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Advancing food production, science and safety.

U of G's Department of Food Science is a global leader in research, education and industry outreach. Our students, graduates and faculty apply the disciplines of chemistry, physics and microbiology to the processing and product development of safe and healthy foods.

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Programs in food science and safety

Undergraduate Programs
Food Science Certificate
Graduate Programs
Continuing Education (Short Courses)

Food Science Short Courses and Events

Food Science Research Day
Food Science Summer Camp
Dairy Product Pasteurization
Cheese Making
Ice Cream Science & Technology
Beer Brewing
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Connect with food innovation experts and world-class facilities.

The Guelph Food Innovation Centre (GFIC) offers research services to the food industry that are crucial in driving safety, quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness needed for products to be competitive in the marketplace.

Learn about the Guelph Food Innovation Centre
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Global leaders in food science and safety.

Faculty within the U of G's Department of Food Science work collaboratively with external partners and organizations to enhance the quality and safety of food. For example, the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS) provides expert advice that is keeping the world safe from the next pandemic.

Learn about CRIFS
Discover our research
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I specifically pursued research at the University of Guelph because the program has more to offer than any other food science program. Moreover, I deeply admire the research conducted by my supervisor, Dr. Loong-Tak Lim.

Brock Levac, Graduate StudentMSc in Food ScienceHear more from Brock
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Food science is a very important field within our industry and in our everyday lives. There was definitely no shortage of finding jobs within the field. There are lots of opportunities for students to get involved and jumpstart their career.

Brenda Zai, Graduate StudentMSc in Food ScienceHear more from Brenda
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Aside from making the best friends and connections with my professors, I love how everything that I’m learning can be applied in real life. Whether it is food chemistry or sensory evaluations, I can really see myself using the knowledge that I’ve gained in the future.

Victoria Huynh, Undergraduate StudentFood Science Hear more from Victoria
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About Us

The Department of Food Science provides state of the art knowledge translation focused on developing sustainable, safe and innovative foods aimed at improving human health. Research done in Food Science focuses on interdisciplinary studies spanning chemistry, biology, microbiology, natural product chemistry, nanoscience, physics and nutritional science.

  • Undergraduate Programs
  • Graduate Programs
  • Continuing Education (Short Courses)

Contact Us

Telephone: (519) 824-4120 extension 56589

Mailing Address:
University of Guelph
Food Science Department
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario
Canada N1G 2W1

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