CA · Bachelors
Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Food Science (Honours) (Co op)
Program information
Program overview
This four year degree program is designed for students seeking careers in the hospitality culinary food services and food science sectors through a unique combination of food science and culinary skills Well suited for those with a passion for food and a love of science this program produces skilled graduates with culinary and food science backgrounds equipped with the abilities to create innovative high quality food products for existing and emerging markets Through combining the disciplines of food science and culinary arts students develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become professionals within this innovative and emerging field Students examine a broad range of topics including food chemistry food microbiology sensory evaluation food processing as well as culinary science and food service management with a focus on food product development and enhancing the nutritional value of food products These core science skills are complemented by advanced skills in food preparation cooking baking safety and sanitation management and leadership Through applied research in product development students have the opportunity to research create and market their own products In addition students participate in two practical cooperative education learning opportunities gaining valuable applied industry experience Major food companies and producers seek individuals who have the ability to design develop and process quality food choices that are healthy affordable desirable and safe for consumers Graduates are well positioned to find employment opportunities with major food manufacturers or small private label companies in the areas of food production management food technology product development quality assurance management food services and food research and development as well as in health-related industries or entrepreneurial endeavours Algonquin College is working closely with the Research Chefs Association RCA in seeking RCA s accreditation as a Culinology program Graduates of this program are well positioned to write RCAs Certified Research Chef examination
Duration: 13
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