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Food Science and Technology Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science with Specialization in Food Science and Technology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Alberta

Program Overview

This specialization builds on the BSc in Nutrition and Food Science degree to focus on the technologies and systems used in food safety, quality, production, preservation, and distribution. You ll learn about the chemistry, microbiology, and engineering principles underpinning these concepts, and you ll gain practical skills in food product development, sensory analysis, nutritional content analysis, and food storage and safety. This degree meets the guidelines of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).

Program Key Stats

$30459 (Annual cost)



51 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.5
35
80

1200
6.5
86

Additional Information & Requirements

Official copy of high school certificate/diploma, transcripts of grades. English Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT: 90 OR IELTS (Academic): 6.5 OR CAEL (paper) / CAEL CE (computer): 70 OR CanTEST: 4.5 OR CAE: 180 OR CPE: 180 OR MELAB: 85 OR PTE (Academic): 59. Spoken English Proficiency: TOEFL: 26 OR IELTS (Academic); 7.5 OR SPEAK Test: 50 OR Six full-time years of education in English in Canada or the equivalent in another country where English is the principal language (excluding ESL): If secondary education is the highest level completed or if combination of secondary and post-secondary education is used; Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent).

Career Options

  • Food Biochemist
  • Food Microbiologist
  • Food Safety Inspector
  • Quality Control Manager
  • Sensory Evaluation

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