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Honours Bachelor of Science in Food Sciences - Food Technology Option

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•World Rank #231

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Offered by University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada, Honours Bachelor of Science in Food Sciences - Food Technology Option is a honours degree in Food Science programme.

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Degree: Honours Degree
Field: Food Science

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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Honours Bachelor of Science in Food Sciences, Food Technology Option, is a 120-unit undergraduate degree from the University of Ottawa. It provides in-depth knowledge of the sciences underlying the production, consumption and metabolism of food, covering physico-chemical and sensory properties, microbiology, food safety, and food product transformation, with the option's focus on food technology. The programme emphasizes the health impact of food and prepares graduates for careers in agri-food industries, food research and government regulatory sectors. The curriculum includes experiential learning projects and internship opportunities, and a cooperative education option, alternating academic terms with paid work placements, is available. The degree is offered in English and French, with a French immersion stream available.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need English 4U (ENG4U) or Français 4U (FRA4U), Biology 4U (SBI4U), Chemistry 4U (SCH4U), and one Mathematics 4U course. A minimum grade of 65% is required specifically in the chemistry prerequisite, separate from the overall admission average. The published minimum admission average is 73%, administered by the Faculty of Health Sciences. Co-op admission for this program is only available starting in second year. This line applies uniformly to the base Food Sciences degree, its Food Technology and Nutrition options, and the Honours Bachelor of Integrated Food Sciences delivered jointly with Le Cordon Bleu, since all share the same published course prerequisites and average.

About University of Ottawa

“Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1848
Students: 49,864
World rank: #231
Programs: 525
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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