Prior to this, programs in nutrition and dietetics were offered through the College of Home Economics. It involves a new structure and a new partnership with the Regina Health District, Saskatoon District Health and other health districts and Tribal Councils in the province. All of the required professional experiences are included within the nutrition degree , and all graduates, on successful completion of a national exam, qualify for professional dietetics registration.
Advanced studies lead to university faculty positions and work with international health agencies.
Please refer to the 1997-98 Calendar for details on program requirements including Food Safe I and Public Speaking certificates. No new applicants will be accepted to the direct-entry program. Returning students may apply for admission to the revised program, and would compete through the admission process for the revised program. For students in the revised program, the professional experiences required for the dietetics profession are included within the degree. For students in the direct-entry program, the experiences may be obtained through postgraduate dietetic internship or graduate degree plus achievement of specific competencies.