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Diploma of Culinary Innovation and Food Technology
- Welland, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Three-year co-op advanced diploma combining food science with culinary training.
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
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge in Culinary Innovation and Food Technology. Apply discipline-specific methods and practical skills to academic and professional contexts. Communicate ideas and solutions effectively.
Career outcomes
- Hospitality Manager
- Tourism Coordinator
- Events Coordinator
- Guest Services Manager
Curriculum
- Seven-level programme with a paid co-op term in level five. Courses include food chemistry
- Food microbiology
- Product and process engineering
- Food law
- Sensory analysis
- Recipe development
- Quality control
- Packaging and shelf life
- Garde manger
- Culinary techniques
- Nutrition and a food research capstone project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U) plus a successful audition.
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English, Programme-specific prerequisites.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Identification Document
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Financial Documents For International Study
- Additional Program Materials If Required.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Culinary Innovation and Food Technology. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts and identification documents. Submit proof of English proficiency where required. Pay the application fee. Submit any program-specific materials if required. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,750 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Welland Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Culinary Arts |
| Department | Department of Hospitality and Tourism |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Merit-based or program-specific scholarships may be available to eligible students. Applicants should review current scholarship criteria and funding amounts on the official website. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $17,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,750 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,140 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105, Cambridge 169.