About the course

This four-year Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Food Science degree is designed for students seeking careers in the hospitality, culinary, food services and food science sectors through a unique combination of food science and culinary skills. Well suited for those with a passion for food and a love of science, this program produces skilled graduates with culinary and food science backgrounds equipped with the abilities to create innovative, high quality food products for existing and emerging markets.

　　Through combining the disciplines of food science and culinary arts, students develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become professionals within this innovative and emerging field. Students examine a broad range of topics including food chemistry, food microbiology, sensory evaluation, food processing, as well as culinary science and food service management, with a focus on food product development and enhancing the nutritional value of food products. These core science skills are complemented by advanced skills in food preparation, cooking, baking, safety and sanitation, management and leadership. Through applied research in product development, students have the opportunity to research, create and market their own products.

　　The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

　　Apply scientific principles, methodologies and theories in the development of new and modification of existing food and beverage products to meet market demands.

　　Create quality food and beverage products using interdisciplinary skills in the processing, manufacturing and packaging of food products.

　　Solve problems, formulate strategies and customize innovative solutions using critical thinking and research skills for the food service and the food industry.

　　Perform research to plan, design and develop food and beverage products.

　　Perform duties in a professional, ethical, safe and legal manner to meet industry expectations and compliance. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Ottawa
Fall (September), 2025	Ottawa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Algonquin College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.

　　Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enroll. Mature students applying for Degree programs satisfy College Eligibility by having demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level.

　　Six Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:

　　One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 60%

　　One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 60%

　　One Grade 12 U Biology course or one Grade 12 U Chemistry course

　　Please note that mature students must meet the following subject-specific Program Eligibility requirements, either directly or through equivalencies:

　　One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 60%

　　One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 60%

　　One Grade 12 U Biology course or one Grade 12 U Chemistry course

　　Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).

　　IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22, Listening 22, Speaking 22, Writing 22.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Algonquin College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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