Is It for You?

Studying Nutrition and Food at Toronto Metropolitan University will prepare you to transform practices and lives through helping individuals, families, groups and communities meet their nutrition-related needs. Your education in science, nutrition, research, communications and social science – in addition to advanced study opportunities in areas such as dietetics, food security, gerontology or Indigenous studies – will provide specialized knowledge and skills that help Canadians enhance their quality of life. An optional international exchange can assist in shaping understanding of nutrition-related theory and practice across the globe.

Program Accreditation

Accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) which provides the academic foundation for further dietetic training after graduation. Recognized by the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology, the Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals, the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Ontario Family Studies Home Economics Educators’ Association.

After Graduation

You will be equipped to transform practices and lives in areas such as health care; food service, manufacturing or processing industries; community and government agencies; athletics; marketing and promoting consumer food products. You may work as a Registered Dietician, clinical dietician, sports dietician, nutrition consultant, health promoter, policy advisor, food safety officer, health coach, diabetes educator, meal program coordinator or manager, nutrition educator or community food leader. You may also choose to pursue a master of health science in nutrition communication at Toronto Metropolitan University, a degree program unique in Canada; or graduate studies in related fields.

Sample Courses

• General Chemistry
• Nutrition and Health
• Professional Practice
• Physiology
• Organic Chemistry
• Food Science
• Families and Health