Honours Bachelor of Food Studies

The first four-year Honours Bachelor of Food Studies degree in Canada combining culinary arts and a comprehensive food studies curriculum. This unique four-year program provides the food leaders of tomorrow with the skills, insights and knowledge to succeed in this rapidly changing industry. The program prepares you to enter the work force with an understanding of key food sector issues, including climate change, urbanization, technology, sustainability, food security and equity. Completion of this program will demonstrate your commitment to both culinary arts and understanding issues throughout the food system, distinguishing you from other chefs and opening career pathways in a wide range of food-related occupations. You will develop hard and soft skills that employers are looking for: Professional culinary trainingAdvanced culinary training focused on sustainability, unique to this degreeCulinary theoryCommunicationsResearchAdvocacy and movement buildingSystems thinkingPolicy analysisGrant writingProcurement and supply-chain logisticsFood history and cultureGraduates will be positioned to succeed in roles in the culinary industry, education, tourism, recreation, health, food security, sustainability, economic development, agriculture, government and public policy, and research. The Honours Bachelor of Food Studies embraces experiential learning as a key component of the program delivery. Throughout the degree, you will meet food sector leaders and take field trips to see food professionals in action. You will also complete two 16-hour community-engaged learning placements as part of your coursework. A highlight of the program is a 14-week, 420-hour work-integrated learning opportunity between the second and third years. George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities related to students’ course of study. All of these are opportunities to network and build your resumé.

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses and any other selection criteria outlined below:

• 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.

OR:

Mature student status (19 years of age or older with no OSSD)***

• grade 12 (U) English with a grade of 65 per cent or higher
• post-secondary courses in English will be considered (certain courses only)
• Subject to competition, applicants may be required to have grades/averages above the minimum score.

***There is no mature testing in the required credits for degree programs. Mature applicants must have the English credit required. Additional information on where and how to upgrade can be found on the English upgrading page.