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Diploma of Food and Nutrition Management
- Saskatoon, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year graduate certificate in nutritional care, Food preparation and food service management.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Food and Nutrition Management. Apply concepts related to structure: 11 program courses in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Certified Nutritional Manager
- Nutritional Manager
- Food Services Director in health care
- Retirement homes
- Long term care
- Fitness and wellness facilities
- Educational institutions
- Camps and daycare
Curriculum
- Structure: 11 program courses
- 1 field placement. Semester 1 includes Finance and Accounting
- Professional Practice in Food and Nutrition Management
- Food Modification
- Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease
- Food Service and Quality Management
- Basic Nutrition .
Entry requirements
Academic
- Grade 12. English language proficiency is also required (see English score).
Accepted academic background
Grade 12 (or equivalent, or 15 post-secondary credits) with programme-specific subjects and averages; competitive programmes ranked by average
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 81
- PTE Academic 63
- Duolingo 110
- Cambridge C1 Advanced
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the intake (most programmes admit first-qualified
- first-admitted from 1 September; competitive programmes open 1 October). Apply online through the Applicant Hub ( and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
- the completion certificate and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer letter and pay the non-refundable 5
- 000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 days. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
- then apply to IRCC for a study permit with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,400 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Saskatoon Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Hospitality, Tourism and Applied Aesthetics |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | International students can apply for merit awards (https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx). |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $17,400 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81, PTE Academic 63, Duolingo 110, Cambridge C1 Advanced, IELTS Academic 6.5.

