About the course

The Master of Food Science (MFS) program was launched in 2007 with a focus to prepare students for professional work in the food industry or government. Since its inception, the MFS program has trained up to 30 graduate students per year. After completing two semesters of course work, the program culminates with a 15?week summer practicum in which the students get hands-on experience, working on a project in an industry or government setting. Throughout the years students have helped local, national and international food sectors to solve problems and provide advances in food safety, risk assessment, product development, sensory analysis and process validation studies. Many of our alumni have commented that the combination of courses and practicum in this program has helped them to develop skills required for the current job market. In consultation with students, alumni and industry, the program continues to evolve, incorporating current topics relevant to the food sector. 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: 1 Year(s)Fees: CA$44,639

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Vancouver
Term 1 (September), 2025	Vancouver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of British Columbia

Applicants require a first-rate undergraduate degree in Food Science, Food Engineering or a ly related discipline. It is expected that applicants have completed undergraduate courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, physics, calculus and statistics, in addition to food science. Food science background should include: food process science, food chemistry, food analysis, food laws, regulations, and quality assurance, microorganisms in food systems, and principles of food engineering. Students lacking sufficient background in these areas may be able to fill these gaps by taking appropriate upper-level undergraduate courses, two of which may be credited towards the MFS degree.

　　Three letters of reference

　　Official transcripts, accompanied by a degree certificate

　　English proficiency test results (if relevant)

　　Selected applicants will be required to successfully complete an interview with a faculty member from the MFS program.

　　TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT

　　90

　　ibT Reading 22

　　ibT Writing 21

　　ibT Listening 22

　　ibT Speaking 21

　　IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT

　　6.5

　　IELTS Reading 6.0

　　IELTS Writing 6.0

　　IELTS Listening 6.0

　　IELTS Speaking 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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