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    Bioveterinary Science

    Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University

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    Canada, Halifax

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    CAD 70 

    Campuses

    Agricultural Campus

    Truro

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 25,950  / year
    Next Intake September-2023

    Bioveterinary Science

    About

    Jumpstart your dream career working with animals

    The only program of its kind in Canada, Bioveterinary Science will give you the foundation for a career in veterinary medicine and opens up a world of other exciting opportunities. Offered at our Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S., this degree program is the starting point for your animal-related career.

    Dalhousie's Bioveterinary Science program blends a core general science education with specialized courses in animal health and welfare. Our 200-hectare farm and high-tech laboratories give you opportunities in experiential learning. You’ll work directly with animals like sheep, dairy cows, fish, chickens and more in both an academic and research capacity.

    Students begin by taking foundation courses in biology, chemistry, math, physics, genetics, biochemistry and cell biology. These courses will give you the background for more in-depth studies in topics such as veterinary epidemiology, animal health and nutrition and mammalian physiology. You’ll leave with an in-depth knowledge of animals and focus on issues related to their health and care.

    Our students gain practical experience alongside accomplished faculty members whose research projects are relevant to the needs of the modern animal care industry. No matter your chosen path, your Bioveterinary Science degree will set you up for a successful career or future studies.

    Sample courses:

    • Companion Animal Biology
    • Veterinary Immunology
    • Animal Health
       

    Visit the Academic Calendar to view degree options and course details.

    Download the Bioveterinary Science Factsheet [PDF -1.5Mb]

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Agriculture

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)

    Career

    Bioveterinary Science can be your launching point to a career as a veterinarian. But our graduates can also follow a wide range of other paths to success. The broad science education and specialized knowledge of animals you obtain in Bioveterinary Science prepares you for careers such as:

    • veterinarian
    • wildlife conservation officer
    • food promotion and inspection officer
    • animal nutrition specialist
    • research technician
       

    You also open up a world of exciting opportunities for future studies. Students in the program can apply for early entrance into Canadian veterinary medicine programs after two years. Students who complete the four-year degree are prepared to apply to graduate programs in subjects such as animal science, aquaculture and pharmacy.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 25,950  / year

    Application Fee

    CAD 70 

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Choose your program

    Dalhousie offers a wide range of programs to build an educational experience that is tailored to you. You can apply for up to three programs. You'll only be assessed for your second and third choices if you're not admitted to your first choice. 

    If you’re applying to the Faculty of Agriculture, please note all programs are located at the Agricultural campus in Truro, N.S.

    Please note: Some undergraduate programs require previous university experience (Dental Hygiene, Environmental Design Studies, Meteorology, Pharmacy and Social Work).

    Step 2: Review the requirements

    Once you’ve selected your program:

    1. Review the general admission requirements.
    2. Check if your program has additional requirements.
    3. If you’re applying from outside of Canada, make sure you meet the international equivalency requirements for your country.
    4. If English isn’t your first language, check the English language requirements.

    Step 3: Complete an application for admission

    Three years of secondary schooling is generally required to review for admission. For an initial assessment, first-semester or mid-year results (predicted where applicable) can be reviewed if your final year is still in progress.

    To start the application process, create an admission login ID and pin on Dal Online. Select your application type (see below) and your desired admission term.

    October 15 Applications open for admission the following September
    March 1 For entrance scholarship consideration
    April 1 International applicant deadline

    Please note: some programs have specific application deadlines.

    You can check your application status on Dal Online. For help throughout the application process, contact an advisor.

    Step 4: Pay the application fee

    To complete your application to undergraduate studies, you'll need to pay the $70 CAD application fee.

    Please be advised that fee payments must be made online. Dalhousie is unable to receive in-person payments until further notice.

    Step 5: Submit your required documents

    Each applicant must submit an official transcript, however your program may require supplemental forms and documentation.

    Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution. Canadian and US applicants can submit transcripts to [email protected] and international applicants can submit transcripts to [email protected].

    If you are mailing your transcripts, please note that there may be a delay in processing your application. As our staff are working remotely, we are only able to access the mail once per week.

    Your transcripts must be in an original sealed envelope addressed to: 

    Registrar's Office, Dalhousie University
    Henry Hicks Academic Admin Building, Room 130
    6299 South Street
    PO Box 15000, Halifax, N.S., B3H 4R2

    Please note: If you send first-semester or mid-year transcripts, you must also submit final results when they are issued. 

    If you are an applicant with a MyCreds/MesCertif, My eQuals or Digitary CORE account you can share your digital documents with us by selecting the 2nd Share option “Send my documents to a Registered Organization” and then select "Dalhousie University-Undergraduate and Professional programs" in the Recipient field. Helpful videos are available on the MyCreds site.

    Step 6: Apply for entrance awards

    Dalhousie offers a variety of entrance awards. To apply, you must submit your entrance award application before March 1 and:

    1. Complete and submit your application for admission
    2. Pay the $70 CAD application fee
    3. Meet the academic requirements
    March 1 Deadline to apply for entrance award consideration


    To begin, create your Net ID and password and log in to Dal Online to complete the application.

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