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Bachelor of Science - Food Science (Optional Co-op) (Direct Entry) at University of Manitoba: Tuition: $19,000.00 CAD/year (Scholarship Available)

Bachelor of Science - Food Science (Optional Co-op) (Direct Entry) at University of Manitoba: Tuition: $19,000.00 CAD/year (Scholarship Available)

Food scientists fuel the minds that feed the world. They study the physical, microbiological, and chemical makeup of food and use their findings to develop the nutritious, delicious and innovative foods products that line supermarket shelves everywhere.

In the Bachelor of Science (Food Science), students study food safety, chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and sensory science. They develop a greater understanding of the fate of agricultural raw materials, and how such materials are processed and formulated into food products before being presented to the consumer.

Program focus options:
  • Science – Explores the science and technology of food processing, packaging, and preservation of foods
  • Business – Explores the business and economics of food production, including marketing and finance, for students who wish to work in the food industry as business managers or entrepreneurs

Professional opportunities:

  • Food Technologist/Engineer
  • Food Development Specialist
  • Food Safety Inspector
  • Food Chemist
  • Marketing Specialist

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
  • Min GPA: 50.0% 
  • English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    • Min TOEFL iBT: 86 (Min Listening: 20.0, Min Reading: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0)
    • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0)
    • Min PTE overall: 58
    Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
    This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Other fees:

  • Books and Supplies Fee: $1,500 per year
  • Manitoba International Students Health Plan Fee: $1,032 per year
  • Technology Service Fee: $210 per year
  • U-Pass Fee $210 per year
  • Sport and Recreation Fee: $190 per year
* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice
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