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Food Science at University of Manitoba
BSc (Food Science) (Bachelor of Science in Food Science) · Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences · Winnipeg campus
What average do you need for UManitoba Food Science?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UManitoba works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Science option, Business option.
What courses do you need?
UManitoba's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- Also
- Two academic 4U or 4M courses
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- UM online application ($100 application fee for Canadian citizens and permanent residents)Due 1 March (Fall 2026 cycle; Fall 2027 dates not yet posted)
How much does UManitoba Food Science cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,000 first year, $23,800 in all
- Student fees
- $1,800 to $2,600 first year, $7,300 to $10,500 in all
- Residence and meals
- $13,200 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $28,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Winnipeg, $785 a month
What do life sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Manitoba bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UManitoba Food Science lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- BiologistStudy living things for a government, a university or a consulting firm. The degree is the easy part; the funding is the hard part.$83kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Medical Laboratory TechnologistRun the tests behind most diagnoses: blood, tissue, bacteria, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, the genetic code). Two to three years of school and good job prospects.$81kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Family DoctorAbout ten years of university and residency, then work that is needed in every province.$232kTypical pay9 to 11 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study life sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental ScienceBrandon, Manitoba | Ontario high school graduation with a minimum 60% average on six Grade 12 U or M courses including English (ENG4U) | $5,148 |
| Agricultural and Environmental SciencesMcGill, Quebec | Mid to high 70s (top 6); mid to high 70s (math and science courses) | $12,986 |
| Agricultural BiotechnologyULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Agricultural StudiesULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| AgricultureDalhousie, Nova Scotia | Minimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-off | $9,570 |
| Animal BiologyGuelph, Ontario | 86-92% | $6,213 |
| Animal BiologyWindsor, Ontario | Minimum average 70% on all attempted science and math courses; mean average of entering students 86% | $6,091 |
| Applied BiologyUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab) (Provincial High School Grade Requirements, Ontario)
- Tuition: umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab) (umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab) ((Residence Fee Calculator, linked from umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab) ; umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab) ; umanitoba.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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