Embark on the Honours Bachelor of Science in Food Sciences - Food Technology Option at the University of Ottawa, a program designed for those passionate about the intricate science behind our food systems. This undergraduate degree delves into the physico-chemical properties, microbiology, and safety of food, alongside the crucial aspects of food transformation and product development. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how food science impacts health, disease prevention, and management, particularly within the context of a faculty of health sciences. This is an ideal pathway if you are driven to innovate and ensure the quality and safety of food for populations.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over four years, offering a structured yet flexible curriculum that includes compulsory courses in areas such as food microbiology, food analysis, and food biophysics. You will have opportunities for hands-on learning through optional courses and practical experiences like food industry placements or research projects, culminating in a significant research project or product development initiative. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for diverse career paths in the agri-food sector, including roles in research, product development, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs within industries and government bodies.