George Brown College - St. James
George Brown College - St. James

200 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Food Studies (H317)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

The food sector is always changing, particularly when it comes to hospitality and culinary arts. This constant change has reinforced the need for a more holistic approach to culinary education – one that allows students to examine the food system while mastering a variety of culinary techniques.

The Honours Bachelor of Food Studies program provides the food leaders of tomorrow with the skills, insights and knowledge to succeed in this rapidly changing field. It offers extensive career pathways for foodservice professionals, while providing the food sector with leaders who can thrive in both for-profit and non-profit organizations.

Graduates will be positioned to succeed in a wide range of food-related occupations including roles in culinary, education, tourism, recreation, health, food security, sustainability, economic development, agriculture, public policy and research. There are growing opportunities for careers informed by both culinary experience and versatile critical thinking.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

55

Writing

55

Listening

55

Speaking

55

Production

100

Program Intakes

Open date

September 24, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

September 24, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including an externship

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$110 CAD

Application fee

$19302 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Books Fee: $1,600 (one-time)
Mandatory Health Insurance Fee: $756 per year
Student Association Fee: $269 per year
Academic Technology Support Fee: $224 per year
Small Wares Fee: $100–$300 (one-time)