- The University of Saskatchewan offers a BSc in Food Science with a duration of 4 years (8 semesters).
- This course is offered on a full-time and part-time basis also. This program is provided both on-campus and off-campus.
- In this program, students will learn the chemical and physical nature of foods, causes of food deterioration, the basis of food safety, and principles of food processing, preservation, and packaging.
- Students will also learn about natural toxicants and research new methods of detecting unsafe or unwholesome food.
- Students will study a wide variety of scientific areas that address the preservation and processing of raw commodities into healthy, safe, and appealing foods.
- Students can take the following featured classes while pursuing this program:
- Improving Food Security through Food Science and Technology
- Food Microbiology and Safety
- Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
- The faculty and student ratio for this program are 1:17.