Nutrition is the study of nutrients—carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals—that are essential for life. Nutrition students learn how these nutrients are ingested, digested, absorbed, metabolized, stored and excreted. Nutrition also involves the study of food availability and how the nutrition choices we make can affect our health.
Dietetics is the profession that translates the science of nutrition into practice. Those professionals working in hospitals generally use the job title “Dietitian”, while in public health the job title “Nutritionist” is used.
We invite you to consider a career in dietetics and nutrition. Have you ever wondered about the answers to these questions?
The U of S Nutrition Program structure is unique in Canada! It's one of only a few in Canada that incorporates the dietetic internship as part of the degree requirements, which in turns allows students to practice after graduation – a huge asset! The program is a partnership with the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region, Saskatoon Health Region, and affiliated health regions and Tribal Councils throughout the province.
Clinical dietetics in hospitals and health centres – assess nutritional status of patients and provide nutrition care; specialize in pediatrics, geriatrics, eating disorders, intensive care, weight management, diabetes, cardiology, nephrology, AIDS/HIV and other areas.
Community health – assess nutrition needs of populations and develop health promotion strategies and nutrition education programs.
Food services in hospitals and long-term care homes – manage food production and distribution systems.
Private practice – provide expertise to individuals, athletes, sports teams, workplaces and the media.
Industry and business – participate in food and nutrition research and product development, marketing and consumer education.
Government and universities – develop food and nutrition policies, educate future dietitians and conduct research (advanced studies are needed for university faculty positions).
Community and international organizations and agencies – work with social programs such as food banks and international agencies on hunger and food security issues.
The college’s mission is to educate dietitians and nutritionists committed to the promotion of optimal nutrition and pharmacists committed to the rational use of medications, with the overall goal of promoting health and treating disease.
One year of university studies is needed before applying to the B.Sc.(Nutr.) program.
Year 4 completes the professional series of courses and provides the knowledge and skills required to practice in all areas of nutritional care. It includes placements in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, food service management, public health, research and continuing education.
Students have their home base in either the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region or the Saskatoon Health Region and may also have placements with other health regions and Tribal Councils.
Pharmacy and nutrition students are among the most active students on campus and in the community! The Saskatchewan Pharmacy & Nutrition Students’ Society organizes a wide range of social, athletic and professional events, which include: Welcome Bar-B-Q, action/sports nights, beach volleyball tournament, Christmas Formal, Professional Enhancement Days, Student Awards Night, Super Saturday Program for aboriginal young people and Nutrition Month promotion activities.
The college offers a Pre-Nutrition Club for students interested in the nutrition program. Members take part in social and educational events and receive information about the program and the profession. Please contact: prenutritionclub@usask.ca.
Our Education Equity Program encourages aboriginal students to enrol in the college. Two spaces are reserved each year for aboriginal students applying through this program.
The college welcomes inquiries from students with disabilities. Please contact our Associate Dean (Academic) or the university’s Disability Services for Students at (306) 966-7273 or dss@usask.ca for more information on disability services.
The college admits 25-28 nutrition students each year. These spaces are available primarily for Saskatchewan residents; however, a number of spaces are reserved for out-of-province and international students.
Applicants wishing to enter the program are required to complete one year of pre-nutrition studies. Admission to the program is based on the following:
Applicants wishing to enter the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program must complete 30 credit units of required courses by April 30 in the application year and complete the critical skills essay and personal profile.
The following is a list of high school subjects required for admission. Please select the province/territory where you completed high school.
| Year | Quota | Applicants | Academic Averages | Prior University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28 22 (SK) 4 (non SK) 2 (equity)1 |
98 74 (SK) 24 (non SK) 3 (equity) 1 |
70.59% to 87.45% | One year: 12 Two+ years: 16 |
| 2009 | 28 22 (SK) 4 (non SK) 2 (equity) 1 |
90 71 (SK) 17 (non SK) 2 (equity) 1 |
72.64% to 89.18% | One year: 8 Two+ years: 20 |
1. Up to two Saskatchewan spaces are reserved for aboriginal students who self-declare their aboriginal ancestry.
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