Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Food Science)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Undergraduate
  • Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
  • Admission intake JAN
  • Minimum GPA 70

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 90 CAD 21,078

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2022-10-01
2023-09-01

Program Description

  • 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.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Applicants should have 12 class grades and a minimum grade of 70% is required in each of these courses: Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
  • Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
  • Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled. 
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college).
  • Minimum 4 major subjects in 12th Grade, including English, with an average of 70% and no course less than 65%.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Required Documents are:
  • Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
  • Certificates: Certificates like High School or University/College Certificates are to be submitted of education qualification.
  • Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and volunteer experience.
  • Test Results: Provide proof of English proficiency, if English is not the first language in student country, as proof of IELTS/TOEFL result scores is to be submitted.