Centennial College's Food Science Technology (Co-op) program prepares you for a food science career in areas including quality control/ assurance, laboratory analysis, product development and food safety — with the added benefit of real-world experience. The courses in this advanced diploma program cover 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. You not only gain theoretical knowledge, but this college science program also ensures you apply that knowledge through hands-on applications. These are rounded out by the opportunity for real-world experience in the industry during co-op work terms. Co-op Academically qualified students can enhance their education and resumes, and gain valuable career contacts by working two terms as employees in the food science technology field. This opportunity takes classroom learning and applies it to the real world.

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