Academic Requirements
Program Requirements (International Students)
Non-Direct Entry
This program does not allow admission directly from high school. See below for more details.
Admission Requirements
Pre-Professional Course Requirements
To be considered for admission, students must complete ALL of the following courses by the end of Winter semester immediately prior to admission:
BIOL 107 - Introduction to Cell Biology (minimum grade of C+ required)
CHEM 101 - Introductory University Chemistry I
CHEM 102 - Introductory University Chemistry II
CHEM 164 OR CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry I
6 units in ENGL OR 3 units in ENGL and 3 units in WRS
NUTR 100 - Nutrition and Well-being (minimum grade of C+ required)
STAT 151 - Introduction to Applied Statistics I
3 units in NS 200 or NS 201
For detailed information on these pre-professional courses, including minimum grade requirements, please refer to the current calendar. See the Dietetics Specialization admission requirements for complete information before applying.
Note: If students are granted transfer credit from previous study, it is unlikely to accelerate degree progress. Refer to the course equivalency chart to match required courses with those from related institutions.
Competitive Admission GPA
Minimum Admission GPA is 2.8.
Admission to the program is highly competitive and largely, but not solely, based on GPA. Alberta students who present an admission GPA of 2.8 or greater (4-point scale) are best placed for competitive admission. Admission GPA is calculated on all coursework completed in the two most recent terms of study (Fall/Winter) provided they contain a minimum of 24 credits. If those two terms contain less than 24 credits, then all work in the term(s) prior will be included in the calculation until the minimum total of 24 credits has been reached.
*For admission, grades from the previous Fall/Winter year will be used to calculate each student’s initial admission average. This average will contribute to a student’s application package score and will be considered for offering interview invitations. Spring/Summer grades will also be included in this calculation if they are available. A minimum of ★ 24 credits will be used to calculate admission average for this program. Students who have not completed at least ★ 24 in the Fall term, may have previous graded coursework assessed.
After winter term grades are available, students’ admission averages will be recalculated to ensure they still meet the 2.8 admission GPA needed for this program.
Full-Time Study Requirement
Your academic history must demonstrate that you can reasonably handle a full-time academic program. The Admission Committee will be looking for academic success in a full-time course load in a minimum of two consecutive semesters.
Interview
Students competitive in all other admission requirements will be invited to complete the interview stage.
The interview will take the format of a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
English Language Proficiency/Spoken English Proficiency
The Dietetics Specialization program requires Spoken English Proficiency.
Out of Province Students
Up to 30% (15 out 50) places in the Dietetics Specialization program may be available to competitive out of province applicants/residents. Please note: all admission requirements will remain in effect including pre-requisite courses and multiple-mini interview.
Recommended Path for Admission
Enrol in the BSc in Nutrition and Food Science General Program.
Take all courses outlined in the pre-professional requirements.
Apply to the Dietetics Specialization program during completion of your pre-professional year.
Please note: Any transfer credit relevant will be assessed at the time of admission to the Dietetics Specialization program. Given that the program is cohort-based if a student receives transfer credit, they would not be able to advance more quickly than their cohort.
Admission Application Formula
Applicants are ranked on their academic achievement in the following:
Prerequisite courses
Overall academic achievement (emphasizing recent academic performance)
Performance in the Multiple Mini Interview process
Applications will be reviewed by the Admission Committee based on GPA.
Applicants will be invited to complete a Multiple Mini Interview and successful applicants will be selected based on:
Multiple Mini Interview: 50%
GPA: 50%
Timeline
Multi-Mini Interviews (MMI): April 2, 2027
Applicants Letters Sent Out: Late May 2027
Entrance requirements
Early Admission
If you are currently attending high school, we require copies of the following:
- Final Grade 11 (or equivalent) transcript of grades
- Grade 12 (or equivalent) transcript of courses and results to date or a list of all courses you are registering in Grade 12 if results are not available yet
Final Admission
If you have completed your studies, we require:
- Official High School Completion Transcript (Hoc Ba Tot Nghiep THPT)
- Official National High School Exam Result (Giay Chung Nhan Ket Qua Thi Tot Nghiep THPT/Tuyen Sinh Cao Dang-Dai Hoc)
- Please note that all transcripts issued in any language other than English or French must be accompanied by an official English translation.
- Five Subject Requirements - to see specific subject requirements by program visit our program tool.
Other common curricula in the Vietnam
- GCE: A-level
- Information on A-level equivalencies and subject requirements
- International Baccalaureate
- IB applicants are required to present 5 subjects.
- Information on grade conversion, equivalencies, and transfer requirements
Vietnamese curriculum specific notes
- For all high school graduates from 2016 to 2024, both of
- High School Completion Transcript (Hoc Ba Tot Nghiep THPT)
- National High School Exam Result (Giay Chung Nhan Ket Qua Thi Tot Nghiep THPT/Tuyen Sinh Cao Dang-Dai Hoc).
- This transcript must also include marks for each of the subjects in the Sciences/Humanities Combination test.
If you do not see your current study program listed, or for information on eligibility, please contact your regional recruitment coordinator.
Language Requirements
The school's English requirements are:
NOTE: TOEFL iBT Home Edition has been temporarily suspended for meeting English-Language Proficiency for Fall 2027 Admission.
A score on one of the following tests meets the University of Alberta's English Language Proficiency requirement:
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet-based):
- For tests written before January 21, 2026: at least 90, with no less than 21 on each band.
- For tests written on or after January 21, 2026: at least 4.5, with no less than 4.5 on each band.
- IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): at least 6.5 overall, with no band less than 6.0.
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment, paper or CE/computer): at least 70 overall, with no band less than 60.
- PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic): at least 61 overall, with no less than 60 in each communicative skill.
- Cambridge English C1 Advanced (formerly Certificate in Advanced English): an overall Cambridge English Scale score of at least 180, with no less than 170 in each skill.
- Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (formerly Certificate of Proficiency in English): an overall Cambridge English Scale score of at least 180, with no less than 170 in each skill.
Additional Spoken English Proficiency requirement (Faculty of Education and Health Sciences-related programs):
- A minimum IELTS Speaking sub-score of 7.5, or a minimum TOEFL iBT Speaking sub-score of 26 (for tests written before January 21, 2026) or 5 (for tests written on or after January 21, 2026).
DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.
