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Admission Requirements by Faculty
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Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
15 Admission Requirements by Faculty
In addition to the general University admission requirements as detailed in §§13 and 14, each Faculty requires specific admission requirements. These Faculty-specific requirements are outlined below for all categories of admission (i.e., high school, transfer, etc.).
15.1 Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
Admission to the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences is competitive. The number of high school and transfer admissions or readmissions to the Faculty may be limited in any given year depending on the number of applicants and their qualifications. Presentation of the minimum application requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their academic records.
15.1.1 BSc in Agricultural/Food Business Management
Entrance to this program normally takes place after one year of university (or equivalent) studies. The minimum entrance requirement is successful completion of 
30 transferable to the University of Alberta. Normally, students entering this program would have at least 24 transferable to the program. Normally, the minimum grade point average for application is 2.3. All admissions are competitive.
Students may prepare for the BSc in Agricultural/Food Business Management by completing their first year in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences or in another Faculty or postsecondary institution.
Students interested in Agricultural Business Management may begin in the BSc in Agriculture program. Recommended courses are 3 BIOL or CHEM, ECON 101 and 102, 6 ENGL (Two of ENGL 121, 122, 123, 124, 125 recommended), Free electives (6), MATH 113 or 114, PL SC 221 and STAT 151.
Students interested in Food Business Management may begin in the BSc in Nutrition and Food Science program. Recommended courses are BIOL 107 or 108, CHEM 161 and 263, ECON 101 and 102, 6 ENGL (ENGL 111, 112, 113, or 114 recommended), MATH 113 or 114, NU FS 100 and STAT 151.
Students entering from other institutions or Faculties are assessed transfer credit for equivalent work. For such students, certain recommended first-year courses may be completed once they enter the program.
There are no high school entrance requirements for the BSc in Agricultural/Food Business Management. However, some required courses have high school prerequisites. Students are expected to make up any deficiencies before admission to the program. These courses include Chemistry 30, Biology 30 and Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1.
15.1.2 BSc in Agriculture, BSc in Animal Health, BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, BSc in Forestry, and BSc in Nutrition and Food Science (Nutrition and Food Major and Food Science and Technology Major)
See §15.1 for information on admission to the Food Business Management joint degree and §15.1.9 for the BSc in Nutrition and Food Science Nutrition Major.
See also Pre-Veterinary Medicine §15.1.8.
I. High School Requirements
Subject Requirements
English Language Arts 30-1 | |
Chemistry 30 | |
Biology 30 | |
Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 | |
Subject from Group A, B, C or Macroeconomics 30 and Microeconomics 30, or a minimum of five credits in Career and Technology subjects at the Advanced level from the following strands: Agriculture, Community Health, Foods, Forestry, or Wildlife. |
II. Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
Chemistry 30 | |
Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 | |
Biology 30 |
Other Requirements
See general nonmatriculated requirements §14.3.
15.1.3 BA in Environmental Studies
This program is offered jointly by the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Arts. Students can apply for admission to either Faculty.
I. High School Applicants
Subject Requirements
English Language Arts 30-1 | |
Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 | |
Biology 30 | |
Subject from Group A (Social Studies 30 or 30-1 recommended) | |
Subject from Group A or C |
II. Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
English Language Arts 30-1 | |
Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 | |
Biology 30 |
Other Requirements
See also general nonmatriculated requirements §14.3.
III. Transfer Applicants
Please refer to §§14.2 and 15.1.10.
15.1.4 BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences/BA in Native Studies Combined Degrees
This program consists of 150 to fulfill both degree requirements. To gain admission to the five-year program students can apply to either the Faculty of Native Studies or the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences.
Students will remain in the Faculty to which they were admitted for the duration of their program. See §§34.10 and 123.5.
I. High School Applicants
Subject Requirements
English Language Arts 30-1 | |
Chemistry 30 | |
Biology 30 | |
Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 | |
Subject from Group A (Social Studies 30 or 30-1 recommended), B, C or Macroeconomics 30 and Microeconomics 30, or a minimum of five credits in Career and Technology subjects at the Advanced level from the following strands: Agriculture, Community Health, Foods, Forestry, or Wildlife. |
II. Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
English Language Arts 30-1 | |
Biology 30 | |
Chemistry 30 | |
Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 |
An interview process may be required for mature students who lack formal requirements but present academic potential and/or relevant work experience.
III. Transfer Applicants
Students may transfer into the Combined Degrees program provided that they have successfully completed at least 24 transferable to the University of Alberta with a GPA of 2.0 or greater and meet all admission requirements. See §15.1.10.
Other Requirements
See also general nonmatriculated requirements §14.3.
15.1.5 BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences—Bilingual/Baccalauréate ès sciences (sciences de l'environment et de la conservation—bilingue)
To gain admission to the bilingual program students apply to Faculté Saint-Jean. Students will be registered in Faculté Saint-Jean for the first two years of their program. All qualified Year 2 BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences–Bilingual students will then be promoted to Year 3 in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences provided that
a minimum GPA of 2.0 has been achieved, and | |
a minimum of |
Note: Students in Year 2 who have completed less than 54 towards the program, but who have a GPA of at least 2.0, may remain in Faculté Saint-Jean for one additional year.
Specific admission requirements are the same as for the BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences program (See §15.1.2), except that applicants must present one of French 30, 31, Français 30, 30-2 (or 33), French Language Arts 30, 30-2, in place of their fifth subject. See Faculté Saint-Jean §§183.1.16 and 183.1.5 for detailed admission requirements and information.
Language Proficiency Requirements
For information regarding general English language proficiency requirements as well as specific spoken English requirements, see §13.3.2. For information regarding Faculté Saint-Jean requirements, see §183.1.16. Applicants to the BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences–Bilingual Program will be required to demonstrate written and spoken proficiency both in English and French before admission [see §§13.3 and 183.1.2(2)].
15.1.6 BSc in Forest Business Management
Entrance to this program normally takes place after one year of university (or equivalent) studies. The minimum entrance requirement is successful completion of 30 transferable to the University of Alberta. Normally, students entering this program would have at least 24 transferable to the program. Normally, the minimum average for application is 2.3. All admissions are competitive.
Students may prepare for the BSc in Forest Business Management by completing their first year in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences in the BSc in Forestry program. Students may also prepare in other Faculties and postsecondary institutions. Recommended courses to be completed before entry include the following University of Alberta courses or their equivalents: AREC 214, CHEM 101 or 164, ECON 101 and 102, ENGL (3), MATH 113 or 114, PL SC 221, REN R 110, 120, and STAT 151. Students at other institutions should attempt to complete: ACCTG 311, CHEM 101 or 164, ECON 101 and 102, ENGL (3), MATH 113 or 114, MATH 120, MARK 301, SMO 301 and STAT 151 or their equivalents. Students from other programs and institutions will be assessed transfer credit for equivalent work. For such students, recommended first-year courses may be completed once they enter the program.
There are no high school entrance requirements for the BSc in Forest Business Management. However, some required courses have high school prerequisites. Students are expected to make up any deficiencies before admission to the program. These courses include Chemistry 30, Biology 30 and Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1.
15.1.7 BSc in Human Ecology and BSc in Human Ecology/BEd (Secondary) Combined Degrees
The BSc in Human Ecology is a four-year degree program consisting of 120. The BSc in Human Ecology/BEd (Secondary) Combined Degrees is a five-year program consisting of 150. To gain admission to the Human Ecology program and the first three years of the Combined Degrees program students apply to the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences.
Test of Spoken English (TSE): Applicants to the BSc in Human Ecology/BEd (Secondary) program must meet a spoken English requirement (see §13.3.2).
All qualified Year 3 BSc in Human Ecology/ BEd (Secondary) students will be promoted to Year 4 in the Faculty of Education provided that
a minimum AGPA of 2.0 has been achieved and | |
a minimum of |
I. High School Applicants
Subject Requirements
English Language Arts 30-1 | |
One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, or Physics 30 (see Note 1) | |
Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 | |
Subject from Group A or C | |
Subject from Group A, B, C, or a minimum of five credits in Career and Technology subjects at the Advanced level from the following strands: Community Health, Cosmetology, Design Studies, Fashion Studies, Foods (see Notes 2 and 3). |
Notes
Chemistry 30 is required for Textile Science minor. Chemistry 30 and Biology 30 required for Community Nutrition minor. Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 do not have to be included in the five 30-level subjects used for admission, however some courses taken within these minors require Biology 30 and Chemistry 30 as prerequisites. | |
5 credits in advanced CTS Fashion Studies strands recommended for Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture majors. | |
5 credits in advanced CTS Fashion Studies or Foods strands recommended for the Combined Degrees. |
II. Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
English Language Arts 30-1 | |
One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 (See Note 1) | |
Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1 |
Other Requirements
See also general nonmatriculated requirements §14.3.
15.1.8 Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Medicine at the University of Alberta qualifies students for application to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programs at the University of Calgary or the University of Saskatchewan. Students wishing to apply to Pre-Veterinary Medicine at the University of Alberta should apply to the BSc Animal Health (any major) or BSc Agriculture (Animal Science major). Specialized advising will be provided to Pre-Veterinary Medicine students.
15.1.9 BSc in Nutrition and Food Science (Nutrition Major)
Entrance to this major takes place after at least one year of university (or equivalent) studies.
Students normally complete their first year in another major in the BSc in Nutrition and Food Science degree program, normally the Nutrition and Food major. Faculty admission requirements must be met as outlined in §15.1.2.
All admissions are competitive. To gain admission to the Nutrition major, applicants with a minimum of 24 to 53 transferable into the program must present the following:
BIOL 107; CHEM 101, 102, and (164 or 261); and | |
NUTR 100 and STAT 151 are recommended | |
Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last |
Applicants who present 54 or more will be considered for admission to third year with the following requirements:
BIOCH 200; BIOL 107; CHEM 101, 102, and 261, 263; | |
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Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last |
15.1.10 Transfer Applicants
I. Transfers from other Faculties and other Postsecondary Institutions
Students who do not meet the specific subject requirements in §15.1 will not be considered for admission to the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. Any deficiencies in matriculation subjects must be rectified before admission. Students who are deficient in one or more matriculation subjects may fulfil this deficiency with University transferable work in the same subject area as described in Admission Chart 1. | |
Students registered in another faculty at the University of Alberta or in another postsecondary institution may apply to transfer to the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. Applicants who have completed | |
Transfer applicants who have completed less than | |
Subsequent to having been required to withdraw from any other postsecondary institution, students must have successfully completed at least | |
Students who have been required to withdraw from the University of Alberta and who then complete |
II. Transfer Within the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
Students may transfer from one degree program to another within the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the beginning of either term of Fall/Winter if the entrance requirements and admission grade point average set for the proposed program are met. Students must submit an Application for Admission, Readmission or Internal Transfer form in accordance with the deadlines published in §12.7. Transfer students must meet all requirements for graduation in the new program. For further details, see the sections dealing with each program.
III. Transfer from Approved Diploma Programs
Graduates of Faculty-approved two-year diploma programs may receive up to 60 towards their degree. Diploma transfer students must present a competitive admission GPA and meet all matriculation subject requirements. Students who do not meet the specific subject requirements in §15.1 will not be considered for admission to the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. Any deficiencies in matriculation subjects must be cleared before admission to the Faculty. Students who are deficient in one or more matriculation subjects may fulfil this deficiency with University transferable work in the same subject area as described in Admission Chart 1. For details on current transfer agreements and admission requirements, students should contact Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences Student Services at (780) 492-4933, 1-800-804-6417 (Western Canada), or new2ales@ales.ualberta.ca or www.ales.ualberta.ca/prospectivestudents.
IV. Admission with Advanced Standing
Students transferring into any program must meet all program requirements. See §14.2 for additional information regarding transfer credits.
V. Admission with Transfer Credit
Students should make an appointment at Student Services Office (231 General Services Building) if they have questions regarding issuance of credit towards their degree. Once this informal avenue has been exhausted, final authority on transfer credit rests with the Dean or designate, with no further Faculty or University appeal available.
15.1.11 Special Students
Special students are those who have been permitted to register in one or more courses which are not being taken for credit toward a degree program. Priority in admission in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences is given to applicants to degree programs, and there may be a limit on the number of special students admitted each year because the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences is under enrolment management. Special students may not have access to all courses offered by Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences departments. To be considered for admission as a special student in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, applicants must normally have received a university degree in a related field from an accredited postsecondary institution, present a competitive admission grade point average, and meet English Language Proficiency requirements as specified in §13.3. Special students who wish to continue must reapply each year, and priority is given to students who have not previously attended as special students.
