Overview

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance program of University of Guelph has graduates work in industry and government positions, applying knowledge of total-quality management, food safety management systems, risk analysis, detection, epidemiology and control of foodborne pathogens, food policy development and Canadian and international food law.

The MSc FSQA is a three semester (12 month) course-based program consisting of online and on campus courses and a major research project. MSc FSQA students can also participate in the Toxicology Collaborative Specialization.

Are you interested in

Food Safety and Quality Control

Food Spoilage, Shelf Life, Food Fraud

Auditing and Inspection

Regulations and Policy

Pathogenesis and Epidemiology of Foodborne Pathogens

Career opportunities

Food Safety and Quality Control Manager

Food Inspector/Food Safety Evaluator

Public Health Food Safety Specialist

Food Safety Analyst

Consultant to the Food Industry

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Seminar

Food Law and Policy

Food Quality Assurance Management

Food Safety Systems Management

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Research Project

Principles of Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

International Applicants Deadlines: April 1 (coursework online)

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Food Science Occupational Health and Safety Operations and Quality Management View 17 other Masters in Occupational Health and Safety in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A BSc honours degree with courses in food science, nutrition, public health or other related fields. Applicants with a Bachelor of Technology, Engineering in food science or a degree in veterinary medicine may also be accepted.

The FSQA graduate level courses require a background in food science or a closely related field.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20722 CAD / year

≈ 20722 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4756 CAD / year

≈ 4756 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Guelph

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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