One Year University Transfer Program:

This program is offered in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences at University of Alberta.

For the most current university program and transfer information, see Planning Guides in Academic Advising

Nutrition and Food Science involves applying basic sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology) to the processing, preservation, and distribution of food. Graduates will find work in all aspects of the food handling industry:

Dietitians

• home economists
• nutritionists

Government

• control of food processing

Private Industry

• food processing

International Agencies

• Canadian International Development Agency
• United Nations

Research

• food handling, processing, and preserving

The program at RDC is one year of study toward Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Food Sciences.

Three majors are offered: Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Food, and Nutrition. The Food Science and Technology Major meets the guidelines of the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). The Nutritional Science Major, with appropriate courses chosen from the approved program electives, is accredited by the Dietitians of Canada. Students planning to be Registered Dietitians should carefully read the information provided in the University of Alberta calendar.

The courses in this program can be transferred in full to BSc Nutrition and Food Science at University of Alberta. Refer to University of Alberta calendar for the complete listing of courses under the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences.

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. Biology 30
2. Chemistry 30
3. ELA 30-1
4. Mathematics 30-1
5. Subject from Group A, B, C, or Macroeconomics 30 and Microeconomics 30, or a minimum of five credits in Career and Technology subjects at the Advanced level from the following strands: Agriculture, Community Health, Foods, Forestry or Wildlife.

OR

2. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. Biology 30
2. Chemistry 30
3. ELA 30-1
4. Mathematics 30-1

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.