Work with live animals in a fully-equipped farm environment. This program prepares you for work that applies your knowledge of animal biology to the best system possible for supporting animal development. After completing two years of this program, you will qualify to apply to veterinary college.
Graduates of this program are eligible for membership in Agrologists in Canada.
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
*If you don't have the appropriate pre-calculus math class, but are otherwise qualified, you may be admitted on the condition that you complete a Grade 12 pre-calculus equivalent upgrading course before you arrive at Dalhousie.
Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0
Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.
Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)
Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20
Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.
Test: Duolingo English Test
Minimum score: Overall: 120
Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly.
Test: Academic
Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50
Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.
Whether your main interest in animals is scientific or economic, a major in Animal Science at Dalhousie can prepare you for a rewarding career. As an Animal Science graduate, your knowledge of how animals function and the business of caring for them gives you access to a wide variety of professional opportunities, such as careers in provincial departments of agriculture, in livestock breeding organizations, or careers in animal research.
Animal welfare evaluator
Animal nutrition specialist
Livestock specialist
Farm manager
After completing your degree, you will be well positioned to take advantage of future study opportunities in a variety of areas including veterinary medicine, food product development, and education.
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