Nutrition

McGill University · Macdonald Campus

3 years
Duration (years)
3 years after Foundation Year
McGill Macdonald Campus · Nutrition degree
Optional research and summer internships
Work experience
Optional research and summer internships
McGill School of Human Nutrition · concentrations and research opportunities
~High 70s to low 80s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: High 70s to low 80s. Published Ontario guidance checked November 2026. Ontario high-school Top 6 and required math and science courses
McGill Nutrition · Ontario high school

Deadlines

December 2026

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Next deadlineTuesday, December 1, 2026

Eligible January intake applications
Winter 2027 entry · Eligible CEGEP, Canadian university graduate and qualifying transfer, special or visiting applicants
Official deadline

Other deadline details

March 1International Baccalaureate supporting documentsFall 2027 entry

Applicants using the standalone IB Diploma route
March 1

SourceChecked Nov 9, 2026

April 1 to May 15Ontario mandatory grade self-reportingFall 2027 entry

Ontario high-school applicants in Canada
April 1 to May 15
Unless already admitted or refused in the first round, or exempt from self-reporting

SourceChecked Nov 9, 2026

May 4Ontario supporting documentsFall 2027 entry

Ontario high-school applicants in Canada
May 4
Upload items requested in the Applicant Portal
Grade self-reporting has a separate window

SourceChecked Nov 9, 2026

May 4Other Canadian high-school supporting documentsFall 2027 entry

Canadian high-school applicants in Canada outside Ontario and Quebec
May 4

SourceChecked Nov 9, 2026

March 1 to May 1Other Canadian mandatory grade self-reportingFall 2027 entry

Canadian high-school applicants in Canada outside Ontario and Quebec
March 1 to May 1

SourceChecked Nov 9, 2026

April 15Quebec supporting documentsFall 2027 entry

Quebec CEGEP, college and high-school applicants, where documents are requested
April 15

SourceChecked Nov 9, 2026

March 1U.S. supporting documentsFall 2027 entry

U.S. high-school applicants, where documents are requested
March 1

SourceChecked Nov 9, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4U / FRA4UGrade 12 core English or French
MCV4UCalculus and Vectors
SBI4U / SCH4U / SPH4UTwo of Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six Grade 12 4U, DU or 4M courses. At least four and all prerequisites must be 4U or DU. McGill includes prerequisites in the Top 6.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall / Winter

September admission. The January 2027 intake is limited to the eligible CEGEP, university and other applicant routes listed by McGill.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through McGill admissions
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Ontario applicants: self-reported grades and transcript
- Ontario high school applicants in Canada normally self-report through the Applicant Portal and upload an unofficial transcript. Exceptions include Ontario schooling outside Canada, high school completed over five years ago and specified partial Canadian-school histories. The portal gives the applicable route.
McGill Ontario applicant documentationMcGill Ontario applicant documentation
Step 4English proficiency results when no exemption applies
- Applicants who have lived and attended school for at least four years in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language are exempt. Otherwise submit official accepted test results unless another published exemption applies.
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Step 5Apply directly through McGill and select Nutrition in the School of Human Nutrition.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Other Canadian high schools

Canadian high school outside Ontario and Quebec

Grade 12 English or French in the school’s language of instruction, precalculus or calculus, and two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
McGill reports typical Top 5 and math/science grades in the high 70s to low 80s.

Quebec CEGEP

Quebec DEC

New Science DEC: Biology 0B01 and 0B0F, Chemistry 0C01, 0C02 and 0C0F, Mathematics 0M02 and 0M03, and Physics 0P01, 0P02 and 0P03.
New Arts & Science DEC: Biology 7BL1 and 7BL2, Chemistry 7CH1 and 7CH2, Mathematics 7MA1 and 7MA2, and Physics 7PH1, 7PH2 and 7PH3.
Previous DEC: two biology courses, general and organic chemistry, two calculus courses and three physics courses. Check McGill’s equivalency codes.
McGill may consider calculus plus two science prerequisites and assign missing courses after admission. The published overall and core R-score minimums are both 27.0.

U.S. high school

U.S. high-school curriculum

Precalculus and two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
McGill’s typical grades are an unweighted B in Grades 11 and 12 and in each math and science prerequisite. Fall 2027 students can opt out of ACT/SAT consideration.

IB Diploma

Standalone IB Diploma

Mathematics and two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at higher or standard level. Standard Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation is accepted.
Typical guidance is 28–30 of 42 subject points and 5 in each required math and science subject.

University transfer

Prior university study

Three one-semester courses from science calculus, biology, chemistry or physics. The science subjects require labs.
McGill reports a 3.0 minimum admitted CGPA in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Complete 90 credits within the Nutrition degree.

References

Required courses and electives

Each concentration has 63 required, 12 complementary and 15 elective credits.

References

Grades and academic standing

Pass all required courses with a grade of C or higher.

References

Foundation requirements

Students entering from high school outside the Quebec CEGEP system complete the Foundation Year.

References

Program facts

Entering average~High 70s to low 80s

Ontario high-school Top 6 and required math and science courses

InternshipOptional research and summer internships

Students can pursue an optional summer research internship or directed studies.

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Choose one concentration after entering Nutrition.

Food Function and Safety

BSc(NutrSc)

The concentration covers food chemistry, food safety and how food compounds affect health.

Published requirements

Courses

Foundation Year is for entrants from high-school systems outside Quebec CEGEP. The concentration lists are 2026–27 degree requirements.

Foundation Year · Fall3 listed

Choose one approved complementary course with your Foundation Year adviser.

AEBI 120Integrated Life Sciences4 credits
Life sciences from molecules to ecosystems, with energy flow, information transfer and population dynamics in agricultural and environmental systems.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEBI 120
AECH 110General Chemistry 14 credits
Atomic structure, bonding, reactions and fundamental chemical principles.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AECH 110
AEPH 100Elements of Physics4 credits
Conceptual mechanics, oscillations, waves, electricity, magnetism and light in agricultural and environmental contexts.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEPH 100

Foundation Year · Winter3 listed

Choose one approved complementary course with your Foundation Year adviser.

AECH 111General Chemistry 24 credits
Equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics and other general chemistry topics.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AECH 111
AEMA 100Calculus for Life Sciences4 credits
Limits, derivatives, integrals and series applied to biological, agricultural and environmental systems.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEMA 100
FDSC 230Organic Chemistry4 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · FDSC 230

Calculus and physics alternatives4 listed

With advising, replace AEMA 100 with AEMA 101 and 102, or AEPH 100 with AEPH 113 and 115.

AEMA 101Calculus 13 credits
Functions, limits, derivatives and antiderivatives with applications.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEMA 101
AEMA 102Calculus 24 credits
Definite and indefinite integration, applications and infinite series.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEMA 102
AEPH 113Physics 14 credits
Calculus-based motion, forces, momentum, energy, oscillations, waves and sound.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEPH 113
AEPH 115Physics 24 credits
Calculus-based electricity, magnetism, waves and optics.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEPH 115

Approved Foundation Year complementary courses36 listed

One adviser-approved course per term.

AEBI 210Organisms 13 credits
Plant biology and the interactions of plants with soil organisms, herbivores and pollinators.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEBI 210
AEBI 211Organisms 23 credits
Animal diversity, classification, physiology and ecology.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEBI 211
AEBI 212Evolution and Phylogeny3 credits
Evolution and classification, the tree of life and the use of phylogenetics.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEBI 212
AEIS 230Indigenous Health and Nutrition3 credits
Indigenous and Western approaches to the history and practice of nutrition, environment and health on Turtle Island.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEIS 230
AEMA 105Precalculus Lab1 credits
Practice with algebra, functions, graphs, trigonometry, sequences and series.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEMA 105
AEMA 204Data Analytics for Biosystems3 credits
Analysis of agricultural and environmental data using spreadsheet and programming tools.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEMA 204
AEMA 310Statistical Methods 13 credits
Probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis tests, regression and analysis of variance.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AEMA 310
AGEC 200Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
Microeconomic analysis of households, firms and organizations and the decisions they make.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AGEC 200
AGEC 201Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
How the overall economy works and how economic tools inform decisions and policy.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AGEC 201
AGEC 231Economic Systems of Agriculture3 credits
The organization, financing and management of Canada’s agriculture and food system.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AGEC 231
AGRI 215Agro-Ecosystems Field Course3 credits
Field studies of food production, environmental effects, policy and social issues in Canadian agriculture.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AGRI 215
AGRI 340Principles of Ecological Agriculture3 credits
Sustainable and organic agriculture through soil management, pest control and integrated crop and livestock systems.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · AGRI 340
ANSC 250Introduction to Livestock Management3 credits
Livestock reproduction, nutrition, breeding, health and welfare in the food supply chain.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · ANSC 250
BREE 103Linear Algebra3 credits
Systems of linear equations, matrices, vectors and related applications.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · BREE 103
BREE 217Hydrology and Water Resources3 credits
Water resources, precipitation, soil water, evapotranspiration and runoff.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · BREE 217
BREE 314Agri-Food Buildings3 credits
Design of agricultural buildings and food facilities, including climate control and waste management.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · BREE 314
BREE 322Management of Organic Residue3 credits
Handling and treatment of organic residues and strategies for recovering resources.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · BREE 322
ENTO 330Insect Biology3 credits
Insect diversity, anatomy, sensory systems, reproduction and classification.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · ENTO 330
ENVB 210The Biophysical Environment3 credits
Interactions among climate, landforms, water, soil and vegetation in the St. Lawrence Lowlands.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · ENVB 210
ENVB 222St. Lawrence Ecosystems3 credits
Field research on the region’s terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · ENVB 222
ENVR 200The Global Environment3 credits
Interactions among Earth systems, global climate change and human activity.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · ENVR 200
ENVR 201Society, Environment and Sustainability3 credits
How social, political and technological factors shape resource use and environmental impacts.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · ENVR 201
ENVR 202The Evolving Earth3 credits
The formation of Earth, evolution of life and processes that shape landscapes and ecosystems.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · ENVR 202
ENVR 203Knowledge, Ethics and Environment3 credits
Environmental knowledge and ethics across cultures and the conflicts among perspectives and laws.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · ENVR 203
FDSC 200Introduction to Food Science3 credits
Food chemistry, processing, packaging, microbiology, sensory evaluation and quality control.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · FDSC 200
LSCI 202Molecular Cell Biology3 credits
Cell structure, transport, DNA replication and control of gene expression.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · LSCI 202
LSCI 207One Health Fundamentals3 credits
One Health principles and the links between health, ecosystems and emerging disease.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · LSCI 207
LSCI 230Introductory Microbiology3 credits
Microbial growth and activity in soil, water, food, plants, people and animals.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · LSCI 230
NRSC 221Environment and Health3 credits
Environmental hazards and their effects on human and ecosystem health.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · NRSC 221
NUTR 342Applied Human Resources3 credits
Human resources fundamentals, employment law and the employee lifecycle.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · NUTR 342
NUTR 343Financial Management and Accounting3 credits
Accounting, budgets, costs and financial decisions in food and nutrition settings.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · NUTR 343
PLNT 200Introduction to Crop Science3 credits
Plant and soil science for crop production, including fertilization, rotations and irrigation.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · PLNT 200
PLNT 310Plant Propagation3 credits
Seed production and storage alongside vegetative methods for propagating plants.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · PLNT 310
PLNT 312Urban Horticulture3 credits
Urban plant selection and care, landscape design, green infrastructure and community gardens.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · PLNT 312
PLNT 322Greenhouse Management3 credits
Greenhouse design, climate control, crop production and integrated pest management.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · PLNT 322
WILD 307Natural History of Vertebrates3 credits
Diversity and natural history of Canadian vertebrates through ecological and evolutionary approaches.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · WILD 307

Food Function and Safety

Required courses21 listed

63 credits. A grade of C or higher is required in each course.

AEMA 310Statistical Methods 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
ANSC 234Biochemistry 23 credits
Metabolism in humans and domestic animals. The chemistry of alimentary digestion, absorption, transport, intermediary metabolism and excretion.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 323Mammalian Physiology3 credits
A study of the organization, functions and regulation of various organ systems in mammals. The nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems are discussed.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 424Metabolic Endocrinology3 credits
A detailed study of the endocrine system and its role in the maintenance of homeostasis in higher vertebrates, including the endocrine regulation of energy balance.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
FDSC 200Introduction to Food Science3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 251Food Chemistry 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 300Principles of Food Analysis 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 305Food Chemistry 23 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 525Food Quality Assurance3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
LSCI 204Genetics3 credits
The course integrates classical, molecular and population genetics of animals, plants, bacteria and viruses. The aim is to understand the flow of genetic information within a cell, within families and in populations. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving based learning. The laboratory exercises will emphasize the interpretation of genetic experimental data.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
LSCI 211Biochemistry 13 credits
Biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; enzymes and coenzymes. Introduction to intermediary metabolism.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
LSCI 230Introductory Microbiology3 credits
Microbial growth and activity in soil, water, food, plants, people and animals.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · LSCI 230
NUTR 207Nutrition and Health3 credits
Provides students who have a basic biology/chemistry background with the fundamental information on how macronutrients, vitamins and minerals are metabolized in the body, followed by application to evaluate current issues of maximizing health and disease prevention at different stages of the lifecycle.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 214Food Fundamentals4 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 307Metabolism and Human Nutrition3 credits
This course looks at the importance of nutrition from the molecular to the organismal levels in human health and disease. The focus will be on the significance of nutrients in regulating metabolism, and impact of genotype in the metabolism of nutrients.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 322Applied Sciences Communication3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 337Nutrition Through Life3 credits
Nutrient utilization, requirements and recommended allowances as related to physiological development throughout the life cycle. Physiological, psychological and environmental determinants of eating behaviour.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 344Clinical Nutrition 14 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 401Emerging Issues in Nutrition1 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 450Research Methods: Human Nutrition3 credits
Introduction to how diverse approaches to nutrition research including international, community, laboratory, clinical, molecular, meta-analyses are necessary to advance the field of nutrition. Emphasis on ethics, scientific method, research process and analysis of results.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 512Herbs, Foods and Phytochemicals3 credits
An overview of the use of herbal medicines and food phytochemicals and the benefits and risks of their consumption. The physiological basis for activity and the assessment of toxicity will be presented. Current practices relating to the regulation, commercialization and promotion of herbs and phytochemicals will be considered.
MCGILL complete current official course definition

Common complementary choices14 listed

Choose 6 credits.

ANSC 433Animal Nutrition and Metabolism3 credits
Introduction to fundamental aspects of animal nutrition, including gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology; nutrient digestion, absorption, and metabolism; nutrient functions and requirements of livestock species; evaluation of feedstuffs and their use in ration formulation; and feeding strategies. Laboratory classes will include hands-on experience on feed analyses, gastrointestinal tract dissections, nutritional experiments and demonstrations in livestock species as well as computer-based ration balancing exercises.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 560Biology of Lactation3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 537Nutraceutical Chemistry3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 545Advances in Food Microbiology3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 501Nutrition in the Majority World3 credits
Current nutrition-related issues in the Majority World, emphasizing young children and other vulnerable groups. The integration of a life science and social science perspective. The multiple causes, consequences, policies, and interventions related to current nutrition.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 503Nutrition and Exercise3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 505Public Health Nutrition3 credits
This course focuses on the nutrition status of populations, communities and groups of people using a public health lens. It identifies and assesses human nutrition issues and problems, their causes, influencing factors and social conditions using a social determinants of health framework. Offers opportunities to design and conduct needs assessments, design and plan programs and plan for their evaluation. The purpose and role of participatory approaches with diverse populations and Indigenous populations in particular will be analyzed. Health systems, public health and political influence in Canada, as related to nutrition will be addressed.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 507Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 511Nutrition and Behaviour3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 537Advanced Human Metabolism3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 545Clinical Nutrition 24 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 546Clinical Nutrition 34 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 551Analysis of Nutrition Data3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
PARA 438Immunology3 credits
An in-depth analysis of the principles of cellular and molecular immunology. The emphasis of the course is on host defence against infection and on diseases caused by abnormal immune responses.
MCGILL complete current official course definition

Concentration choices13 listed

Choose 6 credits.

AGRI 510Professional Practice3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
ANSC 350Food-Borne Pathogens3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 315Separation Techniques in Food Analysis 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 319Food Commodities3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 330Food Processing3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 334Analysis of Food Toxins and Toxicants3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 405Food Product Development3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 442Food Microbiology3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 516Flavour Chemistry3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 520Biophysical Chemistry of Food3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 537Nutraceutical Chemistry3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
FDSC 540Sensory Evaluation of Foods3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety
NUTR 430Directed Studies: Dietetics and Nutrition 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Food Function and Safety

Global Nutrition

Required courses21 listed

63 credits. A grade of C or higher is required in each course.

AEMA 310Statistical Methods 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
ANSC 234Biochemistry 23 credits
Metabolism in humans and domestic animals. The chemistry of alimentary digestion, absorption, transport, intermediary metabolism and excretion.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 323Mammalian Physiology3 credits
A study of the organization, functions and regulation of various organ systems in mammals. The nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems are discussed.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 424Metabolic Endocrinology3 credits
A detailed study of the endocrine system and its role in the maintenance of homeostasis in higher vertebrates, including the endocrine regulation of energy balance.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
FDSC 200Introduction to Food Science3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
FDSC 251Food Chemistry 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
FDSC 305Food Chemistry 23 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
LSCI 204Genetics3 credits
The course integrates classical, molecular and population genetics of animals, plants, bacteria and viruses. The aim is to understand the flow of genetic information within a cell, within families and in populations. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving based learning. The laboratory exercises will emphasize the interpretation of genetic experimental data.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
LSCI 211Biochemistry 13 credits
Biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; enzymes and coenzymes. Introduction to intermediary metabolism.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
LSCI 230Introductory Microbiology3 credits
Microbial growth and activity in soil, water, food, plants, people and animals.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · LSCI 230
NUTR 207Nutrition and Health3 credits
Provides students who have a basic biology/chemistry background with the fundamental information on how macronutrients, vitamins and minerals are metabolized in the body, followed by application to evaluate current issues of maximizing health and disease prevention at different stages of the lifecycle.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 214Food Fundamentals4 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 307Metabolism and Human Nutrition3 credits
This course looks at the importance of nutrition from the molecular to the organismal levels in human health and disease. The focus will be on the significance of nutrients in regulating metabolism, and impact of genotype in the metabolism of nutrients.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 322Applied Sciences Communication3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 337Nutrition Through Life3 credits
Nutrient utilization, requirements and recommended allowances as related to physiological development throughout the life cycle. Physiological, psychological and environmental determinants of eating behaviour.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 344Clinical Nutrition 14 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 401Emerging Issues in Nutrition1 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 450Research Methods: Human Nutrition3 credits
Introduction to how diverse approaches to nutrition research including international, community, laboratory, clinical, molecular, meta-analyses are necessary to advance the field of nutrition. Emphasis on ethics, scientific method, research process and analysis of results.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 501Nutrition in the Majority World3 credits
Current nutrition-related issues in the Majority World, emphasizing young children and other vulnerable groups. The integration of a life science and social science perspective. The multiple causes, consequences, policies, and interventions related to current nutrition.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 505Public Health Nutrition3 credits
This course focuses on the nutrition status of populations, communities and groups of people using a public health lens. It identifies and assesses human nutrition issues and problems, their causes, influencing factors and social conditions using a social determinants of health framework. Offers opportunities to design and conduct needs assessments, design and plan programs and plan for their evaluation. The purpose and role of participatory approaches with diverse populations and Indigenous populations in particular will be analyzed. Health systems, public health and political influence in Canada, as related to nutrition will be addressed.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 512Herbs, Foods and Phytochemicals3 credits
An overview of the use of herbal medicines and food phytochemicals and the benefits and risks of their consumption. The physiological basis for activity and the assessment of toxicity will be presented. Current practices relating to the regulation, commercialization and promotion of herbs and phytochemicals will be considered.
MCGILL complete current official course definition

Common complementary choices12 listed

Choose 6 credits.

ANSC 433Animal Nutrition and Metabolism3 credits
Introduction to fundamental aspects of animal nutrition, including gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology; nutrient digestion, absorption, and metabolism; nutrient functions and requirements of livestock species; evaluation of feedstuffs and their use in ration formulation; and feeding strategies. Laboratory classes will include hands-on experience on feed analyses, gastrointestinal tract dissections, nutritional experiments and demonstrations in livestock species as well as computer-based ration balancing exercises.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 560Biology of Lactation3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
FDSC 537Nutraceutical Chemistry3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
FDSC 545Advances in Food Microbiology3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 503Nutrition and Exercise3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 507Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 511Nutrition and Behaviour3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 537Advanced Human Metabolism3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 545Clinical Nutrition 24 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 546Clinical Nutrition 34 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 551Analysis of Nutrition Data3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
PARA 438Immunology3 credits
An in-depth analysis of the principles of cellular and molecular immunology. The emphasis of the course is on host defence against infection and on diseases caused by abnormal immune responses.
MCGILL complete current official course definition

Concentration choices16 listed

Choose 6 credits.

AGEC 330Agriculture and Food Markets3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
AGEC 442Economics of International Agricultural Development3 credits
The course deals with economic aspects of international development with emphasis on the role of food, agriculture and the resource sector in the economy of developing countries. Topics will include world food analysis, development project analysis and policies for sustainable development. Development case studies will be used.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
AGRI 340Principles of Ecological Agriculture3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
AGRI 411Global Issues on Development, Food and Agriculture3 credits
International development and world food security and challenges in developing countries. Soil and water management, climate change, demographic issues, plant and animal resources conservation, bio-products and biofuels, economic and environmental issues specially in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Globalization, sustainable development, technology transfer and human resources needs for rural development.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 560Biology of Lactation3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
ANTH 302New Horizons in Medical Anthropology3 credits
Using recent ethnographies as textual material, this course will cover theoretical and methodological developments in medical anthropology since the early 1990's. Topics include a reconsideration of the relationship between culture and biology, medical pluralism revisited, globalization and health and disease, and social implications of new biomedical technologies.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
GEOG 303Health Geography3 credits
Discussion of the research questions and methods of health geography. Particular emphasis on health inequalities at multiple geographic scales and the theoretical links between characteristics of places and the health of people.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
GEOG 403Global Health and Environmental Change3 credits
Major themes and contemporary case studies in global health and environmental change. Focus on understanding global trends in emerging infectious disease from social, biophysical, and geographical perspectives, and critically assessing the health implications of environmental change in different international contexts.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NRSC 515Water and Health3 credits
Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control water-related hazards such as: biological, chemical, and physical. Considerations for public health and environmental management.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 341Global Food Security3 credits
Food insecurity is one of the most critical issues humanity has faced in history. The magnitude of this phenomenon, reflected in its worldwide presence and in the number of individuals affected, makes it an imperative component of all nations' and of all internaltional agencies' agendas. Its complexity of determinants and its numerous consequences require the involvement of multipe disciplines and sectors. McGill undergraduate students as future professionals tackling global issues require an integrated and multidisciplinary training on food security.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 430Directed Studies: Dietetics and Nutrition 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
NUTR 506Qualitative Methods in Nutrition3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Global Nutrition
PARA 410Environment and Infection3 credits
Infectious pathogens of humans and animals and their impact on the global environment are considered. The central tenet is that infectious pathogens are environmental risk factors. The course considers their impact on the human condition and juxtaposes the impact of control and treatment measures and environmental change.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
PPHS 501Population Health and Epidemiology3 credits
This course presents concepts and methods of epidemiology at the introductory level. The use of epidemiologic methods for population and public health research and practice will be illustrated. A review of selected population health questions such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the cardiovascular disease epidemic, cigarette smoking, or screening for disease will be presented.
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PPHS 511Fundamentals of Global Health3 credits
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PPHS 529Global Environmental Health and Burden of Disease3 credits
This course presents the grand challenges in global health from environmental and occupational risks along with the multi-disciplinary methods used to identify, control, and prevent them. It will introduce students to knowledge and skills in core disciplines of environmental health and approaches to environmental risk recognition, control and prevention in a global context.
MCGILL complete current official course definition

Metabolism, Health and Disease

Required courses21 listed

63 credits. A grade of C or higher is required in each course.

AEMA 310Statistical Methods 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
ANSC 234Biochemistry 23 credits
Metabolism in humans and domestic animals. The chemistry of alimentary digestion, absorption, transport, intermediary metabolism and excretion.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 323Mammalian Physiology3 credits
A study of the organization, functions and regulation of various organ systems in mammals. The nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems are discussed.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 424Metabolic Endocrinology3 credits
A detailed study of the endocrine system and its role in the maintenance of homeostasis in higher vertebrates, including the endocrine regulation of energy balance.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
FDSC 200Introduction to Food Science3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
FDSC 251Food Chemistry 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
FDSC 305Food Chemistry 23 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
LSCI 204Genetics3 credits
The course integrates classical, molecular and population genetics of animals, plants, bacteria and viruses. The aim is to understand the flow of genetic information within a cell, within families and in populations. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving based learning. The laboratory exercises will emphasize the interpretation of genetic experimental data.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
LSCI 211Biochemistry 13 credits
Biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; enzymes and coenzymes. Introduction to intermediary metabolism.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
LSCI 230Introductory Microbiology3 credits
Microbial growth and activity in soil, water, food, plants, people and animals.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · LSCI 230
NUTR 207Nutrition and Health3 credits
Provides students who have a basic biology/chemistry background with the fundamental information on how macronutrients, vitamins and minerals are metabolized in the body, followed by application to evaluate current issues of maximizing health and disease prevention at different stages of the lifecycle.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 214Food Fundamentals4 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
NUTR 307Metabolism and Human Nutrition3 credits
This course looks at the importance of nutrition from the molecular to the organismal levels in human health and disease. The focus will be on the significance of nutrients in regulating metabolism, and impact of genotype in the metabolism of nutrients.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 322Applied Sciences Communication3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
NUTR 337Nutrition Through Life3 credits
Nutrient utilization, requirements and recommended allowances as related to physiological development throughout the life cycle. Physiological, psychological and environmental determinants of eating behaviour.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 344Clinical Nutrition 14 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
NUTR 401Emerging Issues in Nutrition1 credits
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NUTR 450Research Methods: Human Nutrition3 credits
Introduction to how diverse approaches to nutrition research including international, community, laboratory, clinical, molecular, meta-analyses are necessary to advance the field of nutrition. Emphasis on ethics, scientific method, research process and analysis of results.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 507Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
NUTR 512Herbs, Foods and Phytochemicals3 credits
An overview of the use of herbal medicines and food phytochemicals and the benefits and risks of their consumption. The physiological basis for activity and the assessment of toxicity will be presented. Current practices relating to the regulation, commercialization and promotion of herbs and phytochemicals will be considered.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 537Advanced Human Metabolism3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease

Common complementary choices12 listed

Choose 6 credits.

ANSC 433Animal Nutrition and Metabolism3 credits
Introduction to fundamental aspects of animal nutrition, including gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology; nutrient digestion, absorption, and metabolism; nutrient functions and requirements of livestock species; evaluation of feedstuffs and their use in ration formulation; and feeding strategies. Laboratory classes will include hands-on experience on feed analyses, gastrointestinal tract dissections, nutritional experiments and demonstrations in livestock species as well as computer-based ration balancing exercises.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 560Biology of Lactation3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
FDSC 537Nutraceutical Chemistry3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
FDSC 545Advances in Food Microbiology3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
NUTR 501Nutrition in the Majority World3 credits
Current nutrition-related issues in the Majority World, emphasizing young children and other vulnerable groups. The integration of a life science and social science perspective. The multiple causes, consequences, policies, and interventions related to current nutrition.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 503Nutrition and Exercise3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
NUTR 505Public Health Nutrition3 credits
This course focuses on the nutrition status of populations, communities and groups of people using a public health lens. It identifies and assesses human nutrition issues and problems, their causes, influencing factors and social conditions using a social determinants of health framework. Offers opportunities to design and conduct needs assessments, design and plan programs and plan for their evaluation. The purpose and role of participatory approaches with diverse populations and Indigenous populations in particular will be analyzed. Health systems, public health and political influence in Canada, as related to nutrition will be addressed.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 511Nutrition and Behaviour3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
NUTR 545Clinical Nutrition 24 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
NUTR 546Clinical Nutrition 34 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
NUTR 551Analysis of Nutrition Data3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
PARA 438Immunology3 credits
An in-depth analysis of the principles of cellular and molecular immunology. The emphasis of the course is on host defence against infection and on diseases caused by abnormal immune responses.
MCGILL complete current official course definition

Concentration choices20 listed

Choose 6 credits.

ANAT 214Systemic Human Anatomy3 credits
Introduction to the gross anatomy of the various organ systems of head, neck and trunk regions of the human body. Emphasis on functional anatomy. Laboratory component includes exploration of the human body through cadaveric prosections, imaging and other materials.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANAT 261Introduction to Dynamic Histology4 credits
An introduction to light and electron microscopic anatomy in which cell and tissue dynamics will be explored in the principal tissues and organs of the body.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANAT 262Introductory Molecular and Cell Biology3 credits
The architectural, functional and temporal continuity of organelles and the cytoskeleton of mammalian cells is introduced as well as their functional integration in the phenomena of exocytosis, endocytosis, protein trafficking and cell motility and adhesion.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANAT 322Neuroendocrinology3 credits
A lecture course describing brain-endocrine relationships. Emphasis on modern experimental evidence and conceptual developments within the field.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 312Animal Health and Disease3 credits
An introduction to the pathogenesis and control of diseases in farm animals. Immune response and other protective mechanisms. Implications of animal diseases and drug therapy for product safety and public health.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 324Developmental Biology and Reproduction3 credits
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ANSC 400Eukaryotic Cells and Viruses3 credits
The basic principles of molecular biology and the underlying molecular basis for various methodologies in molecular biology are covered. The molecular genetic basis for viral infections and tumorigenesis will be covered as examples of the use of molecular genetic approaches to address biological problems.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 560Biology of Lactation3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
BIOL 300Molecular Biology of the Gene3 credits
A survey of current knowledge and approaches in the area of regulation of gene expression, post-transcriptional control of gene expression, and signal transduction.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
BTEC 306Experiments in Biotechnology3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
MICR 341Mechanisms of Pathogenicity3 credits
A study of the means by which bacteria cause disease in animals and humans. Includes response of host to invading bacteria, bacterial attachment and penetration processes, and modes of actions of exotoxins and endotoxins.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 430Directed Studies: Dietetics and Nutrition 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Metabolism, Health and Disease
PARA 424Fundamental Parasitology3 credits
Systematics, morphology, biology and ecology of parasitic protozoa, flatworms, roundworms and arthropods with emphasis on economically and medically important species.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
PATH 300Human Disease3 credits
Provides a fundamental understanding of the diseases prevalent in North America, for upper level students in the biological sciences. Includes: general responses of cells and organ systems to injury; assessment of individual diseases by relating the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention to the primary biological abnormalities in each disorder.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
PHAR 300Drug Action3 credits
Principles of pharmacology and toxicology. Frequently encountered drugs will be used as a focus to illustrate sites and mechanisms of action, distribution, metabolism, elimination and adverse side effects.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
PHAR 301Drugs and Disease3 credits
This course further explores the basic principles of pharmacology as illustrated by drugs used in the treatment of disease. Emphasis is placed on drugs used for diseases prevalent in North America.
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PHAR 303Principles of Toxicology3 credits
Fundamental mechanisms by which toxic compounds damage a biological system (organelle, cell, organ, organism, ecosystem). Detection and quantification of toxicity and risk/benefit analysis are considered. Selected agents of current risk to human health or the environment are evaluated in depth.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
PHGY 311Channels, Synapses and Hormones3 credits
In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses on cellular communication in the nervous system and the endocrine system.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
PHGY 312Respiratory, Renal, and Cardiovascular Physiology3 credits
In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses underlying our current understanding of topics in renal, respiratory and cardiovascular functions explored beyond the introductory level.
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PHGY 313Blood, Gastrointestinal, and Immune Systems Physiology3 credits
In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses underlying our current understanding of topics in immunology, blood and fluids, and gastrointestinal physiology.
MCGILL complete current official course definition

Sports Nutrition

Required courses21 listed

63 credits. A grade of C or higher is required in each course.

AEMA 310Statistical Methods 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
ANSC 234Biochemistry 23 credits
Metabolism in humans and domestic animals. The chemistry of alimentary digestion, absorption, transport, intermediary metabolism and excretion.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 323Mammalian Physiology3 credits
A study of the organization, functions and regulation of various organ systems in mammals. The nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems are discussed.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 424Metabolic Endocrinology3 credits
A detailed study of the endocrine system and its role in the maintenance of homeostasis in higher vertebrates, including the endocrine regulation of energy balance.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
EDKP 395Exercise Physiology3 credits
Examination of the physiological responses of the neuromuscular, metabolic, endocrine, and circulatory and respiratory systems to acute and chronic exercise.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
FDSC 200Introduction to Food Science3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
FDSC 251Food Chemistry 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
FDSC 305Food Chemistry 23 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
LSCI 204Genetics3 credits
The course integrates classical, molecular and population genetics of animals, plants, bacteria and viruses. The aim is to understand the flow of genetic information within a cell, within families and in populations. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving based learning. The laboratory exercises will emphasize the interpretation of genetic experimental data.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
LSCI 211Biochemistry 13 credits
Biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; enzymes and coenzymes. Introduction to intermediary metabolism.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
LSCI 230Introductory Microbiology3 credits
Microbial growth and activity in soil, water, food, plants, people and animals.
McGill Minerva course catalogue · LSCI 230
NUTR 207Nutrition and Health3 credits
Provides students who have a basic biology/chemistry background with the fundamental information on how macronutrients, vitamins and minerals are metabolized in the body, followed by application to evaluate current issues of maximizing health and disease prevention at different stages of the lifecycle.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 214Food Fundamentals4 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 307Metabolism and Human Nutrition3 credits
This course looks at the importance of nutrition from the molecular to the organismal levels in human health and disease. The focus will be on the significance of nutrients in regulating metabolism, and impact of genotype in the metabolism of nutrients.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 322Applied Sciences Communication3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 337Nutrition Through Life3 credits
Nutrient utilization, requirements and recommended allowances as related to physiological development throughout the life cycle. Physiological, psychological and environmental determinants of eating behaviour.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 344Clinical Nutrition 14 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 401Emerging Issues in Nutrition1 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 450Research Methods: Human Nutrition3 credits
Introduction to how diverse approaches to nutrition research including international, community, laboratory, clinical, molecular, meta-analyses are necessary to advance the field of nutrition. Emphasis on ethics, scientific method, research process and analysis of results.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 503Nutrition and Exercise3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 512Herbs, Foods and Phytochemicals3 credits
An overview of the use of herbal medicines and food phytochemicals and the benefits and risks of their consumption. The physiological basis for activity and the assessment of toxicity will be presented. Current practices relating to the regulation, commercialization and promotion of herbs and phytochemicals will be considered.
MCGILL complete current official course definition

Common complementary choices13 listed

Choose 6 credits.

ANSC 433Animal Nutrition and Metabolism3 credits
Introduction to fundamental aspects of animal nutrition, including gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology; nutrient digestion, absorption, and metabolism; nutrient functions and requirements of livestock species; evaluation of feedstuffs and their use in ration formulation; and feeding strategies. Laboratory classes will include hands-on experience on feed analyses, gastrointestinal tract dissections, nutritional experiments and demonstrations in livestock species as well as computer-based ration balancing exercises.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
ANSC 560Biology of Lactation3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
FDSC 537Nutraceutical Chemistry3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
FDSC 545Advances in Food Microbiology3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 501Nutrition in the Majority World3 credits
Current nutrition-related issues in the Majority World, emphasizing young children and other vulnerable groups. The integration of a life science and social science perspective. The multiple causes, consequences, policies, and interventions related to current nutrition.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 505Public Health Nutrition3 credits
This course focuses on the nutrition status of populations, communities and groups of people using a public health lens. It identifies and assesses human nutrition issues and problems, their causes, influencing factors and social conditions using a social determinants of health framework. Offers opportunities to design and conduct needs assessments, design and plan programs and plan for their evaluation. The purpose and role of participatory approaches with diverse populations and Indigenous populations in particular will be analyzed. Health systems, public health and political influence in Canada, as related to nutrition will be addressed.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
NUTR 507Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 511Nutrition and Behaviour3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 537Advanced Human Metabolism3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 545Clinical Nutrition 24 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 546Clinical Nutrition 34 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 551Analysis of Nutrition Data3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
PARA 438Immunology3 credits
An in-depth analysis of the principles of cellular and molecular immunology. The emphasis of the course is on host defence against infection and on diseases caused by abnormal immune responses.
MCGILL complete current official course definition

Concentration choices11 listed

Choose 6 credits.

ANAT 214Systemic Human Anatomy3 credits
Introduction to the gross anatomy of the various organ systems of head, neck and trunk regions of the human body. Emphasis on functional anatomy. Laboratory component includes exploration of the human body through cadaveric prosections, imaging and other materials.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
EDKP 261Motor Development3 credits
Changes apparent in motor behaviour from conception to old age. Two perspectives are emphasized: 1) contemporary and historical theories of human development, 2) development of motor behaviour and influences of physical growth, sensori-perceptual development, information processing and socio-cultural factors.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
EDKP 330Physical Activity and Public Health3 credits
Introduction to literature on the role of physical activity and general health and well-being. Examination of exercise adherence issues, exercise prescription, and the economic impact of physical fitness programs in the workplace. Epidemiologic literature. Concepts of health promotion and public health.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
EDKP 445Exercise Metabolism3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
EDKP 446Physical Activity and Ageing3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
EDKP 448Exercise and Health Psychology3 credits
The psychological aspects of health and participation in exercise and physical activity. The application of psychological knowledge and methodology within exercise and health. Theory and evidence on selected topics in this area of study.
MCGILL complete current official course definition
EDKP 449Neuromuscular and Inflammatory Pathophysiology3 credits
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EDKP 485Cardiopulmonary Exercise Pathophysiology3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
EDKP 495Scientific Principles of Training3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 430Directed Studies: Dietetics and Nutrition 13 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition
NUTR 551Analysis of Nutrition Data3 credits
McGill 2026–27 Course Catalogue · Sports Nutrition

Elective choices

Choose 6 credits from your concentration’s common complementary list and 6 credits from its concentration list. Complete a further 15 elective credits.

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