Overview
Food Science Research at University of Guelph beside world-renowned professors who focus on food safety, food preservation, dairy science, food analysis, sensory science, nutraceuticals and functional foods.
Elevate your impact
- Broaden your high-paying and leadership career options by achieving a graduate degree. MSc and PhD graduates are highly sought after by Canadian and international food science employers.
Careers
A food scientist applies knowledge of microbiology, sensory analysis, biochemistry, chemistry, physics and engineering. Opportunities include
- Food production manager
- Processing manager
- Research and development scientist (in product, process or packaging)
- Food science professor
- Consultant
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Dairy Chemistry and Microbiology
- Advances in Food Science
- Food Science Communication
- Special Topics in Food Physics
- Special Topics in Food Processing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Food Science View 9 other PhDs in Food Science in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants require an Honours BSc in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Physics, or other related degree. A minimum average of 73% for the last four semesters completed prior to entry is required. As part of the application package, applicants are required to secure a faculty advisor to supervise their program.
Tuition Fee
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International
19681 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19681 CAD per year during 36 months. -
National
6145 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6145 CAD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Guelph
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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