What are the differences between the nutrition major, the dietetics major and the concurrent degree?
Students in both majors meet the same university entrance requirements and, once enrolled in the BSc (Nutritional Sciences) have the core credits in common.听The BSc (Nutr Sc) Dietetics Major leads to eligibility to join a regulatory body in one of the provinces in Canada, and to be 鈥渞egistered鈥� or 鈥渓icensed鈥� to practice as a dietitian. Compare and contrast the programs below:
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| Comparison checklist | Nutrition | Dietetics | Concurrent Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | BSC(NutrSc) | BSc(NutrSc) | BSc(FoodSc)/ BSc(NutrSc) |
| Years of study | 3 | 3.5 | 4 |
| Total credits | 90 | 115 | 122 |
| "Free elective" credits | 15 | 3 | 12 |
| Integrated internship or stage placements | No | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated | No | No | Yes |
| Professional title of "dietitian-nutritionist" | No | Yes | No |
| Required academic grade point for progress | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Ease of adding a minor | Yes | No | Yes |
| Develop a specialization | Yes | No | No |
| Potential for a term of field study experience | Yes | No | No |
| Admission requirements |
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