Nutrition Communication (MHSc)

Master

In Toronto (Canada)

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Toronto (Canada)

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This first-of-its-kind program in Canada focuses on advanced communication and knowledge translation skills for interpreting scientific evidence, and tailoring nutrition education and counselling for diverse audiences. Whether creating communication campaigns, counselling patients or engaging with the media, dietitians are Canadians’ most credible source of nutrition information. The accredited practicum option prepares future dietitians for success in current and evolving careers, while the MRP option lets experienced dietitians become leaders in nutrition communication.

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Location

Start date

Toronto (Canada)
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Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Accredited Practicum

Completion of a four year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution (Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice)
Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+) in the last two years of study

Major Research Project/Paper

Completion of a 4-year bachelor of science or bachelor of applied science degree in food and nutrition degree from an accredited institution (Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice)
Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study

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Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • Translation
  • Accredited
  • Communication Training
  • Evidence
  • Scientific
  • Health
  • Behaviour
  • Strategies
  • Communication

Course programme

Curriculum

Master of Health Science (MHSc)
  • Appraising Scientific Evidence
  • Understanding Health Behaviour
  • Nutrition Communication Strategies
  • Nutrition Communication Seminar
  • Food and Nutrition Policy
  • Knowledge Translation
AND one of the following Options:

MAJOR RESEARCH PAPER Option:
  • Major Research Paper/Project
  • Directed Studies
ACCREDITED PRACTICUM Option: (first offered Fall 2013)
  • Professional Practice
  • Practicum I
  • Practicum II
This option requires enrollment in an additional term for the second practicum (NC8302)

Nutrition Communication (MHSc)

Price on request