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The Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science (AFNS) offers research and teachings related to the fields of Animal Science, Food Science and Bioresource, Human Nutrition and Plant Biosystems. AFNS offers undergraduate Bachelor of Science degrees in Agriculture, Animal Health, Agricultural/Food Business Science and Nutrition & Food Science each with a variety of majors. AFNS students can also pursue a course-based or thesis-based Master of Agriculture, Master of Science or a PhD.
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Pursue a degree in agricultural, food or nutritional sciences and personalize your program by selecting from a variety of majors. Some of our degrees are direct-entry, meaning you are able to apply directly from high school, and others require some pre-professional study prior to application.
Study disciplines within the science of agriculture and food, including human nutrition, plant biosystems, food engineering, and animal science. The Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science (AFNS) offers the following degrees and specializations:
- MAg in Animal Science, Food Science & Bioresource Technology, Human Nutrition, Plant Biosystems
- MBA/MAg in Business & Agriculture
- MSc in Animal Science, Food Science & Technology, Bioresource Technology, Human Nutrition, Plant Biosystems
- Course-based MSc specializations in Food Safety & Quality and in Meat Quality
- PhD in Animal Science, Food Science & Technology, Bioresource Technology, Human Nutrition, Plant Biosystems
The Alberta Internationally Educated & Return-To-Practice Dietetic Bridging offers significant advantages for internationally educated dietitians and Canadian dietitians that are returning-to-practice. Courses are designed specifically to bridge the knowledge, clinical skills and judgement required to deliver safe and effective dietetic practice in the Canadian context.
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Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science
University of Alberta
4-10 Agriculture/Forestry Centre
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2P5
Phone: 780-492-3239
University of Alberta
4-10 Agriculture/Forestry Centre
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2P5
Phone: 780-492-3239
Email: afns-chair@ualberta.ca