Apply your scientific and analytical abilities to protect the food we eat.
Food-related facilities, analytical laboratories, government departments.
Program Location:
Marine Institute Campus, Ridge Road (St. John's)
Program Length:
1 year + work term
Program Structure:
Practical Experience:
One work term
Application Deadline:
Fall Admission:
Mar 1 (Intl. Students), Apr 15 (Can. Students) Applications may be processed beyond these dates as time and resources permit
For More Information:
Advanced Diploma - Food Safety brochure
The program places an emphasis on the food quality assurance component of the industry. It's designed to provide a strong technical education in food safety and food inspection.
Courses feature a combination of lectures, workshops, practical sessions, guest lecturers and projects to hone your practical and technical skills. Your work term placement will provide you invaluable practical experience that will help you become an asset to the industry.
This one-year program is comprised of two in-class semesters and one work term placement.
Candidates for admission to the Advanced Diploma in Food Safety must be graduates of an appropriate diploma of technology (three (3) years duration), or a bachelor degree, or a combination of work experience and formal education acceptable to the Admissions Committee, and have completed introductory courses in biology and chemistry.
"The Advanced Diploma in Food Safety program is focused on how the food industry is managed and regulated and provides solid career skills for the manufacturing and processing side of the industry."
-Cherie King
MI Graduate