Master of Science (M.Sc.) [program page]

The M.Sc. program requirements are as follows:

• Courses: 12 credits (minimum requirement), including:
  • FOOD 500 (M.Sc. Seminar)
  • At least 6 credits of Food Science courses at the Graduate level
  • Other courses that may include a maximum of 3 credits of senior-undergraduate level courses (numbered 300 and above).
• FOOD 549 (M.Sc. Thesis): 18 credits

Additional coursework may be recommended upon consultation with the student's supervisory committee.

The Ph.D. program requirements are as follows:

• FOOD 600 (Ph.D. Seminar)
• At least 6 credits of Food Science courses at the Graduate level. Food Science graduate courses completed during an M.Sc. program may satisfy this requirement
• FOOD 649 Ph.D. Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Additional coursework may be selected in consultation with the student's supervisory committee. All Ph.D. students are required to take a comprehensive examination. The major requirement for the Ph.D. is completion of a research thesis demonstrating ability to conduct significant and original scientific research.

Food Science Graduate Courses

Please note classes may not be offered each year. Check with the UBC Calendar course schedule to determine specific courses offered in the current year.