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Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Science

Edmonton, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

The programme covers nutrition and food science for roles in community nutrition, Public health, Food systems and food industry quality and marketing.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Nutrition and Food Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Community nutrition services
Catering manager
Extension agent
Food researcher
Food-service manager
Production manager
Public nutrition educator
Purchasing manager
Quality assurance specialist
Restaurant manager
Sales representative
School nutrition director

Curriculum

120-semester-hour bachelor's degree combining True Blue Core general education with the Nutrition and Food Science major. Courses include Family Relations
Career Orientation
Senior Seminar
Consumer Economics
Cultural Food Studies
Nutrition for the Health Sciences
Food Science
The Art and Science of Meal Prepping
Community Nutrition
Sports Nutrition
Experimental Food Study and Life Cycle Nutrition.

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12 or equivalent with five specific subjects including English 30-1 or equivalent
Minimum 70% average over the five required subjects (competitive averages are higher by programme)
Programme prerequisites
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 90
Duolingo 120 or equivalent) unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

High school completion with five specific Grade 12 subjects (always including English 30-1 or equivalent, Subjects vary by programme and province or curriculum), Year One Foundation Program for those who do not yet qualify, Post-secondary transfer applicants have separate requirements.

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,980 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$8,400 CAD

Program details

Campus	Edmonton North Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
Department	Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.