Applying to the Master of Applied Nutrition Program

Applying to Graduate Studies at Guelph

For full details on applying to be a graduate student at the University of Guelph, read the application guide from the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The guide covers important information for all prospective graduate students.

This page covers information specific to applicants to the MAN program. If you have questions after reviewing the information, contact:

Shauna Porter
Graduate Program Assistant
Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition
Email: man.grad@uoguelph.ca

How to Apply to MAN

Step 1: OUAC Application

1. Log into or create an account for the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) to begin the initial online application for the University of Guelph.
2. Read and follow the instructions in the OUAC application very carefully. Enter all applicable information except for the Statement of Academic Intent and the Professional Background sections, which are not required for the MAN program.
3. Select Programs: Select the program Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, Master of Applied Nutrition. The program code is MAN.FRAN:L.
   • After choosing the MAN program, select full-time under Expected Course Enrollment. MAN is only offered as a full-time program.
   • You will also be asked if you have communicated with a graduate faculty member. This question is designed for conventional thesis-based graduate programs. MAN applicants are asked not to contact faculty prior to application and should select NO for this question.
   • As noted above, you do not need to complete the Statement of Academic Intent on this page.
4. Transcript Requests: You have the option of ordering official (sealed) transcripts through OUAC for a fee. This is not required as we accept unofficial transcripts uploaded to WebAdvisor in Step 2. An official copy of your transcript is only required if you accept an offer of admission.
5. Test Scores: If your first language is not English, you will be required to submit the results of a standardized language test.
6. Referees: Provide contact information for one or two academic references. An email is automatically sent to the referee listed, so ensure that you have entered the correct email address. If you notice an error, please contact the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies to correct this immediately.
   • You will need a total of three references to apply to MAN – one academic reference, one professional reference, and your choice of one additional academic OR professional reference. Only the contact information for academic references is entered into your OUAC application as there is a separate form for professional references (see Step 2).
   • IMPORTANT: You will not be able to complete your OUAC application without listing two academic referees, even though a minimum of one academic reference is required for the MAN program. If you are using just one academic referee, fill out the information for the second referee with an email address you have access to. When you receive the reference form to your own email inbox, fill in the required fields with "N/A" and complete the reference. This is acceptable as long as your three actual references are submitted as specified above.
7. After entering and verifying all required information, complete the application fee payment. A non-refundable application fee of $120 CAD is required for each program/field you apply to.

Step 2: Supplemental Documents

After you complete the initial application through OUAC, you will be invited to upload the required supplemental documents to WebAdvisor.

For your application to be considered complete, you must upload each document successfully and your referees must have completed their references on the correct forms by the application deadline. If you have any questions, please contact man.grad@uoguelph.ca.

1. Supplemental Document: Complete the application Cover Page for the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. Upload the Cover Page to "Supplemental Document."
   • Calculate your admission average and include it on the Cover Page.
   • Include all course codes that you are proposing to meet program application requirements.
   • If you are interested in training experiences at Grand River Hospital (MAN-GRH), please clearly indicate this on the Cover Page under Areas of Interest.
   • As a MAN applicant, you are not required to name faculty members to review your application. However, if you are applying to MAN-GRH, you may list Hannah Marcus, who is the Professional Practice Lead and Dietetic Education Lead at Grand River Hospital.
   • Note: if you indicate that you are interested in MAN-GRH, your application will also be considered for the Classic MAN Stream.
2. Transcripts: Upload one copy of your academic transcripts from each higher education institution you have attended.
   • An official copy of your transcript is only required if you accept an offer of admission.
   • Transcripts requested through OUAC will be automatically uploaded to your account. If you request an official transcript through OUAC, do not upload an unofficial copy of the same transcript to WebAdvisor.
3. Curriculum Vitae: Upload a CV to "Resume/CV." Ensure all your relevant research, volunteer and employment experience is listed and described in detail.
4. Statement of Research: Write a 2-3 page statement outlining your interest in pursuing graduate study. Upload the document to "Statement of Research." Answer the following questions in your statement (question #6 is optional):
   1. Why were you drawn to studying applied human nutrition and becoming a dietitian?
   2. What experiences (academic, work, volunteer and personal) have influenced your choice to apply to the Classic MAN Stream or Grand River Hospital Stream?
   3. How will completing the MAN program help you achieve your career goals versus other dietetic training programs?
   4. How will your past experiences and skills support your success in the MAN program?
   5. Each MAN cohort is unique and is influenced by the life experiences that each student brings. Personally, how will you contribute to academic and professional growth of students in your cohort?
   6. Optional: answer one of the following:
      • If your initials were an acronym, what would it stand for and how would it reflect your strengths and personality?
      • What unique attributes do you bring to the program and how will they help you in the MAN program?
5. Professional Reference(s): In additional to the academic referee(s) you listed in OUAC, you must provide one or two professional references, for a total of three references.
   • Send the Confidential Professional Reference for MAN Application form to a an employer or registered dietitian who knows how you perform in a work environment.
   • Instead of uploading the completed form to WebAdvisor, it must be emailed from the professional referee directly to the Graduate Program Assistant at man.grad@uoguelph.ca.
6. KCAT Result: If you graduated from an undergraduate program accredited by PDEP or ACEND more than three years ago, you will be required to submit a Level 1 KCAT result. Submit your result by email to the Graduate Program Assistant at man.grad@uoguelph.ca. Applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree within the past three years are not required to write the KCAT.
7. Confirmation of Completion of Academic Program: The University Program Director of your PDEP-accredited program¹ must complete the Confirmation of Completion of Academic Program form, confirming that you have completed all coursework required for your accredited undergraduate degree.
   • Instead of uploading the completed form to WebAdvisor, email it to the Graduate Program Assistant at man.grad@uoguelph.ca.
   • Note: This form is not required for BASc-AHN students with an area of emphasis in dietetics from the University of Guelph.
   • ¹If you graduated from a program accredited by ACEND, please email a copy of your verification statement to the Graduate Program Assistant at man.grad@uoguelph.ca.

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