Food and Bioproduct Sciences

University of Saskatchewan

Canada, Saskatoon

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University of Saskatchewan

Canada , Saskatoon

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Jan-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 1,519 / credit

Next Intake 3-Jan-2023

Food and Bioproduct Sciences

About

Program

The term starts in September. International applications should be completed (and student accepted) at least three months prior to the start of the term to allow time for processing of student visa documents.

Program	Expected Length	Project and/or thesis	Course based
P.G.D.	1 year

Food and Bioproduct Sciences (FABS) has a well-designed multi-disciplinary program that encompasses the knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, engineering and technological processes into the production of food and bioproducts from plants, animals and microorganisms.

A key objective of this program is to provide advanced knowledge and training in the development and application of the aforementioned disciplines in pre- and post-harvest agriculture, thereby adding value to primary agriculture products. The P.G.D. in FABS program concentrates on the understanding of how to use various bioresources to produce healthy foods and consumer-acceptable bioproducts to support our health, the environment and a sustainable bioeconomy.

Faculty expertise in the Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences includes, but is not limited to:

Value-added crop utilization
Lipid quality, utilization and biotechnology
Food nanotechnology
Food enzymology
Meat quality
Functional foods, nutraceuticals and nutrigenomics
Microbial bioproducts and biotechnology
Fermentation and formulation technologies
Food and environmental microbiology
Carbohydrate quality and utilization
Protein quality and utilization
Biocontrol of molds and mycotoxins
Mycology

FABS' driving force includes innovation and entrepreneurship with a long history of successful collaboration and effective knowledge transfer to industry partners, institutions and organizations, and generally ensuring foods, food ingredients and bioproducts are functional, safe and meet the requirements for human and animal health and nutrition.

The Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences is housed in the state-of-the-art College of Agriculture and Bioresources building, a prominent edifice on the beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus. This research-driven unit focuses on small class size, ready access toand help fromfaculty supervisors, and hands-on experiential training in numerous high-caliber facilities with modern science laboratories in: food and bioproduct chemistry and analysis; food microbiology; molecular and environmental microbiology; product development and sensory evaluation; biotechnology; food and bioproduct processing along with pilot plant facilities in the areas of food/meat processing, bioprocessing and fermentation.

Spring/summer registration during program

The FABS PGD program at the University of Saskatchewan schedules an academic break during the spring and summer terms, which runs May through August. During this term, some courses may be offered, and the students can opt to take them to fulfil their study.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D.)

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
A cumulative weighted average of at least a 65% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units)
A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

English Program Requirements

The language of instruction and examination at the University of Saskatchewan is English. In order for students to understand, communicate and be successful in programs at the university, an acceptable level of academic English is required. You may be asked to provide proof of English proficiency.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 1,519

How 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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3. After you apply

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Changing your application

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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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