The Nutrition and Food Service Management Department has different programs that are specific to each individual’s goals – career or personal. These include and associate degree, diplomas, and a diploma with advanced standing.
All faculty are experts in their field and are registered dietitians.
All programs accepts students for every term; however, prospective students must apply three months prior to the term they intend to start. Late applications are welcome, but space may be limited.
The Associate of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition prepares students to meet course requirements for application to the BSc (Food, Nutrition, and Health) program in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. If eligible, the students can then apply to their Dietetics program. The courses may also meet the requirements of other dietetics programs across Canada.
We recommend prospective students review our Nutrition Career Pathways options to assist in determining which program works best for your goals.
Nutrition Career Pathways - PDF
The majority of our courses are university transferable. We recommend students contact the institute that you are transferring to well in advance to confirm transferability and consult the BC Transfer Guide.
All programs accepts students for every term; however, prospective students must apply three months prior to the term they intend to start. Late applications are welcome, but space may be limited.
Our courses are very popular with other programs, especially our nutrition and sports nutrition courses, such as those listed below.
Langara believes in accessible education. We understand that money is hard to come by, but there are options for students.
Part-time BC Student funding through loans and grants is available for BC residents. Residents of BC studying in a 20% or 40% course load (3-8 credits) may be eligible to apply for part-time student loans and/or grants.
You don't have to be an A+ student to qualify for a scholarship. Grades matter, but so can volunteering, community service, and other criteria. There are four different Nutrition and Food Service Management Scholarships, PLUS tons more general scholarships and bursaries available as well.
Nutrition and Food Service Scholarships
Langara also has access to BC Student Loans. Our financial aid staff are always willing to help our students find a way to fund their education to make their goals become reality.
