IX. Graduate Programs
Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Graduate Diploma
Admission Requirements
The program is most suitable for those with an undergraduate food science or microbiology background and for those currently employed in food safety and quality assurance fields in government food regulatory work or in the food industry who desire upgrading of skills and knowledge. Applicants for admission to this program must meet the admission requirement of a baccalaureate in an honours program (or the equivalent) in a relevant field of study from a recognized university or college with an average standing of at least a 'B' average. Applicants will be expected to have completed undergraduate courses that prepare them for participation in the core graduate courses and electives of the program. Undergraduate upgrading may be necessary to ensure sufficient background in topics such as microbiology, toxicology, statistics, and analytical methods.
Program Requirements
All students must complete the following five courses:
| FSQA*6100 | [0.50] | Food Law and Policy |
| FSQA*6150 | [0.50] | Food Quality Assurance Management |
| FSQA*6200 | [0.50] | Food Safety Systems Management |
| FSQA*6600 | [0.50] | Principles of Food Safety and Quality Assurance |
| POPM*6350 | [0.50] | Safety of Foods of Animal Origins |