Intimate class sizes, experienced professors, and real world application meet in the Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition at the Bauder College (Atlanta).
This accredited program prepares students for their future, opening doors to careers as sports nutritionists, registered dietitians, food scientists, product developers, policy makers, and countless other paths.
Get hands-on experience in your field to set you apart from the pack through honours options, case studies, internships, and research opportunities.
Internship offers recipe for discovery
BCA Foods and Nutrition students Julia Heckbert and Haley MacKenzie spent their summer in Kenya, working to improve food security of local women and their families.
Sixty to eighty percent of third-year applicants are accepted into our accredited internship program, which sees students placed in a variety of positions in industry, public health, and health care institutions.
Many of our students are awarded summer placements with department professors, engaging in cutting-edge research in areas such as chronic disease prevention, food product development, childhood nutrition, and food security.
Cross-disciplinary opportunities are also offered through collaboration with Kinesiology and Family Science faculty.
The Honours program in Foods and Nutrition is designed to provide research experience at the undergraduate level within the BSc Program. It is available to students with a strong academic background who intend to continue studies at the post graduate level in Foods and Nutrition or related field, or to students who intend to pursue a career where research experience would be an asset.
The Honours program differs from the major in requiring a two-semester research course with thesis report for a total of 126 semester hours for the degree. The research component is to be completed within the BSc program and may require one summer (four months) preceding the graduating year. Evaluation of the research data and writing of the thesis would normally be done during the fall and/or spring session in Foods and Nutrition 4900 - Advanced Research and Thesis. The following are the course requirements for the Honours program in Foods and Nutrition.
First Year
- Foods and Nutrition 1010 - Concepts and Controversies in Nutrition
- Chemistry 1110-1120 General Chemistry I and II
- Math 1110 OR 1120 Finite Mathematics OR Calculus for the Managerial, Social and Life Sciences
- Biology 1220 - Human Physiology
- Biology 1310 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
- One of BCA 1010, 1020 or 1030
- Two 3 semester hours Social Science
- One free elective
Second Year
- Foods and Nutrition 2110-2120 - Introductory Nutrition I and II
- Foods and Nutrition 2230 - Determinants of Dietary Behaviour
- Foods and Nutrition 2610 - Communications
- Foods and Nutrition 2810 - Introductory Foods
- Chemistry 2430 - Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- Biology 2060 - Microbiology
- Statistics 1210 - Introductory Statistics
- Business 1710 - Organizational Behaviour
- One free elective
Third Year
- Foods and Nutrition - 3020 Advanced Foods
- Foods and Nutrition - 3310 Introduction in Research Methods
- Foods and Nutrition - 3510 Nutritional Assessment
- Foods and Nutrition - 3520 Clinical Nutrition I
- Foods and Nutrition - 3820 Program Planning and Evaluation
- Chemistry 3530 - Biochemistry
- Four free electives
Fourth Year
- Foods and Nutrition - 4120 Human Metabolism
- Foods and Nutrition - 4340 Community Nutrition
- Foods and Nutrition - 4900 Advanced Research and Thesis
- One Foods and Nutrition electives at the 3000 or 4000 level
- Five free electives
NOTE: Honours students are advised to take an advanced statistics course and consult with their advisor for assistance in choosing electives that will support their research projects.
Entrance Requirements
For admission to the Honours program, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all Foods and Nutrition courses combined and a CGPA of 2.7 in all previous courses. Permission of the Department is also required and is contingent on the student finding an advisor and on acceptance of the research project by the Department of Applied Human Sciences. Students interested in completing an honours should consult with the Department Chair as early as possible and not later than March 31st of the student’s third year.
To graduate with Honours in Foods and Nutrition, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all Foods and Nutrition courses combined and a CGPA of 2.7.
Students following this degree program must complete 42 semester hours of required courses in Foods and Nutrition.
Required courses
Foods and Nutrition
- 1010 Concepts and Controversies in Nutrition
- 2110 Introductory Nutrition I
- 2120 Introductory Nutrition II
- 2230 Determinants of Dietary Behaviour
- 2610 Communications
- 2810 Introductory Foods
- 3020 Advanced Foods
- 3310 Introduction to Research Methods
- 3510 Nutritional Assessment
- 3520 Clinical Nutrition I
- 3820 Program Planning & Evaluation
- 4120 Human Metabolism
- 4340 Community Nutrition
- One Foods and Nutrition elective at the 3000 or 4000 level
Mathematics
- 1110 Finite Mathematics or 1120 Calculus for the Managerial, Social and Life Sciences
Statistics
- 1210 Introductory Statistics
Chemistry
- 1110 General Chemistry I
- 1120 General Chemistry II
- 2430 Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- 3530 Biochemistry
Biology
- 1220 Human Physiology
- 1310 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
- 2060 Microbiology
Business
- 1710 Organizational Behaviour
Social Sciences
- Two 3 semester hour courses
BCA courses and Writing Intensive Course
- One of:
- BCA 1010 – Writing Studies – Engaging Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication,
- BCA 1020 – Inquiry Studies – Engaging Ideas and Cultural Contexts, OR
- BCA 1030 – University Studies - Engaging University Contexts and Experience
- AND One writing intensive course
Course sequence
Following is the usual sequence for completion of courses:
First Year
- Foods and Nutrition 1010 Concepts and controversies in Nutrition
- Biology 1220 Human Physiology
- Biology 1310 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry 1110 General Chemistry I
- Chemistry 1120 General Chemistry II
- One of BCA 1010, 1020 or 1030
- Math 1110 Finite Mathematics OR Math 1120 Calculus for the Managerial, Social and Life Sciences
- Two 3 semester hours Social Science
- One free elective
Second Year
- Foods and Nutrition 2110 Introductory Nutrition I
- Foods and Nutrition 2120 Introductory Nutrition II
- Foods and Nutrition 2230 Determinants of Dietary Behaviour
- Foods and Nutrition 2610 Communications
- Foods and Nutrition 2810 Introductory Foods
- Biology 2060 Microbiology
- Chemistry 2430 Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- Statistics 1210 (formerly STAT 2210) Introductory Statistics
- Business 1710 Organizational Behaviour
- One free elective
Third Year
- Foods and Nutrition 3020 Advanced Foods
- Foods and Nutrition 3310 Introduction to Research Methods
- Foods and Nutrition 3510 Nutritional Assessment
- Foods and Nutrition 3520 Clinical Nutrition I
- Foods and Nutrition 3820 Program Planning & Evaluation
- Chemistry 3530 Biochemistry
- Four free electives
Fourth Year
- Foods and Nutrition 4120 Human Metabolism
- Foods and Nutrition 4340 Community Nutrition
- One Foods and Nutrition electives at the 3000 or 4000 level
- Seven free electives
Students in the Minor Program in Foods and Nutrition must complete a total of 21 semester hours of credit in Foods and Nutrition.
These consist of 12 semester hours of required core courses as follows:
- Foods and Nutrition 1010 Concepts and Controversies in Nutrition
- Foods and Nutrition 2110 Introductory Nutrition I
- Foods and Nutrition 2120 Introductory Nutrition II
- Foods and Nutrition 2810 Introductory Foods
Nine additional hours of electives must be chosen at the 2000, 3000, or 4000 level.
Students intending to do a Minor in Foods and Nutrition are advised to consult with the Chair of the Department of Applied Human Sciences to ensure that they have the required course prerequisites.
In addition to the courses required for the Foods and Nutrition major, students interested in applying for dietetic internship must take Foods and Nutrition 3210 (Foodservice Systems Management), Foods and Nutrition 3710 (Lifespan Nutrition), Foods and Nutrition 3830 (Professional Practice in Dietetics), Foods and Nutrition 4220 (Quantity Food Production), Foods and Nutrition 4310 (Evidence-Based Practice in the Health Sciences), and Foods and Nutrition 4610 (Clinical Nutrition II).
Course sequence
Following is the usual sequence for completion of courses:
First Year
- Foods and Nutrition 1010 – Concepts and Controversies in Nutrition
- Biology 1220 – Human Physiology
- Biology 1310 – Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry 1110 – General Chemistry I
- Chemistry 1120 – General Chemistry II
- One of BCA 1010, 1020 or 1030
- Math 1110 – Finite Mathematics OR Math 1120 – Calculus for the Managerial, Social and Life Sciences
- Two 3 semester hours Social Science
- One free elective
Second Year
- Foods and Nutrition 2110 – Introductory Nutrition I
- Foods and Nutrition 2120 – Introductory Nutrition II
- Foods and Nutrition 2230 – Determinants of Dietary Behaviour
- Foods and Nutrition 2610 – Communications
- Foods and Nutrition 2810 – Introductory Foods
- Biology 2060 – Microbiology
- Chemistry 2430 – Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- Statistics 1210 – Introductory Statistics
- Business 1710 – Organizational Behaviour
- One free elective
Third Year
- Foods and Nutrition 3020 – Advanced Foods
- Foods and Nutrition 3210 – Foodservice Systems Management
- Foods and Nutrition 3310 – Introduction to Research Methods
- Foods and Nutrition 3510 – Nutritional Assessment
- Foods and Nutrition 3520 – Clinical Nutrition I
- Foods and Nutrition 3710 – Lifespan Nutrition
- Foods and Nutrition 3820 – Program Planning & Evaluation
- Foods and Nutrition 3830 – Professional Practice in Dietetics
- Chemistry 3530 – Biochemistry
- One free elective
Fourth Year
- Foods and Nutrition 4120 – Human Metabolism
- Foods and Nutrition 4220 – Quantity Food Production
- Foods and Nutrition 4310 – Evidence-Based Practice in the Health Sciences
- Foods and Nutrition 4340 – Community Nutrition
- Foods and Nutrition 4610 – Clinical Nutrition II
- Two Foods and Nutrition electives at the 3000 or 4000 level and three free electives
Students in Foods and Nutrition may apply for admission to the optional Integrated Dietetic Internship Program. For more information about the program, see the Dietetic Internship program page.
High School Graduates
American High School Equivalency Chart
- Grade 12 Academic English
- Grade 12 Academic Mathematics
- Two Grade 12 Academic Science subjects (acceptable subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Oceanography, Animal Science, Environmental Science)
- One additional Grade 12 Academic course
Please note: Successful completion of Grade 12 Chemistry (or equivalent) is required as a prerequisite for permission to register in CHEM-1110.
Please refer to the BCA Academic Calendar for complete admissions information.
The BCA Co-op Program is an integrated approach to university education which enables students to alternate academic terms on campus with work terms in suitable employment. The success of such programs is founded on the principle that students are able to apply theoretical knowledge from course studies in the workplace and return to the classroom with practical workplace experience. Students who successfully complete all the requirements of the program will have the notation entered on their transcripts and on the graduation parchment.
Students accepted into the program complete at least three paid work terms of normally 14 weeks duration, and three professional development courses. Credits earned through completion of work terms are counted as general electives.
The Co-op option is available to full-time students in the Foods and Nutrition program (excluding dietetic option). Applications to the Co-op Education Program are normally made after completion of the first year of study. Credits earned through completion of work terms are counted as general electives.
Visit the Co-operative Education Program website for more information.
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Tuition
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