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Nutrition and Food Science

University of Alberta

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Deadlines

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2 deadlines

  • Applications open for admission, awards and residence

    2027 entry

    Admission, entrance awards and residence applications open on the same date.

    Official deadline

  • Applications open. Spring and Summer 2027 admission

    Spring and Summer 2027 entry

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No central deadline published by ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
  • No central deadline published by ApplyAlberta
  • ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees
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ApplyAlberta publishes NO deadline dates at all on its public pages. Its How to Apply page describes the process only: verbatim, "Now you will 'Start a New Application' at the institution of your choice. You will be directed to the institution's application portal where you will apply and pay any application fees", and "All application fees are paid directly to the institution you are applying to. Each institution has its own unique application fees". Deadlines must be read from each of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded institutions.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

  • One English equivalent: ENG4U, EAE4U, EAL4U or ETS4U.
  • Five eligible Grade 12 subjects are assessed for direct entry, including the English equivalent.
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Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Non-refundable undergraduate application fee
    • $150 for new applicants and $100 for current or former University of Alberta students. Some programs have a separate fee.
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  4. Step 4Final official school and postsecondary transcripts
    • Alberta records can transfer through ApplyAlberta with consent. Ontario high school applicants arrange direct submission from their school. Transfer applicants submit all required postsecondary records; university records already held by Alberta need not be resubmitted. Final official documents must come from the issuer or ministry.
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  5. Step 5Official AP or IB results, if you took those courses
    • Applicants with Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate coursework must request an official electronic result transcript in addition to their school or postsecondary records.
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Applicant pathways
Food Science and Technology Specialization

High-school applicants to the specialization

  • The university publishes a separate high-school entry profile for this specialization.
University of Alberta Food Science and Technology Specialization admissions

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • The General Program has 87 program requirement units, 30 units in a chosen minor and a 3-unit capstone.
  • The Food Science and Technology specialization requires 120 units.
ReferencesUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science - General ProgramUniversity of Alberta Nutrition and Food Science General degreeUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science - Food Science and Technology Specialization

Program facts

Entering averageNot published

The university does not publish a comparable percentage minimum or entering-average range for this program.

University of Alberta ALES admissions and applicant categories
InternshipOptional ALES internships
University of Alberta ALES 2027–28 work experienceCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Dietetics Specialization

BSc

This specialization uses academic and practical training in dietetics. Entry is through a later application.

Published requirements

Courses

Separate degree requirements for the General Program and the direct-entry Food Science and Technology specialization.

Food Science and Technology · Recommended Year 16 listed

Add 3 units of English, 3 units of free electives, and a 3-unit English or Writing Studies course.

  • BIOL 107Introduction to Cell Biology

    Study cell structure, how cells use energy and reproduce, and how they store and express genetic information.

    UAlberta Catalogue · BIOL 107
  • CHEM 101Introductory University Chemistry I

    Study atoms, molecules, states of matter, and the chemistry of the elements.

    UAlberta Catalogue · CHEM 101
  • CHEM 102Introductory University Chemistry II

    Study reaction rates, thermodynamics, equilibrium, coordination chemistry, and electrochemistry.

    UAlberta Catalogue · CHEM 102
  • CHEM 261Organic Chemistry I

    Relate bonding and structure to the physical properties and reactivity of organic compounds.

    UAlberta Catalogue · CHEM 261
  • NU FS 100Introduction to Food Science and Technology

    Explore food, food technology, and the principles of food safety.

    UAlberta Catalogue · NU FS 100
  • STAT 151Introduction to Applied Statistics I

    Study data collection, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression.

    UAlberta Catalogue · STAT 151
University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science - Food Science and Technology Specialization
Food Science and Technology · Year 1 calculus choice3 listed

Choose one 3-unit calculus course.

  • MATH 134Calculus for the Life Sciences I

    Study derivatives, integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus in the life sciences.

    UAlberta Catalogue · MATH 134
  • MATH 144Calculus for the Mathematical and Physical Sciences I

    Study derivatives, integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus in the physical sciences.

    UAlberta Catalogue · MATH 144
  • MATH 154Calculus for Business and Economics I

    Study derivatives, integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus in business and economics.

    UAlberta Catalogue · MATH 154
University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science - Food Science and Technology Specialization
Study routes
  • General and Food Science and Technology Specialization have published high-school entry routes.
  • Dietetics requires pre-professional university studies before admission.

Careers

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Costs

Nutrition and Food Science · Tuition by applicant category

Published tuition

2026–27 domestic · Fall 2027 international entry · Domestic per registered course · International per year · CAD

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Tuition onlyNot researched

Domestic tuition depends on course registration. The international amount is the published Fall 2027 cohort rate.

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