Student fees (tuition) are payable at the start of each term. For the 2007-2008 academic year, student fees are as follows:
$2755.58 Fall 2007
$2456.58 Winter 2008
$2456.53 Spring 2008
Fees for 2008-2009 will be posted when they become available (during the Spring 2008 term).
The School of Nutrition offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Health Science (MHSc) degree in Nutrition Communication that is unique in Canada. The School is a leader in the education of nutrition and food professionals. This program, and its focus on nutrition communication, builds upon a unique undergraduate program as well as the emerging graduate programs in the School of Graduate Studies. Throughout the course of study, students develop advanced knowledge and skills in the interpretation and communication of nutrition and food issues to audiences that range from small, via individual and group counseling, to large, via
To provide students with an advanced understanding of the context, theory and practice of evidence-based nutrition and emerging communication strategies. To develop a critical awareness of the scientific process and outcomes, and their impact on both public policy and individual health behaviours. To understand the psychosocial construction of health, nutrition and food and how these processes are best used for effective nutrition communication and advocacy. To provide a curriculum that emphasizes the interdependence of individual and societal factors, the relative values of risk and benefit, and the complexities of interpersonal, computer and mass communication mediated strategies to communicate nutrition and
Admission Requirements and Application Procedures Four-year bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food (or equivalent), and Minimum of a B average (or equivalent), and completion of at least one of each of the following: undergraduate research methods course (or equivalent), introduction to statistics course (or equivalent), an interpersonal/professional communications course, a course in biological sciences (e.g., physiology, biochemistry) , and a course in social sciences (e.g., sociology, psychology); Two letters of recommendation; Statement of interest in the master’s program in relation to your experiences and career aspirations (800-1000 words). Your current resume, highlighting the experiences that have enhanced your communication skills Two samples of verifiable communication
The objective of the Master in Communication in Nutrition and Health is to train professionals in the field of communication with ability to transmit information to the company quality, objective and rigorous related sector. In addition to providing the knowledge necessary to understand its full dimension in the world of nutrition and health, the Master's program provides the students: - A thorough knowledge of drafting techniques in order to "translate" for the general public expertise. - A thorough knowledge of the techniques of business communication. - The ability to respond since the report called "food crisis" - A strong research
Admission Requirements (2008 - 2009) Alberta High School diploma or equivalent with at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalents. All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. English Language Proficiency is a requirement for all SAIT Polytechnic programs. For more information, please refer to the English Proficiency section. For upgrading options, please refer to the Academic Upgrading program. For international students, please refer to the International section. For mature students, please refer to the Admissions section. Selection Criteria This program typically has more applications than seats. Meeting
Graduates can pursue careers as technical communicators in a wide range of fields, including computer applications and development, banking and finance, telecommunications, engineering, health and nutrition, aerospace, manufacturing, environment and resources management. Graduates will find employment as technical writers and designers for product-user documents, reference manuals, templates, on-line help files, web pages, instructional and procedural documents and various marketing and organizational materials.
Admission Requirements and Equivalent Standing Guidelines Applicants educated outside of Ontario must submit evidence of standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six Grade 12 U or M courses. It is essential that program-specific subject requirements and grades for specific Ryerson programs form part of the academic background of applicants from outside Ontario, especially in the last two years of secondary school studies. The number of applications we receive greatly exceeds the number of spaces available in each program and the possession of the minimum requirements in no way guarantees acceptance. Due to competition candidates may