Joint Diploma of Technology/Bachelor of Technology - Food Technology

Protect and expand the world's food production industry.

Food technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution and use of safe, nutritious and wholesome food. Develop new food products, technologies and processes. Protect the food supply with your knowledge of food security, recalls and traceability. Respond to the global food crisis with your unbeatable hands-on experience and knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, engineering and business. Our graduates now occupy some of the most senior positions in Canada's food industry - you can join them.

Program Structure

This four-year program consists of eight semesters, a technical session and two work term placements.

First year: Two academic terms

Second year: Two academic terms followed by a work term

Third year: Two academic terms followed by technical session and a second work term

Fourth year:  Two academic terms

What You'll Need

You must meet the Marine Institute's Application and Admission Regulations either immediately upon graduation from high school, following a period of employment subsequent to graduation, or by transfer from another post-secondary institution. Application and admission to Memorial University for relevant courses will also be required at the beginning of the first technical session. In order to receive any one of the credentials, requirements for both the diploma and the degree must be successfully completed.