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UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Addressing critical global issues around human health, a sustainable food supply, and land and water

The Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) offers degrees the following areas:

*Undergrad:
-Applied Biology (BSc)
-Food, Nutrition & Health (BSc, FNH)
-Global Resource Systems (BSc, GRS)
-Food & Resource Economics (BSc, FRE)

*Graduate:
-Applied Animal Biology (MSc, PhD)
-Aquaculture (Certificate)
-Food & Resource Economics (Professional Program)
-Food Science (MSc, PhD, Professional Pro

gram)
-Human Nutrition (MSc, PhD) and Dietetics (MND)
-Integrated Studies in Land & Food Systems (MSc, PhD)
-Land and Water Systems (Professional Program)
-Plant Science (MSc, PhD)
-Soil Science (MSc, PhD)

*Career Learning:
-Micro-certificate in Food Safety Management

The Faculty is also home to the following research centres and groups:

- Animal Welfare Program
- Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm
- Dairy Education & Research Centre
- Wine Research Centre

08/31/2026

🍇🍷 Uncork your passion for w**e with UBC’s Grapes to Glass!

Join us for four evenings of w**e education and tasting, exploring everything from grape growing and w**emaking to sensory evaluation and food pairing.

📅 Sept. 9 | Oct. 7 | Nov. 4 | Dec. 2
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 UBC Food, Nutrition and Health Building, 2205 East Mall, Vancouver
Vij’s Kitchen (Room 130) or Sensory Lab (Room 140)
🔞 19+

Learn more and register: https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/grapes-to-glass/

08/26/2026

Happy International Dog Day! 🐶

Why do people rehome their pets? Research from the BC SPCA Vancouver is helping us better understand the circumstances that can lead to this difficult decision, and how we can better support both pets and the people who care for them. 💛

Watch the video to learn more about the research behind pet rehoming and why understanding these factors matters for animal welfare.

08/25/2026

Ready to take your food product to market?

Entrepreneurship Fundamentals for Food Professionals can help you turn ideas into opportunities, whether you're refining a product prototype or preparing to launch your first food venture.

Fully online and interactive, the micro-course equips participants with practical entrepreneurial tools and frameworks to validate ideas, identify opportunities, and build a path to market success.

This micro-course is a partnership between the Sauder School of Business and the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC. It is one of four micro-courses in the Program Certificate in Food Product Development. BC Food & Beverage Mission Community Skills Centre Society Small Scale Food Processor Association - SSFPA

The course begins September 21, register now: https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/certificate/food-product-dev/

08/10/2026

Take the next step toward a career in nutrition and dietetics!🍎

Join the UBC Master of Nutrition and Dietetics 2027 Admissions Information Session to learn more about the 28-month professional graduate program, its academic and practice education components, and the admissions process. There will also be an opportunity to ask your questions.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 4:00–5:00 p.m.
💻 Online via Zoom

Register here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_09fTQhaC8eA6S6a

08/05/2026

🦠 What should Canadians know about the current Cyclospora outbreak?

Dr. Siyun Wang from UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems joined CTV’s Your Morning Vancouver to discuss the outbreak, its potential risks and how Canadians can protect themselves.

Want to learn more about emerging food safety issues and the science behind preventing foodborne illness? Dr. Wang will be teaching FNH 413: Food Safety, offered in September 2026. The course explores microbial food safety, foodborne diseases, and strategies for control and prevention.

🎥 Watch the full interview at https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/video/2026/07/21/should-canadians-be-concerned-about-cyclospora-outbreak/

08/04/2026

Thinking about pursuing a research-based graduate degree at UBC? 🎓

Join the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems for an online information session to learn more about our MSc and PhD programs in Applied Animal Biology, Food Science, Human Nutrition, Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems, Plant Science and Soil Science.

Hear from faculty members, current graduate students and the LFS Admissions Coordinator about program options, research opportunities, application requirements and the graduate student experience. There will also be time for Q&A.

📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 8:30–10:00 a.m.
💻 Zoom

Learn more and register: https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/information-session-for-prospective-graduate-students/

07/24/2026

Last weekend, we welcomed close to 900 visitors to the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre in Agassiz. 🐄✨

Along with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada next door, our Open House gave families and community members the chance to meet calves, heifers, and mature cows up close while learning about the research happening behind the scenes. The researchers at the Dairy Centre are improving animal welfare, reproduction, and supporting Canadian dairy farmers in working towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

We were also delighted to host an LFS alumni meet-up, where attendees reconnected with classmates and shared stories while celebrating their connection to the Faculty.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so memorable. We loved welcoming so many curious visitors, alumni, and community members to the Dairy Centre!

Also, a huge thank you to our sponsors: BC Dairy, WestGen, J&D Farmers Dairy Service, Pacific Dairy Centre Ltd., Ritchie-Smith Bulk Feeds

Swipe through to see some highlights from the day! 📸🐮

07/16/2026

B.C. was once a major hazelnut producer, until a major crop challenge nearly wiped out the industry. 🌰

Now, UBC researchers and growers are working together to rebuild the local crop with stronger trees, smarter growing practices, and research that supports farmers, local food, and a more resilient agricultural future.

Learn more at https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/b-c-hazelnuts-rebuilding-a-crop-through-climate-and-collaboration/

07/13/2026

Congratulations to our UBC LFS researchers who received support through the 2026 NSERC Discovery Research Program! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate their research and the impact their work continues to make across food systems, agriculture, climate resilience, animal health, and more.

👏 Ronaldo Cerri
👏 David Kitts
👏 Jonathan Proctor
👏 Mark Paul Rivarez
👏 Juli Carrillo

Learn more at https://research.ubc.ca/news/july-7-2026/nserc-discovery

07/09/2026

What happens when farmers stop turning the soil?🧑‍🌾

At UBC Farm, researchers are studying how practices like reduced tillage, no-till farming, cover crops, and tarping can help protect soil health, support crops, and build more resilient farms.

Learn more at https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/what-happens-when-you-stop-turning-the-soil/

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Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

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