Graduate Program

HNSC 4362 Nutrition Option Practicum

HNSC 4364 Food Industry Option Practicum

HNSC 4120 Application - Topic Selection Form

Undergraduate Programs in Human Nutritional Sciences

The program in HNS includes foundation courses in basic sciences, fundamental courses in metabolic and applied nutrition, and applied courses in food utilization and management. In addition to these courses, students must elect a specialization in either nutrition or foods. Faculty based courses in communication are also a part of the curriculum.

Topics studied in the undergraduate courses include:

• energy and exercise
• nutrients and nutritional supplements
• food labels and health claims
• diet and disease prevention
• nutrient metabolism and disease states
• nutrient requirements and diet evaluation
• nutrition education and dietary change
• food quality and ingredient technology

The Department has recently introduced the Food Industry Option which provides practicum experience with the local food industry in the final year of the program.

Course Requirements for Undergraduate Programs:

Foods Program

Food Industry Option

Human Nutrition Program

Pre-Med Option

2nd Degree Option

In the event of discrepancies between these documents and the Undergraduate Calendar, the information given in the Undergraduate Calendar will prevail.

COURSE ADVISING INFORMATION
HUMAN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES MAJORS

Ccourses in both the foods and nutrition areas will give students the opportunity to master key competencies in these areas. Students majoring in Human Nutritional Sciences may select either a program emphasizing foods or a program emphasizing nutrition. These programs share a common first two years. This format will provide students with a solid theoretical foundation in both food and nutritional sciences.

Students may also complete the pre-professional work for programs such as dietetics internships, medicine, law, or dentistry from HNS.

Course Selection:
To graduate within four years of full-time study, students need to follow the course schedule for their programs including University I (one year in University I and three years in HNS). Courses and electives should be selected to support the intended program - consult the Faculty of Human Ecology Student Advisor, Head of Human Nutritional Sciences Department or your Department Program Advisor.

N.B. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that his/her program of studies meets the requirements for graduation as outlined in the University of Manitoba Calendar. If you have questions about your program, consult your Department Program Advisor or the Faculty of Human Ecology Student Advisor.

All students must submit a tentative program of studies and meet with a Faculty member to review their program before April 30 of current year, or else students will not be able to register by telephone during Advanced Registration in the summer.

Electives:
Students are encouraged to use their electives to build areas of competency. To do this, you must carefully plan your program to ensure that the proper prerequisites are in place. For example, to take the courses offered by the Department of Psychology, PSYC 2440 Behaviour Modification Principles and PSYC 2450 Behaviour Modification Applications, the prerequisite PSYC 1200 Introductory Psychology is required.

Students also should consider using electives to meet the requirements of the Interfaculty Option in Aging or the Management Minor (see University Calendar for course requirements).

Notes:
Students might exceed limit of 120 credit hours required for degree. Allowed limit is 150 credit hours.

A complete listing of Human Nutritional Sciences courses is available in the University of Manitoba Undergraduate Calendar.

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