This page serves as a key resource for current MND students to understand the program, their responsibilities, and the resources available to support them.
Program People and Places
Meet the Team: Tamara Cohen, Anna Brisco, and Xinyan Fan are the core MND faculty and staff. Our offices are in the Food Nutrition and Health Building, located at 2205 East Mall.
The LFS Grad Student Handbook has more about facilities and how to book rooms.
The FNH Health and Safety page shares more about building safety and emergency procedures.
The UBC Program and Dietetics Profession
See About the Program to learn more about UBC Dietetics program vision, values, and learning outcomes.
See Why Dietetics to learn more about the profession in Canada. MND Students are strongly encouraged to join Dietitians of Canada, in order to access the student network, including blogs, free webinars, and discounted online courses.
Program Policies and Procedures
Students are expected to review and understand UBC Vancouver, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and Program policies and procedures throughout their studies. Learn more from the program policies page.
Program Accreditation Status
The MND program curriculum supports graduating students to achieve entry-to-practice competence in dietetics, as described by the Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice.
The MND program is currently in the process of being “Registered” for accreditation with Accreditation Canada/EQual. “Registered” status serves as an important demonstration of our commitment to providing quality education in alignment with accreditation and regulatory requirements. “Registered” status is not an accreditation status, nor does it guarantee any eventual accreditation.
If you require additional information regarding our “Registered” accreditation status and endeavors and/or any potential implications this may have on your future abilities to practice as a healthcare professional, we encourage you to reach out to Anna Brisco, MND Program Lead.
Program Requirements
Students in the MND must meet specific requirements outside of their academic and practical coursework. Some of these requirements, such as a Criminal Records Check, must be initiated prior to starting in September. Students are required to self-enroll in the MND Canvas site for their respective cohort; further details will be communicated to students upon program admission.
Course Requirements
The UBC Academic Calendar is the official guide for course requirements. Please note: students are required to follow the version of degree requirements for the year they were admitted to the MND.
The MND is academically rigorous, and does not permit students to take credit courses outside the program curriculum.
Year 1: FNH 380, HUNU 500, 510, 540, 545, 550, 573, 575, 579*^
Year 2+: HUNU 515, 525, 541, 560, 576, 577, 580, 581^, 582*, 583*`
*Practice Education Placements; ^Capstone Research Project; `Year 3 Term W1
Practice Education Placement Requirements
A detailed list of pre-placement requirements and placement processes will be communicated to students in a timely manner via the MND Student Canvas site.
Graduate Student Advising and Supports
The first point of contact for advising is Xinyan Fan. Anna Brisco will advise related to academics and practice education. Each MND student will have regular check-ins each term.
MND Student Resources
Do you have a new concern, and aren’t sure who to talk to? Use our handy flowchart to connect with the most relevant UBC resources: Link to Flow Chart
See Current Student Resources to explore UBC student websites with information regarding financial aid, scholarship and work opportunities, housing and accommodation, student health, and ways to get involved on campus.
LFS Embedded Counsellor: Nicole Adoranti is the designated counsellor for the faculty. She can support dietetics students through free individual counselling, education, or connecting with resources. Please email her directly or call UBC Counselling to book an appointment.