Food Science and Technology
Faculty of Engineering
Master of Science (MSc)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Overview
This program offers graduate level class work and research opportunities related to food process technology, food microbiology, edible oils, engineering design, post-mortem biochemistry of muscle foods, proteins and enzymes, food rheology, and beverage science. A wide range of food processing equipment, a pilot plant, and well-equipped laboratories offer unique opportunities for graduate training and research. Students with degrees in food science, engineering, chemistry/biochemistry, microbiology or biology are invited to apply. The graduate degree programs share some facilities with the Canadian Institute of Fisheries Technology, a specialized resource centre for graduate education and research in food science and food process engineering with emphasis on seafoods.
Research Facilities
- Fish & food processing pilot plant
- Food analysis labs
- Food chemistry lab & instrumentation room
- Marine oils lab
- Rheology/texture lab
Admission Requirements
Candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Contact Information
Subject Code: | FOSC |
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Tel: | 902-494-1288 |
Email: | gsr@dal.ca |
Address: | Faculty of Engineering, Dalhousie University 5217 Morris Street, 4th Floor PO Box 15000 Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 |
Graduate Coordinator: | Suzanne Budge |
Graduate Coordinator Tel: | 902-494-4597 |
Graduate Coordinator Email: | peas.grad@dal.ca |
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