Diploma Food Science Techology (Fast Track) - Diploma en Tecnología Alimentaria

The Food Science Technology (Fast-Track) program grants qualified college or university graduates direct admission into year two (semester three) of this three-year advanced diploma program and sees them receive their advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

The Centennial College Food Science Technology program integrates and applies knowledge within the disciplines of microbiology, chemistry, engineering, biology and nutrition to preserve, process, package and distribute foods that are healthy, affordable, desirable and safe to eat.

This college science program prepares you for food science careers in areas including quality control/ assurance, laboratory analysis, product development and food safety.

College diploma or university degree in chemistry/biology, engineering, or related discipline
Additional Requirements

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Centennial College English Skills Assessment (must score 170 or 171 for admission)

Start Date:Fall, Winter

Semester 1
Occupational Health and Safety
Food Microbiology
Organic Chemistry
College Communications 2
Introduction to Food Nutrition
Introduction to Food Science

Semester 2
Biochemistry 1
Report Writing in a Technical Environment
Food Science Project I
Food Processing and Technology I
Quality Assurance I
Food Chemistry

Semester 3
Food Processing & Technology II
Food Biotechnology
Food Analysis
Food Science Project II
Plant Sanitation

Semester 4
Quality Assurance II
Food Regulations
Food Product Development
Food Safety Management Systems
Food Packaging
Food Science Technology Seminar
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action

Quality assurance
Quality control technician
Sales representative
Product development technician
Product development coordinator
HACCP coordinator
Food safety program (i.e. BRC/SQF) practitioner
Sanitation coordinator
Food microbiologist
Food safety specialist
Regulatory affairs associate
Production lead hand