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Food Science and Technology

Dalhousie University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Halifax, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Food Science and Technology at Dalhousie University is a MSc programme in Agriculture & Environmental Studies over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of agriculture & environmental studies. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Food Science and Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Halifax, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Food Science and Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in agriculture & environmental studies:

  1. Environmental Scientist
  2. Sustainability Manager
  3. Agricultural Analyst
  4. Conservation Officer
  5. Food Safety Specialist
  6. Climate Policy Advisor

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Fish & food processing pilot plant
  2. Food analysis labs
  3. Food chemistry lab & instrumentation room
  4. Marine oils lab
  5. Rheology/texture lab

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Option 1: The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is offered at 3 levels: Foundation English, EAP 1 and EAP 2.  Minimum entrance test scores depend on the course level and range between 3.5 – 6.0 IELTS / 30 – 84 TOEFL iBT.  Placement testing can be done at Dalhousie. Courses range from 2 – 3 months up to 1 year. Each level includes speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation and vocabulary development. 

Successful completion of EAP Level 2 with a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate programs and 3.7 GPA for most grauduate programs meets the English proficiency requirements at Dalhousie University.

Option 2:  Students may choose to study English full time at one of our partner ESL schools. Once a student reaches the top-level class, he or she is allowed to register in part-time study at Dal – as long as he or she completes the ESL program.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About Dalhousie University

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Dalhousie University

Halifax, Canada

public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months