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Animal Health

University of Alberta

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Deadlines

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2 deadlines

  • Applications open for admission, awards and residence

    2027 entry

    Admission, entrance awards and residence applications open on the same date.

    Official deadline

  • Applications open. Spring and Summer 2027 admission

    Spring and Summer 2027 entry

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No central deadline published by ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
  • No central deadline published by ApplyAlberta
  • ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees
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ApplyAlberta publishes NO deadline dates at all on its public pages. Its How to Apply page describes the process only: verbatim, "Now you will 'Start a New Application' at the institution of your choice. You will be directed to the institution's application portal where you will apply and pay any application fees", and "All application fees are paid directly to the institution you are applying to. Each institution has its own unique application fees". Deadlines must be read from each of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded institutions.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

  • One English equivalent: ENG4U, EAE4U, EAL4U or ETS4U.
  • Five eligible Grade 12 subjects are assessed for direct entry, including the English equivalent.
University of Alberta ALES admissions and applicant categories
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Non-refundable undergraduate application fee
    • $150 for new applicants and $100 for current or former University of Alberta students. Some programs have a separate fee.
    University of Alberta admission requirements and feesUniversity of Alberta admission requirements and fees
  4. Step 4Final official school and postsecondary transcripts
    • Alberta records can transfer through ApplyAlberta with consent. Ontario high school applicants arrange direct submission from their school. Transfer applicants submit all required postsecondary records; university records already held by Alberta need not be resubmitted. Final official documents must come from the issuer or ministry.
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  5. Step 5Official AP or IB results, if you took those courses
    • Applicants with Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate coursework must request an official electronic result transcript in addition to their school or postsecondary records.
    Alberta AP and IB transcript rulesAlberta AP and IB transcript rules

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete 120 units: 75 program units, 42 major units and a 3-unit capstone.
ReferencesUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Bachelor of Science in Animal HealthUniversity of Alberta Bachelor of Science in Animal HealthUniversity of Alberta ALES degree planning and cohort checksheetsUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Companion and Performance Animals Major [ALES]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Food Animals Major [ALES]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Food Safety and Quality Major [ALES]

Program facts

Entering averageNot published

The university does not publish a comparable percentage minimum or entering-average range for this program.

University of Alberta ALES admissions and applicant categories
InternshipOptional ALES internships
University of Alberta ALES 2027–28 work experienceCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Companion and Performance Animals

BSc

Study animals in roles such as assistance, sport, search and rescue and animal-assisted therapy.

Published requirements

Courses

Current 2026/27 degree requirements by named major.

Companion and Performance Animals · 100-level degree requirements11 listed

This is a list of named 100-level requirements in the degree. The calendar groups these by major and students should follow their entry-year advising checksheet for timing.

  • AN SC 100Introduction to Animal Health Science

    Explore animal health and disease in relation to agriculture, food safety, public health, and animal health professions.

    UAlberta Catalogue · AN SC 100
  • AN SC 101Principles of Animal Agriculture

    Study animal agriculture through livestock industries, animal management, breeding, feeding, and practical experience.

    UAlberta Catalogue · AN SC 101
  • BIOL 107Introduction to Cell Biology

    Study cell structure, how cells use energy and reproduce, and how they store and express genetic information.

    UAlberta Catalogue · BIOL 107
  • BIOL 108Introduction to Biological Diversity

    Study evolution and the diversity of life through classification, major adaptations, and laboratory work.

    UAlberta Catalogue · BIOL 108
  • CHEM 101Introductory University Chemistry I

    Study atoms, molecules, states of matter, and the chemistry of the elements.

    UAlberta Catalogue · CHEM 101
  • CHEM 102Introductory University Chemistry II

    Study reaction rates, thermodynamics, equilibrium, coordination chemistry, and electrochemistry.

    UAlberta Catalogue · CHEM 102
  • ECON 101Introduction to Microeconomics

    Examine how markets and governments influence production and the distribution of income in Canada.

    UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 101
  • ECON 102Introduction to Macroeconomics

    Study Canadian employment, inflation, international payments, and monetary and fiscal policy.

    UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 102
  • STAT 151Introduction to Applied Statistics I

    Study data collection, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression.

    UAlberta Catalogue · STAT 151
  • AN SC 120Companion Animals and Society

    Examine the place of companion animals in society through behaviour, training, breeding, nutrition, and health.

    UAlberta Catalogue · AN SC 120
  • PSYCH 104Basic Psychological Processes

    Study how perception, motivation, learning, and thinking shape psychological functioning.

    UAlberta Catalogue · PSYCH 104
University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Companion and Performance Animals Major [ALES]
Food Animals · 100-level degree requirements10 listed

This is a list of named 100-level requirements in the degree. The calendar groups these by major and students should follow their entry-year advising checksheet for timing.

  • AN SC 100Introduction to Animal Health Science

    Explore animal health and disease in relation to agriculture, food safety, public health, and animal health professions.

    UAlberta Catalogue · AN SC 100
  • AN SC 101Principles of Animal Agriculture

    Study animal agriculture through livestock industries, animal management, breeding, feeding, and practical experience.

    UAlberta Catalogue · AN SC 101
  • BIOL 107Introduction to Cell Biology

    Study cell structure, how cells use energy and reproduce, and how they store and express genetic information.

    UAlberta Catalogue · BIOL 107
  • BIOL 108Introduction to Biological Diversity

    Study evolution and the diversity of life through classification, major adaptations, and laboratory work.

    UAlberta Catalogue · BIOL 108
  • CHEM 101Introductory University Chemistry I

    Study atoms, molecules, states of matter, and the chemistry of the elements.

    UAlberta Catalogue · CHEM 101
  • CHEM 102Introductory University Chemistry II

    Study reaction rates, thermodynamics, equilibrium, coordination chemistry, and electrochemistry.

    UAlberta Catalogue · CHEM 102
  • ECON 101Introduction to Microeconomics

    Examine how markets and governments influence production and the distribution of income in Canada.

    UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 101
  • ECON 102Introduction to Macroeconomics

    Study Canadian employment, inflation, international payments, and monetary and fiscal policy.

    UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 102
  • STAT 151Introduction to Applied Statistics I

    Study data collection, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression.

    UAlberta Catalogue · STAT 151
  • NU FS 100Introduction to Food Science and Technology

    Explore food, food technology, and the principles of food safety.

    UAlberta Catalogue · NU FS 100
University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Food Animals Major [ALES]
Food Safety and Quality · 100-level degree requirements10 listed

This is a list of named 100-level requirements in the degree. The calendar groups these by major and students should follow their entry-year advising checksheet for timing.

  • AN SC 100Introduction to Animal Health Science

    Explore animal health and disease in relation to agriculture, food safety, public health, and animal health professions.

    UAlberta Catalogue · AN SC 100
  • AN SC 101Principles of Animal Agriculture

    Study animal agriculture through livestock industries, animal management, breeding, feeding, and practical experience.

    UAlberta Catalogue · AN SC 101
  • BIOL 107Introduction to Cell Biology

    Study cell structure, how cells use energy and reproduce, and how they store and express genetic information.

    UAlberta Catalogue · BIOL 107
  • BIOL 108Introduction to Biological Diversity

    Study evolution and the diversity of life through classification, major adaptations, and laboratory work.

    UAlberta Catalogue · BIOL 108
  • CHEM 101Introductory University Chemistry I

    Study atoms, molecules, states of matter, and the chemistry of the elements.

    UAlberta Catalogue · CHEM 101
  • CHEM 102Introductory University Chemistry II

    Study reaction rates, thermodynamics, equilibrium, coordination chemistry, and electrochemistry.

    UAlberta Catalogue · CHEM 102
  • ECON 101Introduction to Microeconomics

    Examine how markets and governments influence production and the distribution of income in Canada.

    UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 101
  • ECON 102Introduction to Macroeconomics

    Study Canadian employment, inflation, international payments, and monetary and fiscal policy.

    UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 102
  • STAT 151Introduction to Applied Statistics I

    Study data collection, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression.

    UAlberta Catalogue · STAT 151
  • NU FS 100Introduction to Food Science and Technology

    Explore food, food technology, and the principles of food safety.

    UAlberta Catalogue · NU FS 100
University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Food Safety and Quality Major [ALES]
ReferencesUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Bachelor of Science in Animal HealthUniversity of Alberta Bachelor of Science in Animal HealthUniversity of Alberta ALES degree planning and cohort checksheetsUniversity of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Companion and Performance Animals Major [ALES]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Food Animals Major [ALES]University of Alberta 2026/27 Calendar · Food Safety and Quality Major [ALES]UAlberta Catalogue · AN SC 100UAlberta Catalogue · AN SC 101UAlberta Catalogue · BIOL 107UAlberta Catalogue · BIOL 108UAlberta Catalogue · CHEM 101UAlberta Catalogue · CHEM 102UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 101UAlberta Catalogue · ECON 102UAlberta Catalogue · STAT 151UAlberta Catalogue · AN SC 120UAlberta Catalogue · PSYCH 104UAlberta Catalogue · NU FS 100

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Costs

Animal Health · Tuition by applicant category

Published tuition

2026–27 domestic · Fall 2027 international entry · Domestic per registered course · International per year · CAD

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