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Bioveterinary Science

Dalhousie University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree Bachelor
Duration 4 years
Delivery On-campus
Location Nova Scotia, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

If you’re interested in a career in veterinary medicine, this program will provide you with the fundamental knowledge you need to launch into your education and career. You’ll be eligible to apply to veterinary schools after just two years. Discover what your career could look like with this undergraduate degree

Key Program Features

  • Honours option. Agriculture

Career Opportunities

Bioveterinary Science can be your launching point for a career as a veterinarian. 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 in animal nutrition, conservation, research, animal welfare and so much more. Veterinarian Wildlife Conservation Officer Food Promotion And Inspection Officer Animal Nutrition Specialist After completing an honours degree in Bioveterinary Science, you will be well prepared to pursue graduate studies in areas such as animal science, animal conservation, zoology, or animals and public policy.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria: Completion of secondary school (Grade 12) Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course). Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. View specific courses that fulfill admissions requirements Bachelor of Science Agriculture (Bioveterinary Science) requirements: Minimum overall average: 75% Academic English 12 Pre-calculus Math 12* Three additional academic subjects *If you don't have the appropriate pre-calculus math class, but are otherwise qualified, you may be admitted on the condition that you complete a Grade 12 pre-calculus equivalent upgrading course before you arrive at Dalhousie. Bachelor of Science Agriculture (Bioveterinary Science) Honours requirements: To enter the program, students enrolled in the BSc (Bioveterinary Science) Major program must: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher after their second year of study Identify and gain the support of a thesis supervisor at the start of their third year of studies.

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

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About Dalhousie University

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Dalhousie University

Nova Scotia, Canada

Dalhousie University is a large public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada, with three campuses in Halifax, a fourth in Bible Hill, and two satellite medical school campuses, in Saint John,...

University Profile
  • Start Date September and January
  • Language English
  • Duration 4 years