The BSc Food Science/Nutritional Science Major is a 122-credit undergraduate degree. You will obtain a strong background in chemical sciences regarding the physical nature and chemical properties of foods combined with an advanced understanding of the important role of nutrition in health and disease.Ìý This unique training will prepare you with a solid foundation to address issues regarding food product development as related to nutrition and healthy eating. You will obtain an exciting work experience to develop your professional skills via an industrial stage in nutrition. There are a variety of career opportunities including the food industry involving food technology, quality assurance and food product development as well as government, non-governmental and global organizations for nutrition and health promotion. Graduates can also continue towards graduate studies in preparation for research careers in a variety of disciplines including food science, nutrition, education, and public health.
Career Opportunities
You will have a wide variety of interesting employment opportunities in the food processing industry or retail industry which can include food product development officer, food product marketing, food quality assurance officer. The pharma industry positions can include research, sales, product development and testing, education, marketing. There are also opportunities in program administration and development, public policy development, and research in government and non-governmental organizations including international health and nutrition agencies such as the World Health Organization and the Food and Agricultural Organization. Graduates can also seek careers in post-graduate studies in the life sciences and professional schools. There is also demand for jobs requiring good communication skills related to promoting health and nutrition for many industry and governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Courses by Semester [Total 122 Credits (80 credits Required Courses, 30 credits Complementary Courses, 12 credits Elective Courses]
Download the appropriate course sheet for term-by-term course lists and complementary and elective courses:
Concurrent Major Advising Sheet
U1-FALL
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U1-WINTER
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U2-FALL
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U2-WINTER
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U3-FALL
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U3-WINTER
U4-FALL
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U4-WINTER
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U4-SUMMER
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COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
At least 9 credits from the following:
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NUTR 446
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At least 9 credits from the following:
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FDSC 535
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12 credits from the following:
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ELECTIVE COURSES
You must take at least 12 credits in Elective Courses
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Work Experience (Stages)
The NUTR 480 Industrial Stage/Nutrition (12 credits) course provides an excellent opportunity for students to apply and further develop their skills in foods and nutrition in a professional working environment in a wide variety of workplace settings. Students have been given projects in research laboratory settings and pilot plants of food manufacturing companies to work on food product development and nutrition labeling. Students have also developed nutrition promotion literature, website editing and nutrition articles related to consumer education regarding new food products, nutritional supplements or nutrition consulting services. Opportunities have also included international placements in non-governmental agencies involved in nutrition promotion in developing countries as well as research in clinical settings working with medical practitioners. Several students have received job offers from their employer to continue their participation in the company activities.
