11 Best Nutrition & Dietetics in Canada for 2024

The Department of Food Science provides state of the art knowledge translation focused on developing sustainable, safe and innovative foods aimed at improving human health. Research done in Food Science focuses on interdisciplinary studies spanning chemistry, biology, microbiology, natural product chemistry, nanoscience, physics and nutritional science.

You will learn the chemical and physical nature of foods, causes of food deterioration, the basis of food safety, and principles of food processing, preservation, and packaging. You will examine what’s happening to meet consumer demand for nutrition, debate issues of food additives versus natural foods, learn about natural toxicants and research new methods of detecting unsafe or unwholesome food.

Combining Culinary Arts, Nutrition & Food Sciences The Bachelor of Integrated Food Sciences, the first of its kind in Canada, is an innovative multidisciplinary programme delivered jointly by the University of Ottawa and Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa. The programme will prepare future graduates to lead in any industry where food plays a key role, including healthcare, education, hospitality, business, or research and development. Graduates of this programme will have a broad, comprehensive understanding of food-related practices and will be equipped to provide strategic leadership and operational guidance in commercial settings. "This partnership joins together experts from two world-renowned institutions to deliver one unique programme that is timely and fills a knowledge gap in the industry. Graduates will have the skills and experience to be leaders in any industry where food plays a role." Aurélien Legué - Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Chef Instructor

This program is developed to provide students with understanding of basic nutrition, planning healthy diets, and the role of food in the body, fitness, health, and disease. It also emphasizes the scientific fundamentals of nutrition and metabolism throughout the lifespan.

The Diploma of Holistic Nutrition is a 3-year (6-semester) program that explores the use of food to maintain health and to treat illness. This, the most comprehensive on-site program of holistic nutrition in Canada, is comprised of both theoretical and practical courses and includes cooking and clinical coursework.

Carleton’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) is a wide-ranging and career-focused program that will provide you with the skills required to succeed in the rapidly changing worlds of medicine, biomedical research, and healthcare research. You will gain a strong foundation in the scientific knowledge and methods involved in the study of human health, along with the capacity to engage in broader multidisciplinary, multi-sector, and multicultural approaches to finding solutions to some of the most crucial health issues of our time, such as global health, environment, and health, etc.

The Natural Health Program is a 2-year (4-semester) program that provides students with an overview of many natural health disciplines. The NHP can be taken as an independent certificate

The Holistic Nutrition Certificate Program (HNCP) is a unique 4-month program that introduces students to whole foods nutrition and the medicinal uses of food according to various cultures.

Aeres University of Applied Sciences offers a degree programme for students interested in a career in one of the following professional profiles:

This specialization builds on the BSc in Nutrition and Food Science degree to focus on Dietetics and Nutrition. Be part of an interprofessional healthcare team translating scientific, medical, and nutritional information into practical, individualised diets and meal plans for people.

The Nutrition Honors program is a specialized, research-based program focusing on nutritional science and the related physical, health and social sciences. This program prepares you for graduate-level studies, or for a career in the health sciences, health promotion, education, or research in the private or public sectors.