Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Sciences

The program at RDC is one year of study toward Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Food Sciences.

Students studying Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Alberta can pursue 5 different majors upon transfer. Students starting at RDC will be best set up to transition into either the Nutrition and Food Science General program or the Dietetics Specialization program. If you are pursuing another major in Nutrition, you may experience some added time to finish your degree from the University of Alberta when you transfer. See the Bachelor of Science – Nutrition and Food Sciences Academic Planning Guide for more information

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. Biology 30
2. Chemistry 30
3. ELA 30-1
4. Mathematics 30-1
5. Subject from Group A, B, C, or Macroeconomics 30 and Microeconomics 30, or a minimum of five credits in Career and Technology subjects at the Advanced level from the following strands: Agriculture, Community Health, Foods, Forestry or Wildlife.

OR

2. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. Biology 30
2. Chemistry 30
3. ELA 30-1
4. Mathematics 30-1

Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.

You must pass 20 term university transfer courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.

A degree in Bachelor of Science is extremely versatile, allowing students the ability to pursue many careers in almost any field. BSc Graduates will have superior skills in such things as scientific reasoning, data analysis and interpretation, hands-on laboratory skills, and research acumen. BSc graduates will be integral to advancing scientific knowledge, evolving many existing careers, and identifying new areas of work that currently do not exist. 

Students are able to use a BSc Degree to pursue further studies in areas such as Medicine, Veterinary Studies, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, in addition to Masters and Doctoral designations in their field of Science.

Examples of careers include, but are not limited to:

• Careers in Nutrition
  • Food Market Researcher
  • Food Quality Assurance Officer
  • Nutrition/Food Science Researcher
  • Nutritional Consultant
  • Registered Dietitian
• Careers in Government & Public Service 
  • Administration & Management
  • Armed Forces
  • Community Planner
  • Conservation Officer
  • Chiropractor
  • Dentist
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Counselling
  • Law Enforcement and Corrections
  • Medical Doctor
  • Pharmacist
  • Urban Planning
  • Veterinary Doctor
• Private Sector & Entrepreneurial 
  • Advertising
  • Consulting
  • Data Analysis
  • Laboratory Researcher
  • Industrial Relations
  • International Relations
  • Project Management
  • Research

Note: Some of these careers will require additional study beyond an undergraduate degree.