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Graduate Diploma Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs (online) at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The online Graduate Diploma in Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs teaches how to transform complex scientific information into international, national and provincial food policies and regulations, using public health challenges in food quality, safety and nutrition. It is offered part-time in English.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: School of Nutrition Sciences  |  Duration: Part-time; maximum 3 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Current Challenges in Food Safety and Nutrition, Fundamentals of Food Risk Analysis, Fundamentals of Public Health Policy Development, Research and Seminars, and either an experiential learning internship placement or Applied Food Policy and Regulation Analysis (15 units).

Career pathways

Food policy-making and regulatory affairs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in food science, nutrition science, health sciences, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, biomedical science or related disciplines with a minimum average of 70% (B) calculated according to the University of Ottawa guidelines. Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the graduate diploma they received in their country of origin. Provide a statement of interest and curriculum vitae .

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00. Graduate certificate and diploma applicants may be required to pay a non-refundable admission deposit by the date in the offer, credited to tuition; international graduate diploma applicants need a provincial attestation letter, guaranteed once the offer is accepted and the deposit paid by the deadline.

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