Faculty: | Faculty of Professional Studies |
Field of Study: | Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) Human Nutrition
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Description: | Our world-class faculty at the Mount are committed to the pursuit of knowledge, understanding and responsibility for food, nutrition, and health issues in social, political, cultural, ecological and economic contexts. Whether you plan to become a dietitian or nutritionist, to work in health care, food product development, community nutrition or food service, or to build your career in Canada or abroad, our programs will give you the knowledge and skills that you need to meet your goals.
BScAHN Dietetics: This program is for those students who want to become professional dietitians (PDt or RD), legally registered to practice in the Canadian province(s) of their choice. The BScAHN (Dietetics) program supports the achievement of the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEP) and is accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) so that graduates can apply for a dietetic internship to be eligible to become a registered dietitian. Dietetics integrates and applies the art and science of food, nutrition and health to promote the nutritional well-being of the public in a wide variety of settings. |