Nutrition and Food Sciences

This program is offered cooperatively by the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics at the University of Alberta. This program offers courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences. Three majors are offered: Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Food, and Nutrition. The Food Science and Technology Major meets the guidelines of the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). The Nutritional Science Major, with appropriate courses chosen from the approved program electives, is accredited by the Dietitians of Canada. Students planning to be Registered Dietitians should carefully read the information provided in the University of Alberta calendar.

Field of study: Nutrition Sciences