Location:

Winnipeg, Canada

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Nutrition & Food Science

Program Overview

Program Description:

There are two types of Master’s programs in the Department of Food Science: Thesis Thesis projects may be of a basic research type or of an applied or practical nature relating to the chemistry, physics and/or microbiology of food raw materials, processes and/or products. The thesis program requires a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework, with the thesis research topic assigned within an area of interest to the student and pertinent to departmental research objectives. Non-thesis Additional coursework plus practical work terms and a comprehensive examination are substituted for a research project and written thesis. The non-thesis program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework. The general program in Food Science involves studies of the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of food during all phases of manufacturing and processing - starting with the raw materials and ending in consumer products. Uniquely positioned in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, the Department of Food Science develops and evaluates value-added opportunities for agricultural food products. New product development and food process improvement are important national and international priorities and the Department is committed to the training of highly qualified personnel in these areas.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

no accreditation exists for this program

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

M.Sc. - Bachelor’s degree from a recognized food science department or the equivalent. Ph.D. - research-based Master of Science degree in the general areas of food or nutritional sciences from a recognized university. The student must attain a minimum University of Manitoba equivalent GPA of 3.5 in Masters’ coursework. Students with a Master of Science in a different scientific discipline will be considered by the Food Science Graduate Studies Committee on a case-by-case basis. Students with an honours degree from the University of Manitoba or equivalent may be accepted directly into the Ph.D. program. See the Department website for full admission requirements. All applicants must also meet the minimum admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Possible Start Dates September, January, May