Food and Nutrition

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until May 1, 2027. Tuition fees are 2,612 USD per year.

The Food and Nutrition program at Langara College is a non-degree program for students who want to study food, nutrition, and health. It's a one-year program that helps students meet the requirements for food and nutrition programs at universities across Canada.

This program covers subjects like food, nutrition, and health, and helps students develop skills in these areas. Students will learn about the importance of nutrition and how it affects our health.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers like dietitian, nutritionist, food scientist, or health educator. They can work in industries like healthcare, food production, or education, and can be employed by companies like hospitals, food manufacturers, or schools.

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.