About

Why study this program?

The Food Science Honors program is a specialized, research-based program examining topics such as Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry, Food Processing and Engineering, Sensory Evaluation, and Product Development. This program prepares you for graduate-level studies, or for a career in the food industry, scientific research, applied research, and product development in the private and public sectors.

Why take the BSc Honors program?

The BSc Honors program in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences is a more specialized and research-intensive degree, and is a good choice to prepare for graduate-level study in either Nutrition or Food Science. It requires a higher standard of academic achievement for both admission and ongoing performance.

See also the Food Science and Technology Specialization and the Dietetics Specialization in the Nutrition and Food Science Program.

Why take the BSc Honors program?

The BSc Honors program in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences is a more specialized and research-intensive degree, and is a good choice to prepare for graduate-level study in either Nutrition or Food Science. It requires a higher standard of academic achievement for both admission and ongoing performance.

See also the Food Science and Technology Specialization and the Dietetics Specialization in the Nutrition and Food Science Program.

Disciplines

Agricultural Life and Environmental Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihiya (General Secondary Education Certificate)

English Requirements

PTEMin 61
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

Career

POSSIBLE CAREERS

Food Processing Plant Supervisor
Product Development Specialist
Quality Assurance Manager
Research Scientist

Fee Information

Application Fee 125

How to Apply

1. Getting Started

Check out our Application Resource Videos to help you through the application process.

Program Search

As a high school student, you can list two program choices on your application - this will give you the best chance of receiving an admission offer!

Admission Requirements

In order to be considered for admission, you must meet the course requirements, the minimum average, and language proficiency requirements.

2. What You Need to Know

Key Dates & Deadlines

View a summary of dates and deadlines for Fall 2023 undergraduate

Transcripts & Documents

Depending on what type of student you are, your transcripts may be sent to the university automatically, or you may need to arrange to have them sent.

Evaluation Process

Find out when to expect an admission decision, how we determine eligibility, how to check your application status, and how we evaluate multiple program choices.

3. Submit Your Application

Start your application where you will report your completed grade 11 and 12 courses, and grade 12 courses you are taking and planning to take. You can also apply for residence on your application.