BSc in Bioveterinary Science in Canada at Dal U




University Dalhousie University (Dal U)
Location: Halifax, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada
Type Public
Program Delivary On-campus
Language English
Program Duration 4 years
Students 20,380
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Detailed Information of BSc in Bioveterinary Science in Canada at Dalhousie University

Program Overview for BSc in Bioveterinary Science in Canada:

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.

Careers and future study:

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.

These are the international student eligibility for the BSc in Bioveterinary Science in Canada

You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.

Minimum admission requirements:

  1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
  2. A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
  3. A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)

Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.

If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.

International High School Applicant Requirment Based on Curriculum:

  1. Advanced Placement (AP)
  2. Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)
  3. French Baccalauréat
  4. GCE A Level (British System)
  5. Home-schooled applicants
  6. International Baccalaureate (IB)
  7. US Curriculum

You'll be assessed based on the equivalency of your home country.


N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the BSc in Bioveterinary Science

You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.

Minimum admission requirements:

  1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
  2. A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
  3. A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)

Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.

If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.

Canadian HIgh School Applicant's Requirements Based on Provinces:

  1. Alberta
  2. British Columbia
  3. Manitoba
  4. New Brunswick
  5. Newfoundland and Labrador
  6. Nova Scotia
  7. Northwest Territories
  8. Nunavut
  9. Ontario
  10. Prince Edward Island
  11. Quebec (CEGEP)
  12. Saskatchewan
  13. Yukon

Canadian High School Applicant's Requirements Based on Curriculum:

  1. Advanced Placement (AP)
  2. French Baccalauréat
  3. Home-schooled applicants
  4. International Baccalaureate (IB)

In additional to above requirements, some programs may have additional admission requirements.

These are the test eligibilities for the BSc in Bioveterinary Science to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for BSc in Bioveterinary Science in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The scholarships available for the BSc in Bioveterinary Science are:


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The international student tuition fees and costs for BSc in Bioveterinary Science in Canada.

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$10,800.00/year
(CA$900.00/month)
Student Earning CA$16,064.00/year
You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for BSc in Bioveterinary Science in Canada.

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$10,800.00/year
(CA$900.00/month)
Student Earning CA$16,064.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour.

Apply by March 1 to be considered for entrance scholarships. 

For undergraduate admission inquiry, contact: 

International students contact Kristen Fraser - kristen.fraser@dal.ca

Canadian students contact Peggy Griffin - peggy.griffin@dal.ca

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