• BSc in Food Science at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 4 years.
  • It is an on-campus, honors program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The Food Science Honors program is a specialized, research-based program examining topics such as Food Microbiology, Clinical Nutrition, and Foodborne Pathogens.
  • This program prepares students for graduate-level studies, or for a career in the food industry, scientific research, applied research, and product development in the private and public sectors.
  • It focuses on the technologies and systems used in food safety, quality, production, preservation, and distribution. 
  • In this program, students get the opportunity to do specialization in:
    • Food Science and Technology program 
    • Dietetics program
  • The student-faculty ratio of this program is 21:1.
  • This degree prepares students for a range of careers in the public and private sectors, from nutrition-lifestyle management to food quality assurance.
  • Students get the opportunities to apply for scholarships, fellowships, awards, and grants both internally and externally. 
  • The University of Alberta is one of the top 5 universities in Canada with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, award-winning professors, a diverse and welcoming community.
  • The Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta provides solutions to global challenges in the areas of agriculture, nutrition, the environment, and human ecology.
  • Job opportunities after BSc in Food Science are Sustainability Coordinator, Community Relations Advisor, etc and the average salary goes up to 39,000 USD.