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.
BSc in Agriculture
See also Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
High School Applicants
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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- Chemistry 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Biology 30
BSc in Animal Health
See also Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
High School Applicants
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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- Chemistry 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Biology 30
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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.
BSc in Agricultural/Food Business Management
Enrolment
Combined enrolment in Agricultural/Food Business Management, Fashion Business Management, and Forest Business Management is limited and subject to a quota.
High School Applicants
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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- Chemistry 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Biology 30
Other Requirements
See general nonmatriculated requirements Nonmatriculated Applicants .
Transfer Applicants
Please refer to Postsecondary Transfer Applicants and Transfer Applicants.
BSc in Fashion Business Management
Enrolment
Combined enrolment in Agricultural/Food Business Management, Fashion Business Management, and Forest Business Management is limited and subject to a quota.
High School Applicants
Subject Requirements
- English Language Arts 30-1
- One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, or Physics 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Subject from Group A or C
- 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: Cosmetology, Design Studies, Fashion Studies, Foods.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- English Language Arts 30-1
- One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30
- Mathematics 30-1
Other Requirements
See also general nonmatriculated requirements Nonmatriculated Applicants .
Transfer Applicants
Please refer to Postsecondary Transfer Applicants and Transfer Applicants.
BSc in Forest Business Management
Enrolment
Combined enrolment in Agricultural/Food Business Management, Fashion Business Management, and Forest Business Management is limited and subject to a quota.
High School Applicants
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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- Chemistry 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Biology 30
Other Requirements
See general nonmatriculated requirements Nonmatriculated Applicants .
Transfer Applicants
Please refer to Postsecondary Transfer Applicants and Transfer Applicants.
BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences
High School Applicants
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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- Chemistry 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Biology 30
BSc in Forestry
High School Applicants
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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- Chemistry 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Biology 30
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.
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, 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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
- Biology 30
BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences/BA in Native Studies Combined Degrees
This program consists of 150 units of course weight 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 Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences / Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies Combined Degree Program [ALES] and Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies / Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences Combined Degree Program [Native Studies] .
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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- Mathematics 30-1
BSc in Human Ecology
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 (Fashion Studies recommended for Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture majors).
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- English Language Arts 30-1
- One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30
- Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
BSc in Nutrition and Food Science (General Program)
See BSc Honors in Food Science, BSc Honors in Nutrition, BSc in Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetics Specialization, and BSc in Nutrition and Food Science, Food Science and Technology Specialization.
High School Applicants
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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- Chemistry 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Biology 30
BSc in Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetics Specialization
Enrolment
Enrolment is limited to an annual quota of 50 students. Preference is given to Alberta residents as defined in Residence Requirements .
Preprofessional Year
Admission to the Dietetics Specialization requires completion of a preprofessional year. Students generally complete their preprofessional year in the BSc in Nutrition and Food Science General Program. Applicants must meet high school-level course requirements for the BSc in Nutrition and Food Science (General Program). Coursework completed during the preprofessional year is not considered to be part of the degree requirements for the Dietetics Specialization
Minimum Admission Requirements
All applicants must present with a minimum AGPA of 3.0 and a demonstrated ability to perform well in a consecutive Fall/Winter session of full-time study (preferably 30 units of course weight). Required courses for admission to the Dietetics Specialization are:
- BIOL 107
- CHEM 101
- CHEM 102
- CHEM 164 or CHEM 261
- NUTR 100
- STAT 151
- 6 units in ENGL OR 3 units in ENGL and 3 units in WRS
Other Requirements
- Spoken English Proficiency: Applicants must meet a spoken English requirement. (See Spoken English Proficiency )
- Letter of Intent: Applicants must submit a letter with their application for admission. Prospective students should have spoken with a Registered Dietitian and undertaken significant career exploration prior to seeking admission. Further details regarding the Letter of Intent is available from ALES Student Services.
- Letters of Reference: Applicants must provide two closed, professional letters of reference attesting to their suitability for entry into the dietetic profession.
- Interview: Competitive applicants must present themselves for an interview to determine if they have the personal qualities necessary for the program. The interview evaluates the applicant’s maturity, initiative, ability to communicate, leadership skills and critical thinking abilities. Interview selection is based on academic achievement in the prerequisite courses, overall academic achievement (emphasizing recent academic performance), a demonstrated interest in Dietetics and the content and format of their Letter of Intent. The interview dates differ each year; short-listed applicants will be advised of the interview dates by letter or email.
- Health and Safety Requirements: There are a number of health and safety-related requirements that must be met upon admission to the Dietetics Specialization. Applicants should be aware that both immunization and criminal records checks are required. Further information regarding these requirements and deadlines is available from ALES Student Services.
- Rural Placement Requirement: Applicants should be aware that in order to achieve the program’s requirements, relocation to a rural community is required on one or more occasions during the program’s professional practice course work.
- Residence Requirement and Proof of Residency Status: Because residency status may be a factor in the ultimate ranking of applicants, applicants may be required to present proof of residency status. See Residence Requirements .
Selection Process
- The Admissions Committee is responsible for selecting from among the applicant pool those individuals who have demonstrated promise to successfully complete the program and achieve the registration requirements of the College of Dietitians of Alberta. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to use its judgment with respect to the assessment of applicants. The Dietetics Specialization has an annual quota of 50 students and admission is competitive. The number of applicants may exceed the number of available spaces and therefore not all qualified candidates will be offered admission.
- Applicants are ranked on their academic achievement in the prerequisite courses; overall academic achievement (emphasizing recent academic performance); the content of their Letter of Intent; the strength of their letters of reference and their performance in the interview process.
BSc in Nutrition and Food Science, Food Science and Technology Specialization
High School Applicants
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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- Chemistry 30
- Biology 30
- Mathematics 30-1
BSc Honors in Food Science
Consideration for the first year of an Honors program requires a minimum application average of 80% on the required five admission subjects outlined below.
Students need not apply to Honors in the first year and may instead apply to the BSc NUFS General program and take 18 -30 units of course weight (in each Fall/Winter) with an appropriate selection of courses. Students may then apply in any subsequent year for transfer into an Honors or NUFS Specialization program by submitting an Application for Readmission and Internal Transfer to the Office of the Registrar by the application deadline. Admission beyond first year requires a minimum competitive GPA of 3.0 and course load in each of the preceding Fall/Winters (refer to specific details for each program).
High School Applicants
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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- Chemistry 30
- Biology 30
- Mathematics 30-1
Students cannot apply to the Honors program if they have completed more than 90 units of course weight of the requirements for the BSc Nutrition and Food Science General Program.
BSc Honors in Nutrition
Consideration for the first year of an Honors program requires a minimum application average of 80% on the required five admission subjects outlined below.
Students need not apply to Honors in the first year and may instead apply to the BSc NUFS General program and take 18-30 units of course weight (in each Fall/Winter) with an appropriate selection of courses. Students may then apply in any subsequent year for transfer into an Honors or NUFS Specialization program by submitting an Application for Readmission and Internal Transfer to the Office of the Registrar by the application deadline. Admission beyond first year requires a minimum competitive GPA of 3.0 and course load in each of the preceding Fall/Winters (refer to specific details for each program).
High School Applicants
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.
Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
- Chemistry 30
- Biology 30
- Mathematics 30-1
Students cannot apply to the Honors program if they have completed more than 90 units of course weight of the requirements for the BSc Nutrition and Food Science General Program.
Transfer Applicants
Transfers from other Faculties and other Postsecondary Institutions
- Transfer Applicants must meet the high school-level course requirements for their desired program to be considered for admission. Any deficiencies must be cleared before admission. Deficiencies may be satisfied with University transferable work in the same subject area as described in Admission Chart 3 .
- Applicants who have completed 24 units of course weight or more transferable to the University of Alberta will be considered for admission on the basis of their Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA). Possession of the minimum AGPA does not guarantee admission.
- Transfer applicants who have completed less than 24 units of course weight transferable to the University of Alberta will be considered for admission on the basis of their high school matriculation average and their AGPA for completed postsecondary coursework.
Transfer from Approved Diploma Programs
Graduates of Faculty-approved two-year diploma programs may receive up to 60 units of course weight towards their degree. Diploma transfer students must present a competitive AGPA and meet all matriculation subject requirements. 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. Details on current transfer agreements and admission requirements are available from ALES Student Services.
Admission with Transfer Credit
Transfer credit will be assessed in accordance with Faculty assessment practices once an application for admission and official transcripts have been received. Students who believe additional transfer credit is warranted must apply for review to the Faculty by October 1 of their admission year. Transfer credit assessment is not appealable.
Indigenous Applicants
The Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences encourages Indigenous students’ study toward any of the BSc and BA programs that are offered. To assist more Indigenous applicants in attaining a degree, the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences may offer admission to Indigenous 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 Admission of Indigenous Applicants for additional information on Indigenous applicants.
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 Language Proficiency Requirements . Applicants must also submit to ALES Student Services a list of planned courses and a brief statement of intent outlining why they are applying as a special student. 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.
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 24 units of course weight at their home institution;
- Their academic record shows satisfactory standing;
- They demonstrate English Language Proficiency .
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.
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