Western University MScFN: Admissions Guide 2026-2027

Western UniversityNutritionLondon, Ontario, Canada2026-2027 cycle

Western University’s Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences offers two full-time MScFN practicum streams: a hybrid course-based option and an in-person project-based option. Both combine advanced nutrition coursework with practical dietetic training and require Casper for admission. Their Accreditation Canada-recognized practicum prepares graduates to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination.

Program: Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition (MScFN) with Practicum Programs
Credential: MScFN
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Casper: Required · CSP-10211
Next deadline: January 15, 2027 (Application and supporting documents, both streams (11:59 p.m. EST))
Interview: Multiple mini interview (MMI)
Length: Course-based: 12 months, three terms; project-based: 20 months, five terms.

Casper Requirement for Western University Nutrition

Western University Nutrition requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Test to book: Canada Casper 2 (English) · CSP-10211
Languages: English
Other Acuity assessments: Duet (not required)

Upcoming Casper test dates

October 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
October 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
October 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
October 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
October 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
October 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
November 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
November 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
December 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
January 7, 2027 at 8:00 PM

Test dates can change: confirm availability in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.

Required for both MScFN practicum streams. Add Western University, Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences: MScFN to your Casper distribution list. Use the same name and email as your MScFN application; unmatched or missing results make the application incomplete.

Casper format

Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.

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Western University Nutrition Application Deadlines 2026-2027

Apply through: Western School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies online application system
Applications open: November 1, 2026
Application fee: CAD $185 per application

What	When
Application and supporting documents, both streams (11:59 p.m. EST)	January 15, 2027upcoming
Undergraduate degree requirements completed	April 30, 2027upcoming
Indigenous declaration and supporting documents	Date to be announced

Submit a separate application for each stream. Include post-secondary transcripts, signed accreditation confirmation where applicable, a current two-page resume and the required supplemental information form.

Western University Nutrition Admissions Statistics

Period: Current Indigenous admissions pathway

Designated Indigenous seats: 3 for eligible Indigenous students with Canadian citizenship

Eligibility Requirements for Western University Nutrition

Degree / credits: A four-year BSc from a dietetic education program accredited by Accreditation Canada, or ACEND in the United States, completed within the past three years. Graduates of older accredited programs may qualify with a Level 1 KCAT result.
Language proficiency: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency. An exemption is available with proof of at least two years of full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an English-speaking school in a country where English is the principal language.

Admission pathways

Internationally educated applicants: Applicants educated or practising outside Canada, Australia and the United States can qualify through an Accreditation Canada- or ACEND-accredited four-year dietetics BSc, or a Level 1 KCAT result through prior-learning assessment.
Indigenous applicants: Designated seats are available to eligible Indigenous applicants with Canadian citizenship and at least 70% on the last 10 Full Course Equivalent credits; self-identification, affirmation and supporting documents are required.

Canadian applicants submit signed confirmation of completion from their accredited undergraduate program. U.S. graduates submit proof of ACEND accreditation.

Other requirements

Accredited-program confirmation: Canadian graduates submit the confirmation form signed by their undergraduate program director; U.S. graduates submit proof of ACEND accreditation.
Practicum readiness: Students need reliable transportation and must meet placement health and safety requirements, including immunizations and police or vulnerable-sector screening.

Selection Factors Western University Considers

Prerequisites

Course	Requirement
Research methodology	Undergraduate coursework
Statistics	Undergraduate coursework

GPA

How it is calculated: Undergraduate average on the last 10 Full Course Equivalent credits.
Minimum: 75%; applicants with 70-74.9% are considered case by case.

The Indigenous pathway considers applicants with at least 70% on the last 10 Full Course Equivalent credits.

Admissions tests

MCAT (not required): No MCAT is required.
English proficiency (required for some applicants): If required: TOEFL internet/home edition 5.5 (Western ID 0984); IELTS Academic/Online 7.5, no band below 6.5; PTE Academic 72; or Duolingo 140.
KCAT (required for some applicants): A Level 1 result is required for specified applicants whose accredited undergraduate education is more than three years old or who use the international prior-learning pathway.

Experience and volunteer hours

Required.

Relevant volunteer or work experience is listed among admission requirements. Describe relevant experiences and hours worked on the resume; omit experiences of fewer than 20 hours. No total-hours minimum is stated.

Supplementary application

Upload the required supplemental information form. Confirm reliable transportation, practicum health and safety obligations, and adherence to the College of Dietitians’ Code of Ethics; rank three preferred placement regions.

How applicants are ranked

Applicants must meet the degree and GPA criteria and submit complete materials and Casper results. Selected applicants are invited to a virtual MMI. Specific interview-selection weights and offer-ranking weights are not published.

Interview Format at Western University

Format: Multiple mini interview (MMI)

Virtual multiple mini interviews; details are sent to invited applicants.

Who is invited: Applicants invited by the program.
When: Week of February 15-19, 2027.

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Curriculum at Western University Nutrition

Program length: Course-based: 12 months, three terms; project-based: 20 months, five terms.
Structure: Full-time MScFN with practicum: a hybrid course-based stream with an integrated evidence-based practice project, or an in-person project-based stream with faculty-led research. Both include three practicum terms.
Campuses: Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Both streams combine graduate coursework and dietetic placements. The project-based stream adds faculty-led research; the course-based stream includes an evidence-based practice project. Graduates complete an Accreditation Canada-recognized practicum preparing them to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination.

Campus and facilities

The Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences is in London, Ontario. The project-based stream is in person; the course-based stream is hybrid, with online graduate coursework and in-person dietetic placements. Placement regions may extend beyond London.

Tuition and Funding at Western University

Tuition and program-related fees are published in Western’s graduate fee schedules. Check the applicable entry-year schedules for the full cost of either stream.

Western University's Mission and Values

The Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences at Western University focuses on foods and nutrition programs for both undergraduate and graduate levels, extending to family studies. This structure positions the MScFN as a hub for applied nutrition science, where students engage in practicum-based learning to bridge academic theory and professional practice.

What Applicants Are Saying

Matriculated students describe the MScFN as closely integrated with Brescia\u2019s undergraduate offerings, where Western University nutrition students take core classes at Brescia facilities. Students report a collaborative environment, as Western University nutrition students share all core classes at Brescia, fostering a unified program culture despite separate institutional affiliations. Competitive candidates recognize this integration as a strategic advantage for building networks early in graduate training. Program culture emphasizes community, with Brescia and Western students forming tight-knit cohorts due to shared coursework. Matriculated students note smooth transitions, particularly for those eyeing post-graduate paths like dietetics or doctoral programs.

Shared by applicants and students on forums and communities. It is anecdotal, not official program information.

How to Prepare Your Western University Nutrition Application

Confirm that your four-year dietetics BSc meets the applicable Accreditation Canada or ACEND requirement.
Check your average on the last 10 Full Course Equivalent credits and confirm research-methodology and statistics coursework.
Book an eligible Canada Casper 2 sitting and add Western’s MScFN to your distribution list.
Prepare a two-page resume describing relevant experiences and hours, excluding experiences under 20 hours.
Review the two streams and your placement-region preferences before completing the supplemental form.

More About Western University Nutrition

Practicum accreditation: The practicum is recognized by Accreditation Canada and prepares graduates to write the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination.
Delivery: Project-based study is in person; course-based study is hybrid, with online courses and in-person placements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Western University Nutrition

Is Casper required for Western University MScFN?

Yes, for both practicum streams. Select Western’s MScFN as a score recipient and use the same name and email as your application.

What is the minimum GPA?

The minimum is 75% on the last 10 Full Course Equivalent credits; 70-74.9% is considered case by case.

Is an MCAT required?

No. Casper is required, and some applicants need English-proficiency testing or a Level 1 KCAT result.

What are the curriculum options?

The full-time course-based stream takes 12 months and is hybrid; the full-time project-based stream takes 20 months and is in person. Both include practicum training.

Where do MScFN students take classes?

The project-based stream is in person. The course-based stream has online coursework and in-person placements.

When can I take Casper?

Use one of the sittings Western lists for MScFN and add the program to your score distribution list. You may take a test type only once per admissions cycle.

Is ACEND accreditation required?

Canadian applicants need an Accreditation Canada-accredited dietetic education program; U.S. applicants may use an ACEND-accredited program and must submit proof of its accreditation.

When must I finish my undergraduate degree?

Complete the undergraduate degree requirements by the degree-completion deadline shown above.

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Last updated: September 26, 2026