The Professional Master’s Diploma in Dietetics will enable graduates of Dietitians of Canada accredited undergraduate programs to become dietitians by meeting the post-graduation academic and experiential education requirements and enabling them to qualify to write the national registration examination and become dietitians.  Designed to provide continuing education, professional development, and career advancement opportunities that meet the needs of a specific target market, the diploma is an ideal vehicle through which to provide post-graduation graduate practicum opportunities for students who wish to become dietitians. The emphasis on practical education reflected in the diploma’s structure aligns with the current conceptualization of the post-graduation accredited graduate practicum.