Animal Science
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | Major in Animal Science
This program offers you the research skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a range of livestock and agriculture fields.
As a student, you will have the opportunity to:
- Become an expert in livestock studies including dairy, swine, beef and poultry.
- Gain experience in animal physiology, genetics, biochemistry, nutrition and behaviour.
- Test your knowledge in the faculty's animal research facilities.
- Apply your knowledge to solve real-world problems in animal production systems.
- Become a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) once you graduate
This degree program will allow you to complete your pre-veterinary medicine requirements for University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine and other veterinary programs.
After three years of study at the University of Alberta, you may be eligible to complete both your BSc and BVM&S at the University of Edinburgh.
Career Options in Animal Science
- Agricultural specialist
- Agricultural commodity inspector
- Market research analyst
- Crop livestock producer
- Poultry industry careers
- Beef industry careers
Check out UAlberta's Agriculture Career Guide for more opportunities.
After three years of study at the University of Alberta, you may be eligible to complete both your BSc and BVM&S at the University of Edinburgh.
Eligibility
Students who have completed the third year (90 credits) of the BSc Animal Health and BSc Agriculture, Animal Science major are eligible.
Overview
In partnership with the University of Alberta, the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies offers UAlberta BSc Animal Health and BSc Agriculture, Animal Science major students who have successfully completed three years of study, the opportunity to enter onto the accelerated 4 year BVM&S Program. This agreement allows students to graduate with an internationally accredited degree in a combined total of 7 years and receive a qualification from both UoA (BSc) and the University of Edinburgh (BVM&S)
For more information, view the program brochure or visit the official website.
Program Information & Contact
For all questions related to eligibility, applying, deadlines, costs and program details, contact:
- University of Alberta: questions.ales@ualberta.ca
- University of Edinburgh: vetug@ed.ac.uk