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Program details
Expected duration: 12 months
Tuition: Tuition in both Term 1 and Term 2, plus the continuing fee in Term 3.
(refer to Graduate tuition and fees).
In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, students must:
- Maintain a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 with no grade below C+
- Meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum course requirements
- Meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum time requirements
This program is currently “Registered” for accreditation with Accreditation Canada/EQual. “Registered” status serves as an important demonstration of our commitment to providing quality education in alignment with accreditation and regulatory requirements. “Registered” status is not an accreditation status, nor does it guarantee any eventual accreditation. If you require additional information regarding our “Registered” accreditation status and endeavours and/or any potential implications this may have on your future abilities to practice as a healthcare professional, we encourage you to reach out to MAHN.info@umanitoba.ca
Sample course offerings
- HNSC 7730 – Advanced Applied Human Nutrition 1
- HNSC 7740 – Advanced Applied Human Nutrition 2
- HNSC 7750 – Advanced Applied Human Nutrition 3
- HNSC 7760 – Practice-Based Dietetics Research
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
To be considered for admission into the Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) you must have a minimum of:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutritional Sciences from an accredited dietetic undergraduate program
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours (or two years equivalent) of university level course work. Courses that are in progress at the time of application are not included. If you are granted a letter of admission, you will be required to submit an official final transcript on order to re-calculate your final GPA and ensure you have met the conditions of your offer.
- It is strongly recommended that applicants have a minimum grade of ‘B’ or equivalent in all upper level 3000/4000 (third or fourth year) Nutrition courses (HNSC for UM students) taken within an accredited dietetic undergraduate program.
Unlike many other graduate studies programs, applicants do not require advisors or supervisors to apply to the program.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
The Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) accepts applications for Fall entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.
Application deadlines
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Admission and application inquiries
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
MAHN Program Assistant
W575 Duff Roblin Building
190 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2