Scholarship Overview
The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada offers graduate funding for students pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Nutrition. Financial support is made available through a combination of merit-based scholarships, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, need-based awards, and external grants. The application deadline for admission starting in September 2027 is February 1, 2027.
Who Can Apply
The program is open to both domestic Canadian applicants and international students, including candidates from Pakistan. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Hold a recognized undergraduate degree in a science-related discipline with an academic average in the B+ range (approximately 76%).
- Complete prerequisite courses including at least three credits in biochemistry, three credits in human or vertebrate physiology, and 12 credits in advanced nutrition (typically third- or fourth-year level). Students lacking full nutrition credits may complete them early in the program.
- Obtain a firm commitment from a qualified faculty supervisor prior to submitting an official application.
- Provide accepted English language test scores if previous post-secondary instruction was not in English (e.g., IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component; Duolingo overall score of 125; or required TOEFL iBT scores).
Benefits
The Faculty of Land and Food Systems offers a minimum funding package of CAD 16,000 annually for the first two years to eligible research-based master's students who maintain satisfactory academic standing. According to institutional funding figures, supported MSc Human Nutrition students received a median annual gross funding of CAD 26,736, leaving a median net amount of CAD 19,834 after tuition and student fees. Eligible international students are also automatically considered for an International Tuition Award valued at up to CAD 3,200 per year.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the following steps through the official UBC graduate admissions portal:
- Identify and secure a commitment from a prospective faculty supervisor.
- Register or log in using a UBC Campus-Wide Login account to fill out the graduate application form.
- Upload academic transcripts from all attended post-secondary institutions and submit details regarding research interests or statements of interest.
- Provide contact information for three referees.
- Pay the required application fee before submitting the application.
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