Northwestern Polytechnic

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Animal Health

Northwestern Polytechnic

Degree:Bachelor; University Transfer
Field of Study:Veterinary/Animal Health tech./Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Course Based:Yes
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,230

Health, dental, books and supplies will cost extra.

Careers:Veterinary Assistants and Animal Health Technologists

Description:

The Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Health provides students with a strong background in basic life sciences with application in animal immunology and infection, animal physiology, nutrition, behavior and welfare, animal production and food processing. The program is of value to students seeking to pursue a career in the food animal production industry or in the field of companion animals. While registered in the Bachelor of Science Animal Health program, students are able to complete the requirements of the Pre-Veterinary Medicine programs at either the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Calgary. Students planning on attending the University of Saskatchewan are encouraged to make contact with the university to discuss provincial eligibility.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*60
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •   English 
  •   Mathematics 
English 30-1
Mathematics 30-1
One from Group A, B, or C
Two from Group C
Application Notes : If you are 21 years of age or older and do not have a high school diploma, you may still be eligible for admission as a Non-Matriculated Adult.
Admission to the University of Alberta Bachelor of Science Program requires an overall average of 70 percent on three of the following courses or their equivalents: Mathematics 30-1, and two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, or Physics 30.
Regardless of admission requirements, you must present the grade 12 subjects specified as prerequisites to the courses you are required or wish to take in your program.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on July 18, 2022