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    Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles

    Diploma in Aquatic Biofood Technologies

    CanadaTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles

    • Has a permanent office in Dakar, Senegal since 2020
    • Offers international scholarships for students from Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal
    • Partners with UQAR on maritime and coastal adaptation projects
    • Hosts the International Youth Forum for Ocean Conservation annually
    • Engaged in climate change adaptation projects across West Africa

    About Diploma in Aquatic Biofood Technologies

    For Diploma in Aquatic Biofood Technologies, tuition is Tuition fees for international students are available upon request through the International Services office., while applications for the Jan 2027 intake are open until Dec 31, 2026.

    This programme trains technicians for the aquatic biofood industry. It covers processing and transforming marine resources such as fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and algae into food and non-food products. Focus areas include sustainable methods, quality control, product innovation, and safety standards.

    Learning happens through practical work in real environments. Training takes place in a modern on-campus processing plant. Students also do lab work, field research, and workplace placements. Courses use a hybrid format with most classes held live during regular school hours. Remote students must attend in-person sessions for hands-on activities up to six times each year.

    The three-year diploma can be completed full-time or through modular study. Graduates can work in food processing, biotechnology, research, consulting, or start their own business. They may also transfer to university programmes in food science or engineering.

    About Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles

    The Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles hosts a diverse student community of over 1,000 learners annually, with nearly 10 percent from outside Canada. Students engage in hands-on learning across three campuses and the École des pêches et de l’aquaculture du Québec, supported by faculty committed to practical, work-connected training. The campus environment blends natural beauty with academic focus, situated near forests, beaches, and the sea.

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