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Choose Western for a transformative education in Foods and Nutrition, where you'll explore the vital role of nutrition in society. Dive into food science, health determinants, and cultural influences. With specialized modules, including Nutrition and Dietetics, you'll be equipped for a dynamic career in research, healthcare, and the food industry.
Nutrition is crucial for promoting health, preventing and managing diseases, and addressing public health challenges. Join a community dedicated to fostering your passion for nutrition and understanding the impact of food in human life.
Degree Type
BScFN
Duration of Study
3-4 years
Start Date
September 2027
Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
OUAC Code
EH
Admission Average Guideline
Low to mid 80s
First-Year Class Size
65
Co-op / Internship
Available
In the Foods & Nutrition program, you will study a wide range of concepts related to food and nutrition. Whether you are interested in learning about the impact the food industry has on our global world; in understanding the societal determinants of health; in researching the chemical composition of food; or exploring how cultures can influence food habits – in our Foods & Nutrition program, you decide! Under the guidance of your award-winning professors, you will evaluate how food and nutrition impact all areas of our lives.
The home of experiential learning for the Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences
The state-of-the-art Academic Pavilion is surrounded by forest and nature on all sides, and boasts six labs, three classrooms and ample student lounge and study spaces. The spacious atrium on the ground floor is centrally located to the two Food Preparation Labs, Commercial Kitchen and Sensory Lab. On the second floor, you'll find the Food Science Lab, Research Lab and Nutrition Counselling Room, along with several classrooms, and a bright and welcoming student lounge with hilltop views of the surrounding forest and downtown London skyline beyond.
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Jasna Twynstra is a professor and graduate chair in the Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences and associate scientist with the Children’s Health Research Institute.
Professor Twynstra is dedicated to improving the field of prenatal nutrition so that every pregnant person has the proper resources from the start, helping them feel confident in making dietary choices throughout pregnancy, and beyond.
