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Admission Requirements by Faculty
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Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
16 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). Grade 12 courses listed below are based on the Alberta Education curriculum.
Applicants from outside Alberta should review the Admission Course Equivalents for acceptable courses at www.admissions.ualberta.ca.
16.1 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.
16.1.1 BSc in Agricultural/Food Business Management
Entrance to this program normally takes place after one year of university (or equivalent) preprofessional studies. The minimum entrance requirement is successful completion of 
24 transferable to the University of Alberta. The minimum admission grade point average is 2.3 (refer to §14.2.1).
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 first year courses are 3 BIOL or CHEM, ECON 101 and 102, 6 ENGL, 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 first year courses are BIOL 107 or 108, CHEM 101 and 261, ECON 101 and 102, 6 ENGL, MATH 113 or 114, NU FS 100 and STAT 151.
Some required courses in the BSc in Agricultural/Food Business Management program 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 Mathematics 30-1.
16.1.2 BSc in Agriculture, BSc in Animal Health, BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, BSc in Forestry, and BSc in Nutrition and Food Science (General Program)
See §16.9 BSc Honors in Food Science, §16.1.10 for the BSc Honors in Nutrition, §16.1.11 for the BSc Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetics Specialization, and §16.1.12 for the BSc Nutrition and Food Science, Food Science and Technology Specialization.
See also Pre-Veterinary Medicine §16.1.8.
I. High School Requirements
Subject Requirements
English Language Arts 30-1 | |
Chemistry 30 | |
Biology 30 | |
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, Foods, Forestry, or Wildlife. |
II. Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
Chemistry 30 | |
Mathematics 30-1 | |
Biology 30 |
Other Requirements
See general nonmatriculated requirements §14.4.
III. Transfer Applicants
Please refer to §§14.2 and 16.1.13.
16.1.3 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 | |
Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 | |
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 | |
Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 | |
Biology 30 |
Other Requirements
See also general nonmatriculated requirements §14.4.
III. Transfer Applicants
Please refer to §§14.2 and 16.1.13.
16.1.4 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 | |
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 | |
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 §16.1.13.
Other Requirements
See also general nonmatriculated requirements §14.4.
16.1.5 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 §16.1.2), except that applicants must present one of French 30 (9 year), 31, Français 30-1, 30-2, French Language Arts 30-1, 30-2, in place of their fifth subject. See Faculté Saint-Jean §§183.1.13 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 §183.1.13. 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)].
16.1.6 BSc in Forest Business Management
Entrance to this program normally takes place after one year of university (or equivalent) preprofessional studies. The minimum entrance requirement is successful completion of 24 transferable to the University of Alberta. The minimum admission grade point average is 2.3 (refer to §14.2.1).
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 or in another Faculty or postsecondary institution. Recommended first year courses include CHEM 101 or 164, ECON 101 and 102, ENGL (3), MATH 113 or 114, Free Electives (3), PL SC 221, REN R 110 and 120, and STAT 151.
Some required courses in the BSc in Forest Business Management program 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 Mathematics 30-1.
16.1.7 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.
Spoken English Requirement: 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 admission grade point average 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) | |
Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 | |
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: 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 Career and Technology Studies (CTS) Fashion Studies recommended for Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture majors. | |
5 credits in advanced CTS Fashion Studies or Foods 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 above) | |
Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 (see Note 2 above) |
Other Requirements
See also general nonmatriculated requirements §14.4.
III. Transfer Applicants
Please refer to §§14.2 and 16.1.13.
16.1.8 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 either the BSc Animal Health (any major) or BSc Agriculture (Animal Science major) and then declare pre-veterinary medicine on their application. Specialized advising will be provided to Pre-Veterinary Medicine students.
16.1.9 BSc Honors in Food Science
Students must present 24 applicable to the BSc Nutrition and Food Science program with a minimum AGPA of 3.0, calculated on the most recent Fall/Winter Terms. Students may prepare for the BSc Honors in Food Science by completing their first year in the BSc Nutrition and Food Science General Program or in another Faculty or postsecondary institution. Recommended courses for transfer include BIOL 107, CHEM 101, 102, (164 or 261), 6 ENGL (which may include 3 in WRS), MATH (113 or 114), NU FS 100, STAT 151, and 3 free elective.
Students cannot apply to the Honors program if they have completed more than 90 of the requirements for the BSc Nutrition and Food Science General Program.
16.1.10 BSc Honors in Nutrition
Students must present 24 applicable to the BSc Nutrition and Food Science program with a minimum AGPA of 3.0, calculated on the most recent Fall/Winter Terms. Students may prepare for the BSc Honors in Nutrition by completing their first year in the BSc Nutrition and Food Science General Program or in another Faculty or postsecondary institution. Recommended courses for transfer include NUTR 100, NU FS 100, BIOL 107, CHEM 101, 102, (164 or 261), 6 ENGL (which may include 3 in WRS), STAT 151, and 3 free elective.
Students cannot apply to the Honors program if they have completed more than 90 of the requirements for the BSc Nutrition and Food Science General Program.
16.1.11 BSc in Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetics Specialization
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16.1.12 BSc in Nutrition and Food Science, Food Science and Technology Specialization
Students must present 24 applicable to the BSc Nutrition and Food Science program with a minimum AGPA of 2.7, calculated on the most recent Fall/Winter Terms in which a minimum of 24 is taken. Students may prepare for the BSc Nutrition and Food Science, Food Science and Technology Specialization by completing their first year in the BSc Nutrition and Food Science General Program or in another Faculty or postsecondary institution. Recommended courses are BIOL 107, CHEM 101, 102, (164 or 261), 6 ENGL (which may include 3 in WRS), MATH 113 or 114, NU FS 100, STAT 151.
16.1.13 Transfer Applicants
I. Transfers from other Faculties and other Postsecondary Institutions
Students who do not meet the specific subject requirements in §16.1 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. 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 3. | |
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 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 §16.1 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 3. 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@ualberta.ca or www.ales.ualberta.ca/prospectivestudents.
III. Admission with Advanced Standing
Students transferring into any program must meet all program requirements. See §14.2 for additional information regarding transfer credits.
IV. Admission with Transfer Credit
Students should make an appointment with the Student Services Office ((2-06 Agriculture-Forestry Centre) if they have questions regarding transfer credit awarded towards their degree program. 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.
16.1.14 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. 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 and priority in admission is given to applicants to degree programs. 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. Applicants must also submit a list of planned courses and a brief statement of intent outlining why they are applying as a special student (further details available at www.ales.ualberta.ca). Special students who wish to continue must reapply each year, and priority is given to students who have not previously attended as special students. Special students should apply to the Faculty in which they will take the majority of their courses.
16.1.15 Visiting Students
Students from other universities or colleges are eligible to be considered for admission to the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences as a visiting student if
They are degree program students at their home institution; | |
Their home institution provides a letter of permission; | |
They have completed a minimum of | |
Their academic record shows satisfactory standing; | |
They demonstrated English language proficiency (see §13.3.1). |
Visiting student status is granted for up to 12 months from the initial confirmed registration. To extend this period, visiting students must reapply each academic year and present a new letter of permission from their home institution. As the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences is a limited enrolment Faculty, priority in admission is given to applicants to degree programs. Visiting students should apply to the Faculty in which they will take the majority of their courses.
16.1.16 Aboriginal Applicants
The Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences encourages Aboriginal students’ study toward any of the BSc and BA programs that are offered. To assist more Aboriginal applicants in attaining a degree, the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences may offer admission to Aboriginal applicants who meet the minimum application requirements of a program but who may not meet the competitive admission requirements in place for the program.
See §14.3 for additional information on Aboriginal applicants.
