• BSc in Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 4  years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This degree will give students a diverse education covering the fundamentals of nutritional science as well as food manufacturing, preservation, storage, and distribution.
  • In this program, students will learn how biology, behavior, physiology, and other applied sciences play a role in nutrition and food science.
  • The major research areas for this program is:
    • Animal Science
    • Plant Biosystems
    • Food Science and Bioresource Technology
    • Human Nutrition
  • The degree prepares students for a range of careers in the public and private sectors, from nutrition-lifestyle management to food quality assurance.
  • The Department boasts 65 professors, 40 adjunct professors, over 230 graduate students, and more than 300 research and support staff.
  • It also allows students to pursue a specialization in either Dietetics or Food Science and Technology program.
  • The Faculty of Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences conducts a robust research program that provides solutions to global challenges in the areas of agriculture and food, the environment, community and individual well-being, and bioresource innovation.
  • It is also one of the largest faculty scholarship programs at the University of Alberta, with awards available during all four years of student’s degree program.
  • Job opportunities after BSc in Nutrition and Food Science are Market Research Analyst, Nutrition Educator, etc and the average salary goes up to 39,000 USD.