| School: | The University of British Columbia - Vancouver |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Land and Food Systems |
| Degree: | Bachelor; Co-op |
| Field of Study: | Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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| Description: | Food and Nutritional Sciences is a competitive double major, combining the core degree requirements of the Food Science and Nutritional Sciences programs. You’ll discover the chemistry and microbiology of food, its nutritional and sensory properties, and the function of nutrients in health and disease, and graduate ready for a career in the food and nutrition industries or graduate-level study in health sciences.
UBC’s Food and Nutritional Sciences degree has the added distinction of being approved by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT): the internationally respected governing body that sets the standards in Food Science education. By choosing this double major, you’ll be eligible to apply for Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) scholarships and other food science-specific student funding. You’ll also have access to the IFT Student Association events and opportunities to collaborate with other students across North America. |
| URL: | Food and Nutritional Sciences at The University of British Columbia - Vancouver |
| Length: | 5 Year(s) |
| Cost per year:* | | National: | $6,111 | | International: | $47,031 |
This estimate represents the tuition for the first year. |
| Careers: | Nutritionists | |