What you need to know:
Hey, LFS! It’s exciting when you start to focus your studies and get to study specific areas of interest. But, before you apply to any of the competitive majors or minors below, you’ll want to take note of a few things:
- Not all majors require an application (which is why not all majors are listed below)
- Not all minors are available for students in all programs
So, if you have questions about whether you have to apply for the major you’re interested in, or are curious about whether a minor below is available in your particular program, learn more here, or contact LFS Student Services to review your particular options and implications of making choices.
Majors
The Food Science major is competitive, which means you will need to apply if you wish to be considered. Both your academic performance and a letter of intent will be assessed when determining your fit for this major. You can find details about admission requirements and timelines in the UBC Academic Calendar.
If you are a college or university student interested in pursuing this major at UBC, you should apply for both the Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health and the Food Science Major.
If you are a high school student interested in pursuing this major at UBC, you should first apply for the Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health. Once within the FNH program, you can apply to Food Science as early as the end of Year 1. Applications for competitive majors are due by March 31st each year.
Applications are now closed. Applications will re-open in late January and will close March 31, 2025.
The Food and Nutritional Sciences Double Major is competitive, which means you will need to apply if you wish to be considered. Both your academic performance and a letter of intent count toward UBC's assessment of your fit for the major. You can find details about admission requirements and timelines in the UBC Academic Calendar.
If you are a college or university student interested in pursuing this major at UBC, you should apply for both the Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health (the degree that you will be working towards) and the Food and Nutritional Sciences Double Major (the specific major within the degree program).
If you are a high school student interested in pursuing this major at UBC, you should first apply for the Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health. Once within the FNH program, you can apply for the Food and Nutritional Sciences Double Major as early as the end of Year 1. Applications for competitive majors are due by March 31st each year.
Applications are now closed. Applications will re-open in late January and will close March 31, 2025.
Applications for the Dietetics Major are now closed. Details of how to apply next year can be found online here.
Students may apply for admission to this program in Term 2, Year 2 (Year 3 students may also be considered) of their initial program. The deadline to submit the application is January 31, but students must meet with the LFS Advisor and the Education Advisor prior to the deadline to discuss the program for initial approval.
Applications to apply for the Dual Degree Program in Food, Nutrition and Health and Education are now closed and will re-open in late November.
Minors
Applications for minors are now closed. Applications will re-open in late January and will close March 31, 2025.
Students in their second year are eligible to apply for a minor. Some minors may have limited spaces and require you to complete prerequisite courses.
Applications are now closed. Applications will re-open in late January and will close March 31, 2025.
Students in their second year are eligible to apply for a minor. Some minors may have limited spaces and require you to complete prerequisite courses.
Applications are now closed. Applications will re-open in late January and will close March 31, 2025.
Students in their second year are eligible to apply for a minor. Some minors may have limited spaces and require you to complete prerequisite courses.
Applications are now closed. Applications will re-open in late January and will close March 31, 2025.
Students in their second year are eligible to apply for a minor. Some minors may have limited spaces and require you to complete prerequisite courses.
Applications are now closed. Applications will re-open in late January and will close March 31, 2025.
Students in their second year are eligible to apply for a minor. Some minors may have limited spaces and require you to complete prerequisite courses.
Applications are now closed. Applications will re-open in late January and will close March 31, 2025.
Students in their second year are eligible to apply for a minor. Some minors may have limited spaces and require you to complete prerequisite courses.
Applications are now closed. Applications will re-open in late January and will close March 31, 2025.