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 B.Sc. (Nutritional Sciences) have the core credits in common. The B.Sc. (Nutr. Sc.) Dietetics Major leads to eligibility to join a regulatory body in one of the provinces in Canada, and to be registered or licensed to practice as a dietitian. The B.Sc. (Nutr. Sci.) Nutrition Major does not lead to professional licensing as a dietitian-nutritionist. A person who completes the B.Sc. (Nutr. Sci.) Nutrition Major is not allowed to call themself a nutritionist according to the regulations in Quebec for the use of that reserved title. Compare and contrast the programs further below:
| 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 |
| Professional title of "dietitian-nutritionist" | No | Yes | No |
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