
Course at a Glance
- PG DiplomaDegree level
- Program Format: Full-time, 1-yearDuration
- Toronto Metropolitan University, downtown Toronto campus, CanadaLocation
- Health and Well-beingField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Toronto Metropolitan University, downtown Toronto campusCampus
- Professional Master's Diploma in DieteticsAwards
- $19,196Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Toronto Metropolitan University’s Professional Master’s Diploma (PMDip) in Dietetics is a professional program that provides practical, hands-on dietetic experience in clinical, community and management settings, that enables students to obtain the The program is offered in partnership with North York General Hospital, SickKids, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Women’s College Hospital. NYGH and Unity Health remain as partners, however, they are not accepting PMDip Dietetic students for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Please refer to the MHSc Nutrition Communication program for placement opportunities in these hospitals.
Is this course right for you?
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeMajor Research Project-based
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
'To be considered for admission to Toronto Metropolitan University's Professional Master's Diploma in Dietetics, you must meet the minimum program requirements. You must be eligible to study in Canada, have graduated from one of the following programs, within the past three years and have a minimum B average (3.0/4.33) in the last two years of study: an Accreditation Canada's EQual program accredited Canadian undergraduate dietetics program; OR an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited undergraduate program.' | 'International educated applicants and applicants who graduated from an accredited Canadian dietetic undergraduate program more than 3 years prior to applying are required to take the Knowledge and Competency Assessment Tool (KCAT) and achieve a Level 1 result to be eligible to apply to the MHSc Nutrition Communication or PMDip Dietetics programs.' | 'Strong oral and written communication skills are required for program entry and success.' | 'Please note that this program is open to qualified applicants who wish to become registered dietitians. It is not open to individuals who are or have been dietitians in Canada.' | Required documents include a statement of interest in business-letter format addressed to the Partner Hospital Practicum Coordinator. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/nutrition/graduate/admissions/dietetics/ · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 93; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Certification of English proficiency is not required if the applicant has completed two or more years of full-time postsecondary education at a Canadian university, or two or more years of full-time postsecondary education at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, or a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction. An official statement from the institution's Registrar's office confirming English as the Medium of Instruction is required for the exemption. Courses completed at a Canadian College will not exempt an applicant. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/requirements/ · Application fee: CAD 110.00 per program application, CAD 150.00 for the MBA program - 'each application submitted requires a non-refundable application fee of $110 per program or $150 for the MBA program'. Applicants may apply to a maximum of three programs and pay the fee for each. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/online/ · Deposit: CAD 2,000.00 confirmation deposit for international students (all full-time programs, part-time programs, MBA and Computer Networks Full-time); domestic deposit is CAD 500 full-time, CAD 250 part-time, CAD 1,000 MBA and CAD 1,000 Computer Networks Full-time. Non-refundable except where a study permit application has been denied. Fall deposits can be made from June 1, 2026 and are due June 14, 2026; winter from October 2, 2026, due October 16, 2026; spring from February 3, 2026, due February 17, 2026. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/deposit/
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$19,196 CAD / year≈ $14,115 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsTMU states funding for graduate students 'comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends' with additional internal and external funding sources, and encourages applicants to submit before the first consideration date 'to increase their chances of securing financial support'. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: TMU's graduate Application Dates page (last updated September 15, 2026) states 'Fall 2027 Applications will open September 30, 2026' and 'Fall 2026 applications are now closed'; its Fall table still carries the previous cycle's heading 'First Considerati…
Visa & support journey
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- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Dietetics - PMDip cost?
CAD 19,196 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
Program Format: Full-time, 1-year, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
'To be considered for admission to Toronto Metropolitan University's Professional Master's Diploma in Dietetics, you must meet the minimum program requirements. You must be eligible to study in Canada, have graduated from one of the following programs, within the past three years and have a minimum B average (3.0/4.33) in the last two years of study: an Accreditation Canada's EQual program accredited Canadian undergraduate dietetics program; OR an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited undergraduate program.' | 'International educated applicants and applicants who graduated from an accredited Canadian dietetic undergraduate program more than 3 years prior to applying are required to take the Knowledge and Competency Assessment Tool (KCAT) and achieve a Level 1 result to be eligible to apply to the MHSc Nutrition Communication or PMDip Dietetics programs.' | 'Strong oral and written communication skills are required for program entry and success.' | 'Please note that this program is open to qualified applicants who wish to become registered dietitians. It is not open to individuals who are or have been dietitians in Canada.' | Required documents include a statement of interest in business-letter format addressed to the Partner Hospital Practicum Coordinator. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/nutrition/graduate/admissions/dietetics/ · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 93; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Certification of English proficiency is not required if the applicant has completed two or more years of full-time postsecondary education at a Canadian university, or two or more years of full-time postsecondary education at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, or a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction. An official statement from the institution's Registrar's office confirming English as the Medium of Instruction is required for the exemption. Courses completed at a Canadian College will not exempt an applicant. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/requirements/ · Application fee: CAD 110.00 per program application, CAD 150.00 for the MBA program - 'each application submitted requires a non-refundable application fee of $110 per program or $150 for the MBA program'. Applicants may apply to a maximum of three programs and pay the fee for each. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/online/ · Deposit: CAD 2,000.00 confirmation deposit for international students (all full-time programs, part-time programs, MBA and Computer Networks Full-time); domestic deposit is CAD 500 full-time, CAD 250 part-time, CAD 1,000 MBA and CAD 1,000 Computer Networks Full-time. Non-refundable except where a study permit application has been denied. Fall deposits can be made from June 1, 2026 and are due June 14, 2026; winter from October 2, 2026, due October 16, 2026; spring from February 3, 2026, due February 17, 2026. Source: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/deposit/
Is there a scholarship?
TMU states funding for graduate students 'comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends' with additional internal and external funding sources, and encourages applicants to submit before the first consideration date 'to increase their chances of securing financial support'. Source View scholarship page
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