Offered by University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, MA/MS in Food Science is a master's degree in Food Science programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,869 per semester (CAD 2,164 per semester for local students).
This department offers two master's-level pathways in food science: a project-based Master of Agriculture, typically completed in one to two years, and a thesis-based Master of Science, typically completed in two years. The Master of Agriculture combines coursework with a shorter research project, usually carried out over spring and summer following academic terms, while the Master of Science centres on an original thesis. Both apply principles from chemistry, biology, microbiology, and engineering to the study of food and the development of food technology, covering areas such as food microbiology, enzyme applications, lipid biotechnology, functional foods, fermentation technologies, and carbohydrate and protein quality. Instruction is delivered in person, with hands-on training in pilot plants for food and meat processing, bioprocessing, and fermentation. The program suits students aiming for careers in agri-food innovation, bioproduct development, or food safety, with the Master of Agriculture better suited to those wanting a shorter, more applied credential and the Master of Science suited to those pursuing deeper research training or further graduate study.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The University of Saskatchewan's own Food Science graduate admissions page requires a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, with a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study. The M.Sc. route requires a minimum cumulative weighted average of 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study; the M.Agr. route carries the same average requirement but admits only in September or January. Three references are required (two academic, one academic or professional) along with a statement/letter of intent and a CV or resume. For English proficiency the page states that proof may be required for international applicants and those whose first language is not English, and defers to the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' general requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 (minimum 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (minimum 19 per section), Duolingo English Test 120 (minimum 100 per subscore), PTE Academic 63 (minimum 59 per skill), or CAEL 70 (minimum 60 per skill).
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
Application Deadline:The University of Saskatchewan does not publish fixed general application deadlines for its direct-entry undergraduate colleges (Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Education, Edwards School of Business, Engineering, Kinesiology, Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy): admission requirements and deadlines for the 2027-28 cycle become available only once applications open on 25 September 2026, and the site gives no separate international closing date. Non-direct professional programs set their own dates instead: for September 2027 entry, the College of Law's JD opens 15 October 2026 with rolling review to a 1 February 2027 documents deadline and is not currently accepting international applicants; the College of Medicine's MD applications close 1 October 2026 for domestic (Canadian citizen/PR) applicants only; and the Nutrition program's single deadline is 15 March 2027 for both domestic and international applicants, with no late applications considered. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
