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Graduate Diploma Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs (online)

Why choose food policy and regulatory affairs

A bridge between science and policy/regulation

This graduate diploma gives you the tools to connect cutting-edge food and nutrition science with real-world food policy. You鈥檒l explore pressing issues such as food safety, emerging nutrition-related health issues and public health policy development. The program equips you to shape decisions that impact Canada鈥檚 food system and public health by taking a risk-based approach. You鈥檒l graduate ready to navigate the complex connections between science, industry and government.

Learning by doing

Your training goes beyond the classroom. You鈥檒l complete seminars, engage with industry and government partners and gain practical experience through your choice of an internship or an applied analysis project. This hands-on approach helps you develop the leadership and communication skills employers are looking for. You鈥檒l build the confidence to take on challenging roles and find meaningful solutions from day one.

Open for applications (late applications may be considered)

Ikram Riahi

鈥淭he Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs program is your gateway to Canada鈥檚 food regulatory field, offering a solid foundation, practical training, and hands-on experience to advance your career.鈥

Ikram Riahi

鈥 Manager, Food Policy and Label Review

What to expect

  • Graduate-level training: Gain advanced knowledge of food risk analysis and how it鈥檚 applied in the development of policy and regulatory frameworks on food and nutrition.
  • Hands-on learning: Put your knowledge into practice through case studies, seminars and a final internship or applied analysis.
  • Government and industry connections: Build your network with partners (such as Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency), industry associations and leading food companies.
  • Career-focused approach: Develop critical thinking, communication and leadership skills for professional success.
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Current Challenges in Food Safety and Nutrition (NUT 5105)

  • Critical thinking: Analyze and evaluate emerging challenges in the global food supply.
  • Regulatory focus: Explore topics such as genetically modified foods, allergens and nutrient quality debates.
  • Leadership skills: Learn how to build a strong food safety culture using emotional intelligence and workplace communication.

September-October (Friday and Saturday, online, 3 hours/day)

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Fundamentals of Food Risk Analysis (NUT 5106)

  • Risk assessment: Understand the fundamentals of food risk analysis, and conduct structured risk assessments using real-world case studies.
  • Decision-making tools: Learn strategies to manage microbial, chemical and allergen contamination risks.
  • Communication skills: Develop risk management and communication plans that align with international standards.

November-December (Friday and Saturday, online, 3 hours/day)

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Fundamentals of Public Health Policy Development (NUT 5107)

  • Policy landscape: Understand the roles the federal, provincial and local governments play in health regulation.
  • Evidence-based tools: Learn how complex scientific evidence, such as reports, meta-analyses and surveillance data, is used to create effective public health policies.
  • Policy and regulatory excellence: Understand the detailed process involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and regulations.

January-February (Friday and Saturday, online, 3 hours/day)

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Research and Seminars (NUT 5108)

  • Research skills: Gather, interpret and present evidence to support food and nutrition policies.
  • Knowledge-sharing: Present your findings to peers, professors and guest evaluators.
  • Career preparation: Build communication skills, emotional intelligence and other soft skills for professional growth.

March-April (Friday and Saturday, online, 3 hours/day)

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Experiential Learning Internship Placement (NUT 5109, option 1)

  • Real-world experience: Complete a minimum 135-hour work project (over a period of up to 12 weeks) with a host organization.
  • Supervised learning: Receive guidance from both academic and workplace supervisors.
  • Professional outcomes: Turn your classroom learning into tangible workplace contributions.
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Applied Food Policy and Regulation Analysis (NUT 5110, option 2)

  • Independent project: Complete an intensive policy analysis on relevant food and nutrition policy topics.
  • Interdisciplinary approach: Bring together nutrition and food risk analysis, policy/regulatory development and implementation, and consumer behaviour.
  • Rigorous assessment: Gain insights from evaluations of your work by both a supervisor and an external reviewer.

Partnerships

This program is built on close collaboration with government, industry and non-governmental organizations. You could work with institutions such as:

  • Health Canada
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
  • Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
  • Food industry partners

These partnerships give you direct exposure to real-world challenges and help you build a professional network.

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Turning science skills into policy impact

"The Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs program connected my interests in food and science, and opened my eyes to career opportunities that I had not considered with a biochemistry background. The facilitators and guest speakers were excellent and very diverse. The knowledge, skills and practical experience I gained from the courses and a government internship helped me build a proud career in developing and evaluating nutrition-related public health policies and regulations.鈥

鈥 Michael Ehret, Scientific Project Coordinator, Health Canada

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Career opportunities

  • Government policy analyst: Apply your knowledge of food safety and public health policy to shape regulations and inform evidence-based decision-making.
  • Food safety risk assessor: Use the risk analysis tools and case study methods you learn to evaluate and manage food-related risks.
  • Regulatory affairs specialist: Navigate complex regulations and promote compliance in the food industry using your training in policy frameworks.
  • NGO project co-ordinator: Lead evidence-based initiatives that address food security, nutrition education or public health challenges.
  • Public health program officer: Design and implement programs that protect population health, drawing on your understanding of policy development.
  • Food industry consultant: Advise companies on best practices for food safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance based on current science.
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