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    Bioveterinary Science (BSc)

    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

    Campuses

    Truro and Bible Hill

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 29,157  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Bioveterinary Science (BSc)

    About

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    Minimum admission requirements

    To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

    1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
    2. Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
    3. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

    Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Program-specific admission requirements

    Bachelor of Science Agriculture (Bioveterinary Science) requirements: 

    • Minimum overall average: 75% 

    • Academic English 12 

    • Pre-calculus Math 12* 

    • Three additional academic subjects 

    *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.

    Bachelor of Science Agriculture (Bioveterinary Science) Honours requirements:

    To enter the program, students enrolled in the BSc (Bioveterinary Science) Major program must:

    • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher after their second year of study

    • Identify and gain the support of a thesis supervisor at the start of their third year of studies.

    English Program Requirements

    English language testing

    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.

    Career

    Careers

    Bioveterinary Science can be your launching point for a career as a veterinarian. 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 in animal nutrition, conservation, research, animal welfare and so much more.

    Possible careers include:

    • Veterinarian
    • Wildlife Conservation Officer
    • Food Promotion And Inspection Officer
    • Animal Nutrition Specialist

    After completing an honours degree in Bioveterinary Science, you will be well prepared to pursue graduate studies in areas such as animal science, animal conservation, zoology, or animals and public policy. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 29,157 

    Application Fee

    CAD  
    Dalhousie University

    Bioveterinary Science (BSc)

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