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Food Science - Food Science Option Honours (B.Sc.(F.Sc.)) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

This program is intended for those students interested in the multidisciplinary field of food science. The courses are integrated to acquaint the student with food processing, food chemistry, quality assurance, analytical procedures, food products, standards, and regulations. The program prepares graduates for employment as scientists in industry or government, in regulatory, research, quality assurance, or product development capacities.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  |  Department: Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

90-credit programme. Programme structure: required courses (51 credits); additional required courses - food science option (21 credits); elective courses (6 credits).

Career pathways

The program prepares graduates for employment as scientists in industry or government, in regulatory, research, quality assurance, or product development capacities. Graduates of the Food Science Major with Food Science Option can also qualify for recognition by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply for Honours in March or April of the U2 year. A supervisor must agree to supervise the research project before acceptance. Minimum CGPA of 3.3 to enter, a grade of B (3.0) or higher in the Honours courses, and a minimum overall CGPA of 3.3 at graduation.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/

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