Nutrition Undergraduate Degree Program
The B.Sc.(Nutrition) program involves a unique structure and a partnership with the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, Saskatoon Health Region and other health regions and Tribal Councils in the province. Previously, University of Saskatchewan students interested in becoming dietitians completed the four-year degree in Nutrition and then competed in a national competition to obtain a one-year dietetic internship. Students now take a pre-Nutrition year and then apply to the four-year program. All of the required professional experiences are included within the nutrition degree, and all graduates, on successful completion of a national exam, qualify for professional dietetics registration. The program is accredited by Dietitians of Canada (DC), the national association for dietitians and nutritionists, and meets DC education guidelines.
The professional experiences are provided primarily through the Professional Practice courses (NUTR 230.3, 330.3, 430.3 and 530.33. NUTR 530.33 (fourth year of the program) is a 36-week* practice-based experience (Internship) and students have their home base with the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region or Saskatoon Health Region.
*This 36 week period includes a two-week break half-way through the practice-based experience.