Program Description
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry (Thesis) offered by the Department of Food Science & Agricultural Chemistry in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and engaging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in research proposal writing, original thinking, and experimental design to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.
Keywords: Food Safety, Microbiology, Food Processing, Toxins, Food Analysis, Flavour Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Packaging, Dairy, Food Sustainability.
Unique Program Features
- Applicants with a strong background in food science or microbiology or chemistry/biochemistry or post-harvest processing interested in pursuing a PhD (afterwards) are encouraged to apply;
- Students benefit from training in interdisciplinary areas such as food quality, food safety/food microbiology, food chemistry, food biotechnology, food packaging, functional ingredients, bimolecular spectroscopy, food processing, enzymology, nano sciences, thermal generation of aromas and toxicants, marine biochemistry, and chemical toxicant.
University-Level Admission Requirements
- Applicants are required to hold an eligible bachelor鈥檚 degree with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.4 out of 4.0 or its equivalent. For certain international institutions this is equivalent to a First Class Division overall standing.
- English-language proficiency
Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.
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Program Website
Department Contact
Graduate Program gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Food%20Science%20and%20Agricultural%20Chemistry) (email)
Available Intakes
Fall
Winter
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Application Deadline - International | Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | September 15 | January 15 | March 15 |
| WINTER | February 15 | July 15 | September 1 |
| SUMMER | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.