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| | Food and Nutrition Sciences - Food Sciences | | |
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| School | University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa | | |
| Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 28,700
Full-time Graduate: 4,900 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
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| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 77% to 79% | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English or Grade12 French
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade12 Chemistry
- Grade12 Mathematics
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| Prerequisites Notes | A minimum average of 65% is required in the chemistry prerequisite course. Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success. | | |
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| Scholarships | 2 scholarship(s) | | |
| Description | This four-year program, unique in Ontario, is offered in French for bilingual students and includes hands-on learning through integrated practicum placements. It provides a stimulating learning environment with a team of dynamic professors actively engaged in research. The program deals with the multiple challenges related to food and nutrition that individuals and societies face today, such as malnutrition here and around the world; the increased incidence of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure; aging populations; the risk of food contamination; and the complex nature of food services management. This dietetic education program is an accredited program recognized by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) and prepare students for eligibility for registration with a provincial dietetic regulatory body. Upon receiving their degree, graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE). | | |
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