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Bioveterinary Science (BSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Four-year Bachelor of Science in Bioveterinary Science, taught in Truro and Bible Hill, with labs, working-farm and research-space learning and direct work with animals from first year. It is the only Bioveterinary Science programme in Canada and provides the prerequisites to apply to veterinary schools, some after two years. Honours and Major options are available, with optional specializations in animal welfare, equine science and aquaculture.

Faculty: Agriculture  |  Department: Animal Science and Aquaculture  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Intake: September and January  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

The first two years cover biology, chemistry, mathematics and English composition alongside bioveterinary courses such as Overview of Animal Health Sciences, Companion Animal Behaviour, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Mammalian Physiology. Years 3 and 4 include Veterinary Immunology, Veterinary Epidemiology, Wildlife Ecology and Management, Animal Ethics and Zoonotic Diseases.

Career pathways

Veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation and rehabilitation, animal welfare officer, food inspection officer, animal nutrition specialist, animal behaviour specialist; graduate study in animal science, conservation, zoology or One Health/One Welfare.

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Application information

Entry 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.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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