How to Apply – Integrated Dietetic Internship Program

Program Application Requirements 

Students who are enrolled in a BSc. Human Nutrition at StFX who are currently enrolled in or have completed the following prerequisite courses are eligible to apply:  

HNU 225, 351, 355, 356, 365, 384, 452, 456, and 485

Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 70 for all non-HNU courses, and a minimum overall average of 75 in all HNU courses. A minimum grade of 65 is required for HNU 351, HNU 355, HNU 452.  

Application Process  
Prior to applying to the program, students must submit an “Intent to Apply” to their Dietetic Educator in the spring. Forms can be found on the HNU Seminar Moodle page.  

Once the intent to apply form has been approved, students complete an application package to be submitted by the deadline at the end of January. The application package must include: 

• cover letter 
• resume 
• portfolio
• confidential reports (references)
• composite evaluation (group reference) completed by the HNU department  

Fall sessions are provided to guide applicants in preparing each section of their application package. Applicants must meet with a Dietetic Educator to review their submission before the deadline.  

Select students will be invited to participate in an interview with the IDI Selection Committee, which is made up of members external to the HNU department.  

Further Questions Contact:  
 
Laura Reid, MEd, RD 
Dietetic Educator 
lreid@stfx.ca 
902-867-5039 
or in person JBB 247 

Erik Vandenboer, MSc, RD
Dietetic Educator  
evandenb@stfx.ca 
902-867-4694  
or in person JBB 246