1. Graduate Program Coordinator
Graduate Orientation
Dr. Bohdan Luhovyy
Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Applied Human Nutrition

2. Resources: Graduate Student Handbook

3. Resources: Graduate Studies online
URL:

4. Resources: Applied Human Nutrition (Graduate Studies)
URL:

5. Resources: Graduate Calendar
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6. Resources: Graduate Calendar
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7. Resources: Graduate Calendar
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8. Course Selection and Special Conditions
Key elements in the Graduate Program Acceptance Form:
Program (e.g., MAHN)
Start date and completion date
Special conditions
Faculty Advisor
Courses
If you make an appointment for advising always bring the copy of this letter with you to your Faculty Advisor
(Example)

9. Program: MAHN Program: M.Sc. AHN
I am AHN Master Student. Can I become Registered Dietitian in Canada after completing my Master degree?
(see page 11 in Graduate Student Handbook)
Program: MAHN
Program: M.Sc. AHN
Completed undergraduate dietetics program accredited under the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) (or an equivalent organization) No
Yes
Not Eligible for Internship Education Program
Eligible for Internship Education Program

10. Applied Human Nutrition Master Degrees
(pages 6-8 in Graduate Student Handbook)
Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition (MScAHN)
Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN)
Thesis based
Research thesis (1.5 unit)
Required courses (2.5 unit = 5 courses)
Elective courses (1 unit = 2 courses)
Course based
Required courses (2.5 unit = 5 courses)
Elective courses (2.5 unit = 5 courses)
Students in the MAHN program cannot transfer into the MScAHN program

11. Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition (MScAHN)
(pages 7-8 in Graduate Student Handbook)
Required Courses:
GEPY 6608 – Intermediate Statistics and Research Design GAHN Methods of Nutrition Research
GFSG Critical Theories in Family Studies and Gerontology
One unit (2 courses) from**:
GAHN 6600* Recent Advances in Nutrition Research
GAHN 6602* Contemporary Issues in Food, Health and Disease
GAHN 6607* Nutrition Education
GAHN 6609* Nutrition and Population Health Assessment
GAHN 6616* Community Education
GAHN 6617* Issues in Food Security
* offered in alternate years
** Students are required to take one unit from this list of courses. Students can take more than one unit and count the additional course(s) as elective course(s).
Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition (MScAHN)
Thesis based
Research thesis (1.5 unit)
Required courses (2.5 unit = 5 courses)
Elective courses (1 unit = 2 courses)

12. Applied Human Nutrition Master Degrees
(pages 6-8 in Graduate Student Handbook)
Required Courses:
GEPY 6601 – Statistics
GAHN Methods of Nutrition Research
GFSG Critical Theories in Family Studies and Gerontology
One unit (2 courses) from**:
GAHN 6600* Recent Advances in Nutrition Research
GAHN 6602* Contemporary Issues in Food, Health and Disease
GAHN 6607* Nutrition Education
GAHN 6609* Nutrition and Population Health Assessment
GAHN 6616* Community Education
GAHN 6617* Issues in Food Security
* offered in alternate years
** Students are required to take one unit from this list of courses. Students can take more than one unit and count the additional course(s) as elective course(s).
Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN)
Course based
Required courses (2.5 unit = 5 courses)
Elective courses (2.5 unit = 5 courses)

13. International master Students
(pages 9-10 in Graduate Student Handbook)
Special requirements
6 – 7 weeks of Cultural Adaptation and English Language Training
The two units (4 courses) of preparatory undergraduate courses
Students in the MAHN program cannot transfer into the MScAHN program

14. Intermediate Human Nutrition
Completing deficiencies as the condition for acceptance AHN graduate program
Graduate applicants (majority) who need to take:
1.0 unit of 2000 level and 1.0 unit of 3000 or 4000 level human nutrition
Recommended courses
NUTR 2211
Intermediate Human Nutrition
To be taken by all graduate applicants with NUTR 2000 and > deficiencies 1
Fall semester 2
NUTR 2324
Nutrition During the Life Cycle
NUTR 2260 The Cultural Context of Dietetics in Canada OR
3-4
1.0 unit of NUTR 3000 or 4000

15. Applied Human Nutrition Master Degrees
(page 8 in Graduate Student Handbook)
Elective courses
Cross-listed Undergraduate Courses:
GAHN 6330 Food and Nutrition for Successful Aging
GAHN 6325 Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism
GAHN 6408 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
GAHN 6409 Medical Nutrition Therapy II
GAHN 6414 Nutrition Education in the Community
GAHN 6400 Issues in Food Product Development
GAHN 6417 Management & Revenue Generation in Nutrition & Food Services
Graduate courses offered by AHN department
Cross-listed undergraduate/graduate AHN courses
Graduate courses offered by other departments in MSVU
Graduate courses from other University (permission required)

16. Applied Human Nutrition Master Degrees
(pages 8-10 in Graduate Student Handbook)
Full-time status = registration in three units of courses, or registration in thesis seminar
All degree requirements must be completed within five years of first registration
All students must register for a minimum of one unit of courses during each calendar year
Leave of Absence / Deferral / Extension forms are available at Dean of Graduate Studies web site:

17. Hours of Operation and Location
Resources: Technical Support
Storing your research data: ethical considerations
Moodle help and IT&S Help Desk
Hours of Operation and Location
Monday to Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm, EMF Lower Level
5:00pm - 8:00pm, EMF Library Reference Desk
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm, EMF Lower Level

18. Resources: Technical Support
Computer labs and Installed Software

19. Resources: Financial Assistance
Internal scholarships and bursaries (check Section 3 in Academic Calendar)

20. Resources: Financial Assistance
External funding sources (see page 12 in Graduate Student Handbook)
Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s Program:
Other sources:

21. Resources: Library Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition (PEN)

22. Resources: Library Nutrition databases

23. Resources: Library
RefWorks

24. Requirements
Thesis (for M. Sc. only): read page 16, and 33 and speak to your thesis advisor!
Attending at least 8 research seminars per year
Annual Report due on June 1st
TCPS 2: CORE (Course on Research Ethics):
Read page 21 and Appendix C
Attend graduate student caucus meetings

25. Tentative timeline for MScAHN with Internship
Option 1
Year
Sept-Dec
Jan-Apr
May-Aug 1
Academic Term
Level 1 Internship 2
Thesis Proposal
Thesis Data Collection*
Level 2 Internship^ 3
Thesis Completion*
Level 3 Internship^
Graduation
* Thesis related timelines will vary based upon project.
^ Keep in mind that NUTR 4502 (Clinical) is normally taken as a Level 2 or 3.
Option 2
Year
Sept-Dec
Jan-Apr
May-Aug 1
Academic Term
Level 1 Internship 2
Thesis Proposal
Thesis Data Collection*
Thesis Completion* 3
Level 2 Internship
Level 3 Internship
Graduation

26. Thank you!