Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition

The Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition [B.Sc.(F&N)] degree provides interdisciplinary training in both food science and nutrition. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the emergent needs in the food, health, and wellness sectors.

About the Program

The B.Sc. in Food and Nutrition program is a 4-year degree that can be taken full-time or part-time. Students can enter this program directly from high school or begin it off-campus. The program focuses on the transformation of agricultural commodities into safe, nutritious, and sustainable food sources. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address the complex issues in the food, health, and wellness sectors.

What You Will Learn

• How foods nourish the body, including metabolism
• The interrelationship between food and culture
• How food is processed and how this impacts nutritional content
• Management of food preparation and service delivery in institutional environments
• Environmentally-sustainable practices, technologies, and ingredients used in food production
• The impact of nutrition and lifestyle choices on human health and aging

Sample First Year

A typical first-year schedule might include the following courses:

• NUTR 120: Basic Nutrition
• AREC 220: History of Indigenous Agriculture in Canada
• BIOL 120: The Nature of Life
• CHEM 112: General Chemistry I Structure Bonding and Properties of Materials
• ECON 111: Introductory Economics
• FABS 110: The Science of Food
• BIOL 121: The Diversity of Life
• CHEM 250: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• ENG 114: Literature and Composition Reading Culture
• GEOG 130: Environment Health and Planning

Featured Classes

• FABS 362: Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
• NUTR 310: Food Culture and Human Nutrition
• NUTR 322: Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan

Why Study Here?

• Career Skills: Graduates will have excellent industry-endorsed scientific training and a foundation of marketable career skills.
• Small Class Sizes: The College of Agriculture and Bioresources offers a setting that combines the advantages of a full-scale university with the benefits of a small, specialized program.
• Research: The college is committed to finding solutions to sustainably feed a hungry and growing world.
• Opportunities to Get Involved: There are several student clubs in the college to join and enhance the university experience.
• Collaborative Environment: Faculty and researchers actively collaborate across the university, as well as nationally and internationally.

Careers

The B.Sc. in Food and Nutrition degree will prepare students for a variety of careers in the growing agri-food and health sector, including:

• Nutritional researchers
• Market research analysts
• Wellness program coordinators
• Lifestyle advisors and consultants
• Food product developers
• Food service coordinators
• Post-graduate studies

Tuition Estimates

Program Options

The Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition [B.Sc.(F&N)] degree is offered by the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources:

• B.Sc.(F&N) Four-year

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements depend on the student's situation and educational background. High school students or graduates, university or college students or graduates, and international students have different requirements.

Application Deadlines

Start term | Application Deadline | International Deadline ---|---|--- Winter | Dec. 1, 2025 | Sept. 1, 2025 Spring | April 1, 2026 | Feb. 1, 2026 Summer | May 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 Fall | May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 Winter | Dec. 1, 2026 | Sept. 1, 2026

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• Food Industry Management
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