Qualifications
To be licensed as a Professional Dietitian (P.Dt.) / Nutritionist in Nova Scotia, the applicant must complete the following requirements:
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A Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from a university accredited by Dietitians of Canada (or equivalent)
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A program of practical training that meets the competency standards established by Dietitians of Canada (or equivalent)
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Successful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE).
Programs in Nova Scotia offering a degree in dietetics and/or program of practical training
Mount Saint Vincent University 
Applied Human Nutrition
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
www.msvu.ca
Acadia University
School of Nutrition & Dietetics
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS B0P 1X0
www.acadiau.ca
St. Francis Xavier University
Department of Human Nutrition
St. F.X. University, P.O. Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
www.stfx.ca
QE II Health Science Centre
Food and Nutrition Services
1278 Tower Rd.
Halifax, NS B3H 2E1
Click here to view a list of accredited programs in Canada.
NSDA will assess academic training from non-accredited Canadian and international programs for equivalency to Canadian-accredited academic programs.
Education and Practical Training
Click here for more information on the education and practical training required to practice as a dietitian in Canada.
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