Offered by Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, Canada, Certificate in Brewing is a certificate in Food Science programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 756 per credit (CAD 317 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Food Science
Local tuition: CAD 317 / credit
International tuition: CAD 756 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Certificate in Brewing is a 32-credit undergraduate credential in the Faculty of Science that introduces the history, science, and practical skills of beer making. Students must first be admitted to KPU's Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations, of which the certificate forms the initial stage. The core curriculum covers introductory brewing theory and practice, beer sensory evaluation, brewing microbiology and chemistry, and brewing equipment and technology, supplemented by two elective courses chosen from options such as business problem solving, professional communication, brewing history, business ethics, or a computing course. Coursework combines classroom study with hands-on brewery and laboratory work; students are expected to wear protective clothing and safety gear, stand for six to eight hours at a time, and be able to lift 25 kilograms or move 50 kilograms. The program serves as an entry point into the craft brewing industry or a stepping-stone toward the full Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations. Graduates receive a Certificate in Brewing.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Students must first be admitted to Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations program; the Certificate in Brewing is awarded on completion of that program's initial 32 credits and carries no separate admission process beyond the Diploma's own entry requirements.
