Back to search
BachelorRecommended
Bachelor of Food Studies Bridging
- Toronto, Canada
- 1.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Full-time honours bachelor's degree programme in Food Studies (Bridging) at George Brown Polytechnic, St. James Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain the principal concepts and methods of Food Studies Bridging. Apply knowledge involving 20 months full-time honours bachelor's degree programme (duration on the page: 5 semesters). Interpret relevant information
- Work on discipline-specific assignments
- And communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- food writer/blogger/journalist
- Chef/sous chef
- Food product developer
- Culinary consultant
- Public health promotions/specialist
Curriculum
- 20 months full-time honours bachelor's degree programme (duration on the page: 5 semesters). Courses include Food Studies Research Methods
- Understanding Food Production
- Food Policy and Law
- Global Food and Beverage History
- Sustainable Consumption
- Global Food Politics
- Capstone I (Food Studies) and Strategies for the Black Box. The programme includes a work-integrated learning
- Co-op
- Placement or internship component.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with six Grade 12 U/M courses including English (and Math for most programmes)
- Bridge programmes need a related college diploma or advanced diploma. English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 60 or equivalent
- Unless exempt.
- E.g. 65% overall average in six Grade 12 (U/M) courses (Construction Management)
- Programme-specific.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with six Grade 12 U/M courses including English and Math (e.g. T312: 65% overall average, At least 60% in English and Math), Bridge programmes need a related diploma with GPA 2.7+ (culinary bridge) or equivalent.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band)
- Duolingo 120 (min production 100)
- PTE Academic 60 (min 55 each band)
- Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Honours Bachelor of Food Studies (Bridging) at George Brown Polytechnic. Apply through the George Brown international applicant system for an available program intake. Submit academic transcripts and English proficiency results together with any program-specific supporting material. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,850 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | St. James Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business, Creative Industries, and Culinary Arts |
| Department | The Chef School |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 50 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | The source data indicates possible institutional scholarships, Current award names, Eligibility and funding amounts must be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.67 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,850 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band), Duolingo 120 (min production 100), PTE Academic 60 (min 55 each band), Cambridge 176 (no skill below 169).