Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) cost?

  CAD 29,030 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  1 year, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. To be considered for admission into the Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) you must meet the following: Graduated (or will be graduating in spring convocation of 2027) from a Canadian accredited dietetic/nutrition undergraduate program within the last 3 years or have met upgrading requirements as assessed by the College of Dietitians of Manitoba (CDM). A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours (or two years equivalent) of university level course work. Courses that are in progress at the time of application are not included in the original GPA calculation, however a 3.0 must be maintained to meet the conditions of an admission offer. It is strongly recommended that applicants have a minimum grade of ‘B’ or equivalent in all upper level 3000/4000 (third or fourth year) Nutrition courses (HNSC for UM students). Official confirmation from CDM verifying that all required courses have been completed (or will be completed by the end of winter 2027) and the academic upgrading requirements have been met at their required grade threshold. CDM may require Academic upgrading for applicants that are 1) internationally educated or 2) have graduated from a Canadian accredited dietetic/nutrition undergraduate program more than 3 years ago. Applicants within these categories should consult with CDM before applying. Eligible for registration as a Student Dietitian with CDM. Applicants with Academic or non-Academic Misconduct notations on their transcripts will not be eligible to apply. International students who completed the University of Manitoba B.Sc. in Human Nutritional Sciences are eligible to apply for the MAHN program, and if accepted, will pay tuition based on their residency status. Unlike many other graduate studies programs, applicants do not require advisors or supervisors to apply to the program. 2027-28 MAHN Application Manual Confirmation of Completion of Academic Program Form In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Applicants can be conditionally admitted into a program if they are admitted into the English Language Centre’s Intensive Academic English Program ( IAEP) Level 5/AEPUC entrance requirements. Proof of this may be submitted in the form of an admission letter from the English Language Centre. The AEPUCE program must be completed prior to starting their Master’s program. The Confirmation of Completion of Academic Program Form must be: Completed by the Director of the accredited Canadian undergraduate Dietetics program. For University of Manitoba students, please email aginfo@umanitoba.ca requesting the Confirmation of Completion application form before December 11th so · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 61; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exempt if the applicant holds a high school diploma or university degree from Canada or a country on UM's English Language Proficiency Test Exemption List. Conditional admission is available via the English Language Centre's Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) Level 5/AEPUCE. Source: https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/admissions/requirements · Application fee: CAD 130.00 (international applicant fee; domestic CAD 100.00) · Deposit: CAD 2000.00

• Is there a scholarship?

  International Excellence Entrance Scholarship: one award of CAD 25,000 and two awards of CAD 10,000 each year for international high school graduates entering first year full-time (minimum 80% course load) with a minimum 90% admission average over five senior-level courses; application deadline December 1. Source:. Further international awards View scholarship page