Overview
Â鶹AV’s Food Science & Nutritional Science program is one of a kind in North America.ÌýThis 4-year, dual degree programs allows you to study theÌýcomplementary disciplinesÌýof food and nutritionalÌýsciences,ÌýandÌýearn two degrees uponÌýgraduation.ÌýÌý
Your studies in food sciencesÌýwill focus on the chemistry of food, and the scientific principles of food preservation, processing and packaging. You’ll work to discoverÌýingredients andÌýexploreÌýhow they can be incorporated into foods. The goal? To provide consumers with food that looks better, tastes better, lasts longer and, above all, is safe to eat.ÌýIn your nutritional science courses,Ìýyou'llÌýlearnÌýall about theÌýnutritional aspects of food and metabolism, and the role nutritionÌýplaysÌýin health and disease.Ìý
This dual programÌýteachesÌýyou toÌýcombine what you've learned in both disciplines, creating better-tasting, longer-lasting,Ìýsafer foodÌýthat also meets our nutritionalÌýneeds.ÌýYou'llÌýhaveÌýthe chance to applyÌýyour knowledge to hands-on learning duringÌýa work placement (an industrialÌýstage).Ìý
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Careers
Career paths can include:Ìý
- Food product research and developmentÌý
- Public health servicesÌý
- Food labeling and packagingÌý
- Food inspectionÌý
- Food chemistryÌý
- Agri-food companiesÌý
Student experience
AÌýhighlyÌýunique aspect to the program is the opportunityÌýforÌýstudentsÌýto obtain real world research experience in the food/nutrition industriesÌýwith an approved host organizationÌýsuch as industry and non-governmental agencies. TheÌýinternshipÌýcourse can involve a wide range of food/human nutrition research includingÌýfood product development, nutritional labeling,Ìýnutritional supplements, food fortification, nutraceuticals, functional foods, food safety and quality assurance,Ìýwriting nutrition articles for consumer education.
Courses
As a Food Science & Nutritional Science student, you can take courses like:
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Ready to apply?
For this program, you'll need to apply to the School of Human Nutrition.
Check the full admission requirements forÌýinformation aboutÌýdeadlines and whether supporting documents are required as part ofÌýyour application.Ìý