Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

The B.Sc. in Food and Nutrition provides interdisciplinary training in food science and nutrition. Students study food chemistry, processing, preservation and packaging, how foods nourish the body including metabolism, the link between food and culture, and food preparation and service management in institutional settings.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Bioresources | Duration: 4 years (120 credit units) | Intake: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (May) and Summer (July) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Year 1 includes BIOL 120, BIOL 121, CHEM 112, CHEM 250, ECON 111, FABS 110 and NUTR 120. Years 2 to 4 include FABS 212, FABS 222, NUTR 210, NUTR 221, FABS 315, FABS 325, FABS 345, NUTR 321, NUTR 322, NUTR 365, NUTR 420, a research thesis or project option, and restricted electives.

Career pathways

Nutritional researcher, market research analyst, wellness program coordinator, lifestyle advisor or consultant, food product developer, food service coordinator, and postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Saskatchewan high school applicants: Biology 30, Chemistry 30 and Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (one subject deficiency allowed, to be cleared before second year); minimum admission average 70%. University/college transfer applicants: same required classes, minimum average 60%. Applicants whose first language is not English may have to prove English proficiency.

Domestic applicants: CAD 8,670 a year (2026-27). Typical full-time annual tuition estimate; varies with classes taken. Excludes student fees and books. Source

International applicants: CAD 41,964 a year (2026-27). Typical full-time annual tuition estimate; varies with classes taken. Excludes student fees and books. Source

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Nursing (B.S.N.): the College of Nursing offers early and regular admission for the fall term intake.

Juris Doctor: classes begin in September; the application deadline is February 1 for classes beginning in September of the same year.

For most programs, a minimum non-refundable $120 CAD application fee, paid by Visa or Mastercard, is required; applications are made through an admissions account at apply.usask.ca.

Nursing: early admission application deadline December 15, 2026 (documents January 15, 2027); regular admission application deadline April 30, 2027 (documents June 1, 2027). Application fee $120 CAD, waived for current and returning USask students.

Juris Doctor: online applications open October 15; the deadline to apply and submit supporting documentation is February 1. The application fee is $125 CAD.

Doctor of Dental Medicine: the online application is available August 1 to November 15, with documents due by December 1; the application fee is $216 CAD, paid online by Visa or MasterCard.

Doctor of Pharmacy and Nutrition: applications open November 2026 and the application deadline is March 15, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST. The Pharmacy application fee is $150 CAD.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: the deadline to apply online is December 1.

Doctor of Medicine: the online application period is August to the end of September, and the application deadline is October 1. The application fee is $150 CAD.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.usask.ca/food-and-nutrition.php

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