Food and Bioproduct Sciences is a unique multi-disciplinary program that incorporates the knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology and engineering to the production of food and bioproducts from plants, animals and microorganisms.
Bachlor of Food and Bioproduct Sciences
Bachlor of Food and Bioproduct Sciences
About
What you will learn
Geoscience is a diverse scientific field with sub-disciplines including geochemistry, sedimentology, geomicrobiology, geophysics, mineralogy, paleontology, and hydrogeology. You will learn how to integrate knowledge of these and other sub-disciplines to improve your understanding of physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the Earth system in the past, present, and future. You will also study how to address societal needs such as meeting growing demand for non-renewable and renewable resources, and minimizing environmental impacts of resource development.
Disciplines
Agriculture and Bioresources
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Requirements
Admission requirements depend on your situation. Tell us about yourself:
English Program Requirements
Career
BSA graduates with a major in Food and Bioproducts occupy leadership positions within the agri-food industry, developing new products, packaging and processing methods to improve the quality, shelf life, and nutritional aspects of foods; investigating new methods to improve the safety of foods; working to expand utilization of bioproducts for human and other uses, and in quality control within food companies across North America and Europe. A major in Food and Bioproduct Sciences provides opportunities such as
- food safety inspector
- quality assurance technician
- research technician
- product specialist
- product development technician
As well as in-depth training in food and bioproducts, the BSA provides a broad background in 21st century agriculture. Graduates can be found at all levels of the food and bioproducts sector.
Graduates of our programs will not only leave with excellent industry-endorsed scientific training, but also with a foundation of marketable career skills.
As well, the College's p ties with industry and reputation for producing well-rounded, quality graduates means that many businesses turn here first when recruiting employees.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 28,301How to Apply
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Completing the application
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- Your educational history
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- Supplemental documents can be submitted after you apply (see below)
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Changing your application
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Submit required documents
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- submit documents before the documents deadline which are listed with the application deadlines.
Commonly requested supplemental documents include:
Transcripts
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English language proficiency
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Recruitment, Admissions and Transfer Credit
University of Saskatchewan
105 Administration Place
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A2Canada
Accept your offer
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Plan to start
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Bachlor of Food and Bioproduct Sciences
University of Saskatchewan
Canada,
Saskatoon