Overview

Key features

In this Food Animals major at the University of Alberta, you’ll develop an understanding of animal and human disease, animal nutrition, microbiology, physiology, behaviour and production to better understand how food animals (livestock and poultry) and the food industries interact.

This major includes courses in immunology and animal health and welfare, with opportunities to gain experience in the faculty's animal research facilities. This program is ideal if you’re interested in a career in the food animal industry.

Potential Careers:

Agrologist
Agricultural Commodity Inspector
Nutritional Supplement Manufacturer
Livestock Producer
Poultry Industry Careers
Beef Industry Careers

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Food Microbiology

Individual and Social Behaviour

Lifespan Developmental Psychology

Social Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Brain and Behaviour

Behaviour Modification

Food Animal Behaviour

Applied Beef Cattle Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Food Science Animal Science View 21 other Bachelors in Animal Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is competitive; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

You must meet the minimum requirements in all subjects, even after receiving an admission offer, in order to remain admissible. (See your admission offer letter for more details.)

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

33968 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33968 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

7012 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7012 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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