The Food Science Technology (Fast-Track) program will grant qualified college or university graduates direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of this three-year advanced diploma program, allowing them to receive their advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

The Centennial College Food Science Technology program will integrate and apply 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 will prepare you for food science careers in areas such as quality control/ assurance, laboratory analysis, product development and food safety.

Program Highlights

• In Centennial College's fully equipped labs, you receive comprehensive laboratory training that ranges from foundational to professional skills.
• You experience practical, hands-on activities with a wide range of instrumentation throughout the Food Science Technology (Fast Track) program.

Career Outlook

• 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

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of the Food Science Technology (Optional Co-op / Fast Track) Advanced Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.