Your degree in Nutritional Sciences

While studying Nutritional Sciences, you’re learning knowledge of human nutrition by combining the foundational elements of biology and chemistry to influence and educate communities and organizations involved in the human health sector.

You’ll develop important skills through acquiring in-depth nutritional knowledge and be prepared for careers in research that impact public health and advance scientific knowledge.

These skills may include:

• Quantitative and qualitative research and data synthesis related to nutrition, such as vitamin deficiencies in remote communities
• Usage of laboratory techniques, such as titration and extraction
• Project management and experimental design for the food industry
• Critical analysis of current nutritional science literature and report writing related to nutrition and community health
• Application of logical and systematic thought processes to understanding the structure and functioning of nutrients
• Use of quantitative and qualitative research to identify nutritional issues in a community
• Creation of nutrition care plans based on scientific research and a variety of social factors, such as income, geography, and/or education
• Microscopy
• Analytical method development or validation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations regarding quality assurance or quality control

Your experiences will open doors to new opportunities and help clarify understanding of your values and interests.

• UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre
  Access this state-of-the-art facility which provides opportunities for dairy research and education.
• Departmental research opportunities
  Reach out directly to faculty members to ask about potential research positions.
• UBC Farm
  Get involved with many different opportunities in teaching and research on this 24-hectare community farm on campus.
• UBC Wine Research Centre
  Connect with this centre that brings together researchers from the Vancouver and Kelowna campuses focused on technological advancement of the wine industry in British Columbia and Canada.
• UBC Nutrikids
  Meet other UBC students to work together to provide nutrition education workshops for Lower Mainland elementary schools.
• Roots on the Roof
  Join this student-run club that manages community garden plots and hosts community events  on the roof of the Nest.
• UBC Sprouts and Seedlings
  Volunteer your time with this student-run non-profit grocery store and café on campus.
• Vegans of UBC
  Work with other vegans to build a more ethical and healthier UBC community.
• Beneath One Sky UBC
  Volunteer with this non-profit student-run organization to support impoverished communities in Greater Vancouver through events like a soup kitchen.
• UBC PATHS
  Attend events and help raise awareness and funds for common neurodegenerative diseases.
• BC Children’s Hospital research
  Participate in an undergraduate research project related to child and family health.
• SuperChefs
  Empower and educate children on obesity using programs showcasing balanced nutrition, food preparation, and building positive lifelong habits for well-being.
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  Learn about the agency that safeguards food, animals, and plants for Canadian communities.
• Health Canada
  Dive into the department assisting Canadians with their individual health situations.
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research
  Connect with 13 health research institutes involved in innovating the Canadian health care system.
• Agora Eats Café
  Provide affordable, healthy food choices volunteering with this student-run café within the MacMillan building.
• Summer Abroad for Faculty of Land & Food Systems
  Study overseas and immerse yourself in a new culture during the summer with a partnering university.

Find UBC Nutritional Science graduates on LinkedIn to learn about where they’re working, and their career and academic paths.