School of Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

ACADEMICS

• I have previous college/university education, how can I find out which of my credits will transfer to this degree?
• When is the deadline to submit my transfer credit application? Where do I hand them in?
• How do I apply for Transfer Credits?
• I have a health-related Undergraduate Degree already - can I just upgrade some courses?
• I've completed part of a degree at a different institution, what year would I be in when I enter the School of Nutrition?
• Is it possible to "fast-track" through the program or complete it if less than 4 years?
• Do you offer courses by Internet, correspondence, or night school?
• I'm a first-year student, how do I enroll in courses?
• As a transfer student, what can I do before I have been accepted?

ADMISSIONS

• How do I apply for admissions into the Nutrition and Food program?
• When are admission deadlines for the program?
• Is admissions to the program Fall only? Yes.
• I don’t have all the required courses to apply to the program. Where can I go to upgrade my high school credits and obtain prerequisites for the program?
• I didn’t get accepted. What can I do to improve my chances next year?

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

• Where can I get financial aid to help pay for school?
• Are there part-time jobs available on-campus for students?
• How much is tuition?

GENERAL

• What are the classes like?
• I'm interested in learning more about the program. Where can I find information?
• How do I schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor?
• What type of job opportunities are available to graduates of the Nutrition and Food Program?
• How do I become a Registered Dietitian?

IMPORTANT DATES / DEADLINES

• Please see Ryerson University Significant Dates in the calendar

• Q. I have previous college/university education, how can I find out which of my credits will transfer to this degree?
• A. Courses can only be assessed by the transfer credit office once you have been offered admissions into the program. If you are considering applying to the program, your credits cannot be assessed until an offer of admission has been made from Ryerson. For further information on the courses required for the Nutrition and Food, Bachelor of Applied Science, please see the course calendar by semester.
  
  

• Q. When is the deadline to submit my transfer credit application? Where do I hand them in?
• A. The transfer credit deadlines have been divided for the Fall and Winter terms. Please see the transfer credit website for more details on deadlines for each term and the application procedure. 
  
  
  
• Q. How do I apply for Transfer Credits?
• A. Before you can apply for transfer credits, you must:
                1st - accept your offer of admission
                2nd - activate your my.ryerson.ca account
  The online application for transfer credits is found in the RAMSS tab of your Ryerson Account. For further information, see Ryerson’s Transfer Credit website and scroll down.
  
  

• Q. I have a health-related Undergraduate Degree already- can I just upgrade some courses?
• A. No, not unless you have already completed a Dietitians of Canada Accredited Nutrition program. Otherwise, if accepted to the BASc program, you may be granted a maximum of 20 transfer credits towards the BASc degree. Graduating with our BASc degree will qualify you to apply for post-graduation internships or DC-accredited combined masters/internship programs. Apply to Ryerson University for admission to the BASc program in Nutrition & Food.
  
  
  
• Q. I've completed part of a degree at a different institution, what year would I be in when I enter the Nutrition program?
• A. The year you start in would depend on courses that would be able to transfer over from your previous education. Due to the specific courses required for to complete the Nutrition degree at Ryerson, many transfer students will have a reduced course-load, start off in first year, but are able to take some second year courses.
  
  

• Q. Is it possible to "fast-track" through the program or complete it in less than 4 years?
• A. Many of the core-nutrition courses are only available once per year and have prerequisite courses. However, more general courses, such as Liberal Studies and Professional & Professionally-Related Courses can be taken in the Spring/Summer semesters, as well as through night school during the Fall and Winter semesters. If these types of courses are taken during the spring/summer or night school, this generally results in a reduced course-load, however, it is not likely to drastically decrease the duration it takes to complete the degree.
  
  

• Q. Do you offer courses by internet, correspondence, or night school?
• A. Some courses are offered via night school or distance education, however most of the core nutrition courses are only offered during the day. For more information on night school and distance education, please use the Course Planning Tool to search for the classes you require and visit the Chang School to see availability.
  
  

• Q. I'm a first-year student, how do I enroll in courses for the upcoming year?
• A. As a first-year student, you will be automatically enrolled in core nutrition courses, HOWEVER, you will be required to enroll in your liberal studies course YOURSELF during the first-year enrollment period. Additionally, you will be required to enroll yourself in your courses for each additional term after first year. There will be workshops held throughout the school year that teach you how to plan your courses, choose minors and select your course intentions for the following year.
  
  
  
• Q. As a transfer student, what can I do before I have been accepted?
• A. Some courses are offered in the Spring and Summer semesters at Ryerson University through the Chang School for Continuing Education (CE) which will count for credit towards the Nutrition and Food degree. For more information, please view the Course Planning Tool and then speak with the academic advisor.

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• Q. How do I apply for admissions into the Nutrition and Food program?
• A. The type of application needed for admissions depends on the type of applicant you are classified as (direct from high school, previous college/university education, mature student, special student, etc.). Please see the Application Form website for undergraduate admissions application information.
  
  

• Q. When are admission deadlines for the program?
• A. The admission deadline for the School of Nutrition is March 1^st.
  
  

• Q. Is admissions to the program Fall only?
• A. Currently we are only offering admissions into the School of Nutrition for Fall term.
  
  

• Q. I don’t have all the required courses to apply to the program. Where can I go to upgrade my high school credits and obtain prerequisites for the program?
• A. There are a few ways you can upgrade or obtain your high school credits. The Chang School offers Academic Bridging Courses which you can take to obtain prerequisite courses. There are also a variety of independent learning centers which offer day and night courses, as well as night school courses through your local Board of Education. For more information, please see the Upgrade Resources section of the Continuing Education website.
  
  
  
• Q. I didn’t get accepted. What can I do to improve my chances next year?
• A. Review common reasons for non-approval and suggestions for next steps and/or upgrading.
  
  

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• Q. Where can I get financial aid to help pay for school?
• A. There are a variety of scholarships and bursaries available through the School of Nutrition, as well as Ryerson University. For additional information on obtaining OSAP as well as other types of funding, please see the Student Financial Assistance website.
  
  

• Q. Are there part-time jobs available on-campus for students?
• A. There are part-time jobs for students on-campus, as well as a workstudy program available to those who qualify for OSAP. For further information, please see the Jobs On Campus website. Also, don't forget about the 30% off Tuition Grant applicable to eligible students.
  
  
  
• Q. How much is tuition?
• A. The fee charts used to calculate tuition are published in the Undergraduate Program Calendar or on the Fees & Finances website. Tuition and standard fees in 2013-2014 for first-year students are approximately $6,683 - $6,800, depending on the number of course you are registered for.
  
  

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• Q. What are the classes like?
• A. Class sizes vary from relatively small (25-30 students) in seminars or tutorials, to larger (over 100 students) in lectures.
  
  

• Q. I'm interested in learning more about the program. Where can I find information?
• A. You can find information about the program (and Ryerson) during Discover Ryerson Days. Be sure to also check out the Nutrition curriculum for information about courses required for the degree, as well as the About the Program webpage.
  
  

• Q. How do I schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor?
• A. Before scheduling an appointment with an advisor, please ensure you review all the Frequently Asked Questions and the Nutrition website. If you still need assistance, contact our Academic Advisor.
  
  

• Q. What type of job opportunities are available to graduates of the Nutrition and Food Program?
• A. Graduates of the program have a wide variety of opportunities available to them. From Dietetics to Food Development, and many more. For a listing of potential careers, please visit Career’s website.
  
  

• Q. How do I become a registered dietitian?
• A. Consult the Dietitians of Canada and College of Dietitians of Ontario websites for current information on how to become a dietitian. Select appropriate required courses, attend the Professional Pathway Workshops offered by the school’s DC Program Director and consult the Blackboard organization called "School of Nutrition Professional Pathways" for more details.
  
  

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