Honours Bachelor of Food Studies Program (Bridging) (H318)

Take your culinary management or baking and pastry arts diploma to the next level with the Honours Bachelor of Food Studies (H318) program. Examine challenges facing the food system, focusing on justice and equity, sustainability and health, and potential solutions.

Designed for graduates of culinary management or baking and pastry arts diploma programs, H318 is a bridge pathway to the Honours Bachelor of Food Studies (H317) program—Canada’s first four-year honours bachelor of food studies degree combining culinary arts and a comprehensive food studies curriculum.

Full Description

The Honours Bachelor of Food Studies (H318) program is a bridge pathway into the Honours Bachelor of Food Studies (H317) program—Canada’s first four-year honours bachelor of food studies degree. The bridging program is specifically designed for graduates of culinary management or baking and pastry arts diploma programs. Graduates of these diploma programs may be eligible to enter the third year of the degree upon successful completion of five bridge courses.

Food choices now involve much more than what we will have for dinner. Chronic disease, waste, climate change, rapid urbanization, technological change, hunger, and inequity are issues everyone in the food sector must consider. In the Honours Bachelor of Food Studies program, you’ll explore these issues with a focus on justice and equity, sustainability and health.

This program provides the food leaders of tomorrow with the skills, insights and knowledge to succeed in the rapidly changing hospitality and culinary arts field. Graduates will be positioned to succeed in various food-related occupations, including 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.

In the classroom and beyond, students will be introduced to the vibrant world of food in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment and will participate in community-engaged learning opportunities.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

The Honours Bachelor of Food Studies opens doors to diverse career pathways in the kitchen and beyond. Completion of this program will demonstrate your commitment to both culinary arts and understanding issues throughout the entire food system, distinguishing you from other chefs. The culinary skills you learn at George Brown are in demand by employers across Canada and internationally, and you will have the training to build a successful career at home and around the world.

While some degree graduates may start their careers in an entry-level position, they will have the knowledge and skills to advance their career pathways. Depending on the graduate’s focus and level of experience, possible career pathways include:

Employment Area

Possible Career Paths