Food Science

Improving the sustainability, quality and safety of food systems is essential to fight climate change and feed a growing population. Food scientists develop products with added nutritional value; they investigate food-borne illness and fraud, design environmentally friendly and smart packaging, and provide expert advice when unsafe foods end up in consumers' hands. Built on a strong natural sciences foundation and important transferrable skills, Food Science prepares students for the challenges of their generation.

We explore food science as it relates to:

– The global food crisis: Approximately 768 million people are food insecure globally and 10 per cent of people fall ill from food contamination every year. Food Science at Carleton enhances food quality and safety to address food insecurity.

– Climate change: Thirty-three per cent of greenhouse gas emissions originate from food systems yet half of all food produced is wasted. Food Science at Carleton researches sustainable food practices, including ways to reduce food loss and food waste and make use of food by-products.

High school (secondary school) graduation is the normal minimum level of study to be considered for admission to the first year of an undergraduate program at Carleton University. This is your ‘basis of admission’. Academic performance in your previous studies is the main determining factor for admission. We accept credentials from most national systems. Secondary education should normally consist of a minimum of 12 years of study. For some countries, where the secondary system is fewer than 12 years, applicants may be required to have completed one year of university study.

You will need to provide transcripts from your final years of high school along with your graduation diploma or certificate, and any graduation exam results. If an application is made during the final year of study, we will review mid-year or interim marks for an early/conditional offer.

• Agriculture
• Biotechnology
• Environment and Health
• Environmental Sustainability
• food manufacturing
• Food Science
• Government
• Non-Governmental Organizations
• Packaging Science
• Policy Analysis
• Product Development
• Public Service
• Quality Assurance