Postgraduate Diploma in Food and Bioproduct Sciences

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 . Designed for advanced study in value‑added agriculture, the Postgraduate Diploma in Food and Bioproduct Sciences (FABS) at the University of Saskatchewan is a multi‑disciplinary program that brings together biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, engineering, and technological processes to examine the scientific foundations of food and bioproduct systems. Turn bioresources into meaningful food and bioproduct solutions that support health, sustainability, and the future of agriculture. The Food and Bioproduct Sciences program provides advanced training in applying science and technology across pre and post harvest agriculture to add value to primary agricultural products. Students focus on using bioresources to develop healthy foods and consumer‑acceptable bioproducts that support human health, environmental sustainability, and the bioeconomy. The program emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, with a strong history of working with industry and institutional partners to support effective knowledge exchange. Research and training are centred on producing foods and bioproducts that are safe, functional, and meet human and animal health and nutrition needs. Faculty expertise in the Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences includes, but is not limited to: Housed in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan, the department offers a research‑driven environme