Turn Your Passion for Nutrition into a Rewarding Career
If you're passionate about healthcare, food service, and nutrition, the Food and Nutrition Management program at Georgian College is your path to a meaningful career. This industry-focused program blends health science, culinary knowledge, and management training to prepare you for leadership roles in a growing global industry.
What You’ll Learn in the Food and Nutrition Management Program
This two-year diploma program equips students with the skills and expertise needed to manage food service operations in healthcare, long-term care, and other institutional settings. Key areas of study include:
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Nutrition and Health Science
Gain a strong foundation in nutrition principles, food safety, therapeutic diets, and dietary planning tailored to various populations. -
Leadership and Management Skills
Learn effective business and team management strategies that are vital in food service and healthcare environments, including budgeting, procurement, and staffing. -
Culinary Techniques and Meal Preparation
Develop hands-on skills in food production, menu planning, and recipe modification for specialized diets. -
Healthcare Food Systems and Regulations
Understand the policies, ethical considerations, and dietary standards that govern food and nutrition services in regulated healthcare settings.
Hands-On Learning and Industry Experience
Through experiential learning in labs and real-world environments, students graduate job-ready with practical skills. Features of the program include:
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Industry-Based Labs and Simulation Exercises
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Built-in Work Placements
Complete on-site placements in healthcare and food service institutions to gain real-world experience and build valuable employer connections.
Recognized Accreditation
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Accredited by the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
Graduates are eligible to pursue membership and certification through CSNM, a recognized credential for food and nutrition managers in Canada.
Career Opportunities for Food and Nutrition Management Graduates
Graduates of this program are well-prepared for supervisory and management roles in the healthcare food service sector. Career options include:
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Food and Nutrition Manager
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Dietary Manager
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Food Services Supervisor
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Healthcare Nutrition Coordinator
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Nutrition Program Consultant
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Long-Term Care Food Service Manager
Employment settings include:
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Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
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Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
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Correctional Facilities
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Rehabilitation Centers
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Educational Institutions
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Food Service Management Companies
- Academic Requirement: The applicant should have a degree or equivalent in a related field. If they don't have this, they can still apply by sending a resume and reference letters that show they have related work experience.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: At least 6.5 overall PTE: Minimum score of 61 TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 89, with a minimum of 22 in Writing and Speaking Duolingo English Test: Score of at least 130
If you decide to cancel your enrollment, here’s a clear explanation of how tuition fee refunds and deferrals are handled at Georgian College.
LOA Deposit: $2,500 CAD
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The $2,500 CAD deposit is refundable only if your visa is refused.
❌ Refunds for Visa Refusal
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If you request a refund within 14 days of your visa refusal:
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You will get a full refund.
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If you request a refund after 14 days of the visa refusal:
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$2,500 CAD will be taken from your refund.
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It’s the agent’s responsibility to inform the college about the visa refusal within 14 days.
✅ Withdrawal Refunds
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If you withdraw within the first 10 working days of the term, you will get a partial refund.
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If you withdraw after 10 working days, no refund will be given.
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Fees paid for future terms will be fully refunded.
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If your study permit is refused, you can get a full refund if you submit the refusal letter within the first 10 working days.
⏳ Deferral Policy
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You are allowed one deferral with a valid reason.
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For any additional deferrals, you will need to pay a $100 CAD application fee.
- Application Fee: $100
- LOA Deposit: $2,500
- Annual Tuition Fee: $18,468
- Total Tuition Fee: $18,468
- Course Duration: 1 Year
- Credentials: Graduate Certificate
- Intake: September 2025
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Copy of passport
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All academic transcripts
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All academic certificates
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IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
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Student Email ID:
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Student Contact No:
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Student Address:
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CV/Resume
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Letter of Intent
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Emergency Contact details:
• Name:
• Email ID :
• Contact no. :
• Relation with student:
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
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Stamped copy of visa
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LOI
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Study permit
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Canadian Address:
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Canadian Contact No: