7 Best Food Science in Canada for 2024

The Department of Food Science provides state of the art knowledge translation focused on developing sustainable, safe and innovative foods aimed at improving human health. Research done in Food Science focuses on interdisciplinary studies spanning chemistry, biology, microbiology, natural product chemistry, nanoscience, physics and nutritional science.

The Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition Thesis Stream program offers students the opportunity to strengthen their research skills through advanced course work and Thesis development under a Faculty Supervisor's guidance.

You will learn the chemical and physical nature of foods, causes of food deterioration, the basis of food safety, and principles of food processing, preservation, and packaging. You will examine what’s happening to meet consumer demand for nutrition, debate issues of food additives versus natural foods, learn about natural toxicants and research new methods of detecting unsafe or unwholesome food.

Combining Culinary Arts, Nutrition & Food Sciences The Bachelor of Integrated Food Sciences, the first of its kind in Canada, is an innovative multidisciplinary programme delivered jointly by the University of Ottawa and Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa. The programme will prepare future graduates to lead in any industry where food plays a key role, including healthcare, education, hospitality, business, or research and development. Graduates of this programme will have a broad, comprehensive understanding of food-related practices and will be equipped to provide strategic leadership and operational guidance in commercial settings. "This partnership joins together experts from two world-renowned institutions to deliver one unique programme that is timely and fills a knowledge gap in the industry. Graduates will have the skills and experience to be leaders in any industry where food plays a role." Aurélien Legué - Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Chef Instructor

This one-year graduate program provides students with theoretical and practical skills to meet the demands of the food industry. Food processing operations require advanced engineering science and an in-depth understanding of food sciences, food safety, and related policies and regulations.

This 4 year Bachelor degree will focus on entrepreneurship and innovation in the European Food Business. The first two years you will receive a foundation in business management, marketing, and food product development.

The Food Science Honors program is a specialized, research-based program examining topics such as Food Microbiology, Clinical Nutrition, and Foodborne Pathogens. 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.