Essential Courses for Dietetics Program at Memorial University and Acadia University

If you’re pursuing a career in dietetics, it’s crucial to complete the following courses at Memorial University of Newfoundland to ensure your smooth transition into the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (Dietetics option) program:

Required Courses at Memorial University:

1. Biology 1001
2. Chemistry Courses:
   • Chemistry 1050 (or Chemistry 1200)
   • Chemistry 1051 (or Chemistry 1001)*
   • Chemistry 2400 (Note: Completion of Chemistry 1051 is necessary before Fall of your second year to be eligible for Chemistry 2400.)
3. English Courses:
   • English 1090
   • One Creative Writing (CRW) course, or (English 1000, 1001)
4. Mathematics Courses:
   • Mathematics 1090
   • Mathematics 1000 (or Mathematics 1006) (Note: Students who are not required to complete Mathematics 1090 in order to satisfy the prerequisites for Mathematics 1000 or 1006 may replace it with any elective.)
5. Pharmacy or Biochemistry Courses:
   • Pharmacy 2002, Pharmacy 2003
   • Pharmacy 2004 (or Biochemistry 2201 or Human Biosciences 2001)
6. Psychology Courses:
   • Psychology 1000
   • Psychology 1001
7. Statistics Courses:
   • Statistics 2500 (or 2550)
   • Statistics 2501 (or 2530, 2560)
8. Arts Electives:
   • Two Arts Electives (Note: Specific Arts subjects are required; refer below for acceptable subjects.)

Distance Learning Requirements through Open Acadia:

To complete your dietetics coursework, you will also need to enroll in three distance courses through Open Acadia:

• Nutrition 2323: Food and People
• Nutrition 1313: Human Nutrition 1
• Nutrition 1323: Human Nutrition 2 (Note: NUTR 2323 and NUTR 1313 do not have prerequisites; however, NUTR 1313 is a prerequisite for NUTR 1323.)

For direct enrollment in Open Acadia courses, visit: Open Acadia Registration.

Program Notes and Requirements:

• Only ten students are admitted to the program each year, and only these students can take the three Pharmacy courses.
• A minimum grade of 55% is required in all 17 Memorial University courses, and a minimum grade of 70% (B-) is required in each Open Acadia course to progress to the third year at Acadia University.
• To graduate from Acadia’s program, you must complete a minor. Completing three Chemistry courses plus Pharmacy 2004 (or Biochemistry 2201 / Human Biosciences 2001) with a minimum grade of 55% will fulfill this requirement and lead to a Chemistry minor.
• Acceptable Arts Electives: Courses in Art, Classics, Comparative Religion, Economics, English, Environment and Sustainability Studies, French, German, Greek, History, Latin, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish, and Theatre Studies.
• Non-Acceptable Arts Electives: Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology, and Human Kinetics and Recreation.

For inquiries about acceptable Arts electives, especially courses offered by the Faculties of Arts and HSS at Memorial University, please contact adsu@mun.ca.

Additional Information:

• A dietetics internship or practicum is required for licensing as a dietitian, with a 60-65% success rate for placements.
• To apply for the Acadia Dietetic Practicum Program, you must achieve a grade of at least B- in NUTR 1323, NUTR 1343, NUTR 2013, and NUTR 2023 at Acadia.

Contact Information:

• Memorial University Component: For questions regarding Memorial University’s component of the program, please reach out to the Dean of Science Office at adsu@mun.ca.
• Acadia University Component: For inquiries about Acadia University’s portion of the program, contact Lynn Coleman in the School of Nutrition and Dietetics at lynn.coleman@acadiau.ca, or visit at PO Box 68, 12 University Avenue, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6. Phone: (902) 585-1366 or email nutr@acadiau.ca.

Ensure you meet all requirements and deadlines to advance smoothly through this distinguished dietetics program. Apply today to start your path to a fulfilling career in nutrition and dietetics.