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Food Science
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Research generally involves basic chemistry, microbiology, and unit processes applied to food systems; it may also be commodity based, with current emphasis on grains, edible oils, meats, native fruits, functional foods and nutraceuticals, and bioproducts.
Faculty research interests include food chemistry, food analysis, detection of food adulteration, meat science, product development, microencapsulation, biofuels, food safety, quality assurance and food governance, and the processing and utilization of grain crops as foods and bioproducts.
Program Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.D.)
Admission Requirements
a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
a cumulative weighted average of at least a 65% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units)
Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate Studies and Research Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information
Diploma Requirements
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 30 credit units, at least 18 of which are at the 800-level
Master of Agriculture (M.Agr.)
Admission Requirements
- a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
- a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (e.g. 60 credit units)
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate Studies and Research Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 992 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 24 credit units
- FDSC 992.0
- FDSC 990.0 in the Fall and Winter Terms for the duration of the program
- Project defense
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Admission Requirements
- a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
- a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units)
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate Studies and Research Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 9 credit units
- Registration in FDSC 994.0
- FDSC 990.0 in the Fall and Winter Terms is required for the duration of the program
- Thesis defense
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Direct Entry
Admission Requirements
With the recommendation of the unit, direct entry Ph.D. admission is available to exceptionally strong students, who show great promise in terms of academic accomplishments and potential for research.
- a four-year honours, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
- a cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work)
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate Studies and Research Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- At least 9 credit units of course work at the graduate level must be successfully completed in the first year of the program.
- Within the first year of the program, successfully complete a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination that is at least as rigorous as the defence for a Master’s thesis in the program area.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- A minimum of 12 credit units at the 800-level
- FDSC 990.0
- FDSC 996.0
- Pass a comprehensive examination, after completing the required course work, and prior to focusing on their research and doctoral thesis.
- Write and successfully defend a thesis based on original investigation.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Non-Direct Entry
Admission Requirements
- Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline
- a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (i.e. coursework required for Master's program)
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate Studies and Research Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum 3 credit units
- FDSC 990.0 in the Fall and Winter Terms is required for the duration of the program
- FDSC 996.0
- qualifying and comprehensive examinations
- Thesis defense
Transfer from M.Sc. to Ph.D.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 12 credit units
- FDSC 990.0
- FDSC 996.0
