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Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science or similar degree in any natural science or applied life science field with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate studies.听
Students who have previous credit for courses in the certificate may apply for transfer credit or waiver.
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Why choose this certificate?
There鈥檚 never been a better time to enter this field. With growing demand for healthier, science-backed food products, your expertise will be in high demand.
Industry-Relevant Skills: Gain practical knowledge in product development, marketing, research, and analysis of innovative food and supplement products.
Future-Focused Learning: Explore emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of food and health.
Career-Ready: Prepare to contribute to commercial and research organizations at the forefront of innovation.听
Pathway to Graduate Studies: This certificate also supports your journey into a wide range of postgraduate programs.
Who is this certificate for?
Already have a bachelor鈥檚 degree? This post-baccalaureate certificate is your next step into the exciting world of food and nutraceutical sciences. Whether you're interested in research, product development, marketing, or analysis, this program will give you the skills to make an impact in a fast-growing industry.
Thinking about grad school? This certificate also sets you up for success in a wide range of postgraduate programs.
Careers
Canada鈥檚 food and supplement sector is booming, and innovation is at the heart of it all. You鈥檒l explore cutting-edge topics and gain practical knowledge that鈥檚 relevant for today and the future.听
What will you learn?
This certificate offers hands-on lab work to help develop the skills needed to contribute innovative solutions to some of the world鈥檚 greatest food problems.听
Learn techniques for measuring content in foods, government regulations, and valuable food safety courses, preparing you for a breadth of career options in the food industry.
Requirements
Completion of this certificate requires:
Required Courses
CHMA 2002.03: Introduction to Biochemistry *
CHMA 3011.03: Fundamentals of Food Chemistry OR FOOD 3012.03: Introductory Food Chemistry
CHMA 4003.03: Instrumental Analysis
FOOD 3002.03: Impact of Food on Health
FOOD 4001.03: Food Quality and Safety
FOOD 4005.03: Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
MCRA 2000.03: Microbiology *
MCRA 4001.03: Food Microbiology
*For both Introduction to Biochemistry and Microbiology, if the student has already earned a credit in an equivalent course (3 credit hours) during the past five years, the required course(s) can be replaced with elective course(s) from the list below.
Optional Courses
Any ONE from the list below:
AGRI 4001.03: Agriculture, Food and Well-being
ANSC 3003.03: Eggs and Dairy Products
ANSC 3004.03: Meat Science
FOOD 4000.03: Directed Studies in Food and Bioproduct Sciences
FOOD 4004.03: Directed Studies in Nutriscience
MCRA 4002.03: Microbiomes in Agriculture
NUTR 3000.03: Introduction to Nutrition
To inquire further about the requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Food Bioscience, please contact Dr. Vasantha Rupasinghe (vrupasinghe@dal.ca).
External applicants
Apply to Dal as a non-degree student
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You need to complete the certificate requirements before declaring
Contact
Dr. Vasantha Rupasinge, Program Coordinator