Master of Science in Food Science

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . Master of Agriculture (M.Agr.) Master of Science (M.Sc.) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Food Science at the University of Saskatchewan offers graduate programs that explores the principles from chemistry, biology, microbiology and engineering to the study of food and the development of food technology and to non-food uses of agricultural materials. Explore the development and application of science and technology in pre- and post-harvest agriculture to add value to agriculture, enhance food safety, and lead interdisciplinary research that makes a real-world impact. The Master’s in Agriculture program provides advanced theoretical knowledge and hands-on training focused on understanding how to use various bioresources to produce healthy foods or consumer-acceptable bioproducts to support our health, the environment and a sustainable bioeconomy. Master of Agriculture degree requirment includes 24 credit units (CU) of coursework (equivalent to 8 classes) along with a 6-CU research project carried, typically carried out over the spring/summer after the academic terms. This project includes writing up the results in the form of a final project along with a defense. The Master’s in Agriculture program schedules the research project requirement in the academic break that typically spans spring and summer terms (May through August). During this period, students work closely with their faculty mentors on research projects