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    MSc in Food Science

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    Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, CAMScIn-person3 years
    CA$29,780.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    46%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    45
    Credits
    CA$129.00
    App fee

    MSc in Food Science at McGill University is a 45-credit, 3-year, in-person MSc program based in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, CA. Tuition is CA$29,780.

    About the program

    Research-intensive program covering food quality, food safety and microbiology, food chemistry, food biotechnology, food packaging, functional ingredients, food processing, and related areas. Emphasizes research proposal writing, original thinking, and experimental design.

    Focus: research
    #1 in Canada Food Science & Technology (ShanghaiRanking 2023)

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2027
    Jul 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 86 on the Internet-based test (iBT), with each component score not less than 20
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Food Science at McGill University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Food Science at McGill University is CA$29,780 across 45 required credits.
    Is MSc in Food Science at McGill University online or in-person?
    MSc in Food Science at McGill University is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Food Science at McGill University take to complete?
    MSc in Food Science at McGill University is structured around 3 years and 45 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Food Science at McGill University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0/4.0
    How competitive is MSc in Food Science at McGill University?
    MSc in Food Science at McGill University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 46%.