Humber Polytechnic

Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion

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Program Information

School:Humber Polytechnic
Faculty:Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Description:Humber's Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion diploma program prepares you for a career promoting health and wellness to individuals and groups of all ages and encouraging people to live a healthier lifestyle. Unique in nature, it is the only diploma program of its kind in Canada.
URL:Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion at Humber Polytechnic
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,423
International: $17,223

Cost is an approximation for a single year of study.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Mathematics 
  •   Biology 
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:


- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:


- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)


- Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)


- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent)


- One Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above


or


Mature student status


or


College or university transfer status

Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80]
Additional Admission Requirements:

    Once admitted into the program, you will be expected to follow professional industry standards for decorum, uniform, hygiene and personal presentation. Practical lab classes have strict uniform and attendance standards and policies which are mandatory for successful completion of these key courses.


    It is mandatory to wear a Humber issued uniform in practical lab classes in this program. Admittance to these classes is not permitted if you are not in uniform. The cost for the uniform has been added to your first semester tuition fees. In order for the uniform to be available for the first day of class, students must submit their size requirements via an online order form.


    Computer skills, specifically proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are extremely important to successfully complete the program.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on November 12, 2024