College Diploma – Nutrition and Food Service Management (1570)

The Nutrition and Food Service Management two-year diploma program—accredited by the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)—combines theory, simulations, and hands-on practice in Conestoga College’s Nutrition & Public Health Foodservice lab. The curriculum prepares students to work alongside registered dietitians and healthcare professionals as nutrition managers. Students build management skills and expertise in nutrition care and foodservice operations to prepare for roles in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community settings. Graduates meet the education requirements for CSNM membership, which is mandatory for foodservice management positions in Ontario healthcare settings.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.