Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition

People are more health-conscious than ever, with the core of healthy living philosophies centering on what foods we eat and how they function to promote health. The B.Sc. in Food and Nutrition provides interdisciplinary training in both food science and nutrition.
You will learn how agricultural commodities are transformed into safe, nutritious and sustainable food sources. You will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address the emergent needs in the food, health and wellness sectors, including:
how foods nourish the body (including metabolism)
the interrelationship between food and culture
how food is processed and how this impacts nutritional content
management of food preparation and service delivery in institutional environments
You will learn about environmentally-sustainable practices, technologies and ingredients used in food production, and the impact of nutrition and lifestyle choices on human health and aging.

Students can enter this program directly from high school

Required high school classes

Biology 30

Chemistry 30

Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30

Students can be admitted into this college with one subject deficiency that must be cleared before the second year of study.

English language proficiency

IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score: 6.5. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6

TOEFL iBT - Internet Based: 86. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19, Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19

Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment – 70. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Speaking: 60, Writing: 60

Duolingo English Test (DET) – 110. With minimum individual scores of: Literacy: 95, Conversation: 95, Comprehension: 95, Production: 95

PTE Academic - Overall score of 63. With minimum individual skills scores of Reading: 59, Listening: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59