Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition

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 . People are more health-conscious than ever, with the core of healthy living philosophies centering on what foods we eat and how they function to promote health. The B.Sc. in Food and Nutrition provides interdisciplinary training in both food science and nutrition. You will learn how agricultural commodities are transformed into safe, nutritious and sustainable food sources. You will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address the emergent needs in the food, health and wellness sectors, including: You will learn about environmentally-sustainable practices, technologies and ingredients used in food production, and the impact of nutrition and lifestyle choices on human health and aging. This degree program is flexible and offers you the opportunity to take courses in many different subject areas. Here’s what a typical first-year schedule might look like: * These are elective courses. You'll have a large number of courses to choose between. The Course and Program Catalogue has the complete and official listing of required classes and their descriptions for this program. FABS 362: Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Foods contain compounds that not only supply us with energy but also help us develop and maintain health. Nutraceuticals are naturally occurring compounds in foods that have health-promoting properties or can be purified from foods and delivered as a supplement. The aim of this cours