Bachelor (Hons) - Food Studies
- 4 years
- Duration
- 24,339 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
Hospitality and culinary skills change the food industry. This continual change has underscored the need for a more holistic culinary education that allows students to study the food chain while learning a range of methods.
The Honours Bachelor of Food Studies degree prepares future food leaders for this fast-changing sector. It provides food service professionals with extensive career paths and leaders who can succeed in for-profit and nonprofit businesses.
Careers in culinary, education, tourist, recreation, health, food security, sustainability, economic development, agriculture, public policy, and research await graduates. Culinary and critical thinking occupations are expanding.
Toronto's ethnic and Indigenous food traditions make this program special. Students will explore food in a culturally diverse and inclusive classroom and beyond. A paid co-op will apply culinary and food animation talents. Select courses will offer community-engaged learning.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Culinary Skills I
- Gastronomic Theory I (Sanitation Certificate included)
- Communicating About Food
- Food and Beverage Cost Control
- Emergency First Aid/Heartsaver CPR (weekend course)
Semester 2
- Introduction to Food Studies II
- Butchery and Café Production
- Culinary Skills II
- Gastronomic Theory II (WHMIS Certificate included)
- Food Literacy
Semester 3
- Food for Special Events
- atisserie Production Management
- Food from the Land
- Food Studies Research Methods
Semester 4
- Essential Flavours of the Modern Kitchen
- Food from the Sea
- Indigenous Food Traditions
- Food Movements
Work experience scheduled between semesters 4 and 5
Semester 5
- Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Policy
- Food Policy and Law
- The Evolving Kitchen
- Global Food and Beverage History
Semester 6
- Food and the Nonprofit Sector
- Sustainability in Food Service
- Sustainable Consumption
- Canadian Food History and Culture
Semester 7
- Global Food Politics
- Food, Equity and the City
- Chefs as Agents of Change
- Capstone I (Food Studies)
Semester 8
- Special Topics in Food Studies
- Strategies for the Black Box
- Capstone II (Food Studies)
- The Future of Food
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 24,339 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
- Uniform - 290 CAD
- Knives and small wares - 500–700 CAD
- Books - 1,000 CAD
- Black safety shoes - 110–160 CAD
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with six grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses, including grade 12 (U) English.
- English grade 12 (U) with a grade of 65 per cent or higher.
- An overall average of 65 per cent in the six grade 12 (U) or (M) courses.
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 9;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 115;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
