronto Metropolitan University’s Master of Health Science (MHSc) in Nutrition Communication, you must meet the minimum program requirements.
Option 1:
Practicum accredited with Accreditation Canada’s EQual program
You must be eligible to study in Canada, have graduated from one of the following programs within the past three years, and have a minimum B+ average (3.33/4.33) in the last two years of study:
- an Accreditation Canada’s EQual program accredited Canadian undergraduate dietetics program (external link) ; OR
- a PDEP accredited Canadian undergraduate nutrition program (external link) ; OR
- an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited undergraduate program (external link) .
- If you completed your education outside of Canada please see Educated Internationally (external link) .
- Strong oral and written communication skills are required for program entry and success.
- If you graduated from an accredited Canadian undergraduate program or ACEND accredited program more than three years ago (from convocation date to application deadline), you must contact the College of Dietitians of Ontario to complete the Knowledge and Competence Assessment Tool (external link) (KCAT). An applicant is deemed to have academic currency if they have an accredited undergraduate degree in nutrition and obtained a Level I result.
We have implemented a holistic review process allowing applicants to submit an application if they have experienced past inequities that have negatively impacted their academic performance. Accordingly, we will consider your application if you do not meet our minimum grade requirement.
Please note that this program is open to qualified applicants who wish to become registered dietitians. It is not open to individuals who are or have been dietitians in Canada.
Option 2:
Major Research Paper/Project (MRP)
Accreditation Canada’s EQual program accredited Canadian undergraduate dietetics program (external link) or PDEP accredited undergraduate degree (external link) in nutrition with a minimum B average (3.00/4.33) in the last two years of study. Preference is given to dietitians qualified to practice in Canada. Strong oral and written communication skills are required for program entry and success.
Winter 2025 Application Deadlines
Option 1 - Accredited Practicum Option
Complete your OUAC online application as soon as possible and upload all required documents through the Toronto Metropolitan University Applicant Upload portal by 11 p.m. on September 30, 2024.
Option 2 - Major Research Project/Paper
We are not accepting any applications for Option 2 Major Research Project/Paper for the winter 2025 term.
Eligibility for the winter 2025 cohort:
All academic requirements need to be completed by the end of the fall 2024 term for applications to be considered eligible for the winter 2025 cohort of the MHSc program.
Fall 2025 Application Deadlines
Option 1 - Accredited Practicum Option
● Complete your TMU OUAC online application by 11 pm on November 30, 2024 (flexible deadline)
● Upload all documents to the Toronto Metropolitan University Applicant Upload portal by 10 pm on January 10, 2025 (firm deadline)
Option 2 - Major Research Project/Paper
● Complete your application and upload all documents by 10 pm on January 31, 2025.
1) Written statement (maximum 500 words):
Include an independently completed, well-written document that provides your response to the following question. No further instructions will be provided.
Describe why this program would be a good fit for you based on your experiences and career goals?
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The School of Nutrition, Master’s of Nutrition Communication strives to ensure equity, diversity and inclusion in the student body and aims to respond to community needs. The graduate admission committee provides opportunity for consideration to those applicants who wish to have their application reviewed in this light. Applicants may provide details regarding experiences that should be viewed within the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion in their statement of interest.
2) A comprehensive, current resume (maximum six pages):
Share details of your volunteer and paid experiences, educational background, awards, certifications, extracurricular learning achievements and specialized knowledge/expertise. Highlight the aspects of your education and experiences through which you have developed your communication skills. Include descriptions of your research-related experiences and skills, including undergraduate research projects, research proposals and ethics review applications, experiences as a paid research assistant or volunteer, research-related publications and presentations. Use your resume as a communication tool.
3) Two letters of recommendation:
At least one letter must be completed by an academic referee (a faculty member familiar with your academic performance). The second letter may be completed by a professional, non-academic referee. The Graduate Admissions office will contact your referees directly after you complete your online application.
4) Transcripts for all relevant post-secondary education:
These transcripts are considered unofficial. If you are currently a student, upload your transcripts after your fall grades are posted. Official transcripts will be requested if an admissions offer is made.
5) Proof of English language proficiency:
For those whose previous language of instruction was not English.
6) Confirmation of completion form:
Only Accredited Practicum applicants must submit this document. Request a completed ‘confirmation of completion’ form from the accredited undergraduate program that you attended to verify your eligibility.
Refer to the document checklist for more information on submitting your required documents.
At Toronto Met, all graduate applications are submitted online. Visit Apply online to learn more about:
- Submitting your application through OUAC
- Uploading your documents
- Monitoring your application
Supervisors support MRP students with their graduate research work, while providing advice, guidance and mentorship.
Accredited Practicum students do not have a supervisor.
Upon admission to the MRP stream, the graduate program director will contact MRP students to discuss their options for a supervisor.