Honours Bachelor of Integrated Food Sciences in partnership with Le Cordon Bleu (OKF)

The Honours Bachelor of Integrated Food Sciences, the first of its kind in Canada, is an innovative multidisciplinary program delivered jointly by the University of Ottawa and Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa. The program will prepare future graduates to take on leadership roles in any industry where food innovation plays a key role, including healthcare, education, hospitality, business, or research and development. Graduates of this program will have a broad, comprehensive understanding of food and nutrition-related practices and will be equipped to provide strategic leadership and operational guidance in commercial settings.

This program will provide a unique education in culinary expertise combined with food and nutrition sciences and client service with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the curriculum provides courses in culinary techniques, nutrition, food sciences, microbiology, psychology and food service management. The program will prepare future Integrated Food Sciences specialists to take on major roles and responsibility in restaurants, the food industry or health care institutions in order to provide nutritious, safe, appetizing foods that meet the client specific needs including cultural beliefs, allergies, food intolerances and disease related diet restrictions.