$23,564 /Yr
Honours
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Science [B.S] Food Science
- 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.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $22568 | $22568 | $22568 | $22568 |
| Health Insurance | $97 | $97 | $97 | $97 |
| Books and supply | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Total Fees | $23564 | $23564 | $23564 | $23564 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 115 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete one year in Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition, and Food General Program.
- A GPA of 3.0/4.0 or it's equivalent in the last two years of study is required.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
- Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, they present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.