曼尼托巴大學(xué)

The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences has earned a reputation for its high-calibre teaching programs and its friendly helpful staff. Students benefit not only from the expertise of staff in the Faculty, but also from the close proximity of other faculties on campus, federal research facilities, and a vibrant Winnipeg-based agricultural community.

Interesting courses

• World of Bugs
• Frozen Dairy Products
• Companion Animal Nutrition and Management
• Economics of World Food Issues and Policies
• Introduction to Environmental Economics
• Urban Agriculture

Food scientists fuel the minds that feed the world. They study the physical, microbiological, and chemical makeup of food and use their findings to develop the nutritious, delicious and innovative foods products that line supermarket shelves everywhere. In the Bachelor of Science (Food Science), students study food safety, chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and sensory science. They develop a greater understanding of the fate of agricultural raw materials, and how such materials are processed and formulated into food products before being presented to the consumer.

Program focus options:

• Science – Explores the science and technology of food processing, packaging, and preservation of foods.
• Business – Explores the business and economics of food production, including marketing and finance, for students who wish to work in the food industry as business managers or entrepreneurs.

Interesting courses:

• Food Product Development
• Cheese and Fermented Milk Products

Co-op option:

The Cooperative Education option integrates the student’s academic study with practical work experience in industry, government and the farming profession. To obtain the co-op designation, you must complete three 4-month work terms. Two of these can be during the summer. This program option will extend your degree time by one semester (slightly longer if you take more work terms in winter).
Exchange opportunities:

Exchange opportunities exist for agriculture students to study abroad in countries such as Sweden, Mexico, France, the U.S., China and India.

Professional opportunities:

• Food Technologist/Engineer
• Food Development Specialist
• Food Safety Inspector
• Food Chemist
• Marketing Specialist