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Admission Requirements by Faculty

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 either before or after 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. Students interested in the BSc in Animal Health program may use this route to apply to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programs at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Calgary. While Physics 30 is not a requirement for admission to the Animal Health program, it is a prerequisite for courses required for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, therefore Physics 30 is strongly recommended.

    See also Pre-Veterinary Medicine §15.1.8.

I.     High School Requirements

Subject Requirements

(1)

English Language Arts 30-1

(2)

Chemistry 30

(3)

Biology 30

(4)

Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1

(5)

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. Physics 30 is strongly recommended for the BSc in Animal Health program.

II.     Nonmatriculated Applicants

Subject Requirements

(1)

Chemistry 30

(2)

Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1

(3)

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

(1)

English Language Arts 30-1

(2)

Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1

(3)

Biology 30

(4)

Subject from Group A (Social Studies 30 or 30-1 recommended)

(5)

Subject from Group A or C

II.     Nonmatriculated Applicants

Subject Requirements

(1)

English Language Arts 30-1

(2)

Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1

(3)

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

(1)

English Language Arts 30-1

(2)

Chemistry 30

(3)

Biology 30

(4)

Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1

(5)

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

(1)

English Language Arts 30-1

(2)

Biology 30

(3)

Chemistry 30

(4)

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

(1)

a minimum GPA of 2.0 has been achieved, and

(2)

a minimum of *54 applicable to the program has been successfully completed

    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 either before or after 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

(1)

a minimum AGPA of 2.0 has been achieved and

(2)

a minimum of *90 applicable to the BSc in Human Ecology/BEd (Secondary) program has been successfully completed.

I.     High School Applicants

Subject Requirements

(1)

English Language Arts 30-1

(2)

One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, or Physics 30 (see Note 1)

(3)

Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1

(4)

Subject from Group A or C

(5)

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

(1)

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.

(2)

5 credits in advanced CTS Fashion Studies strands recommended for Textiles and Clothing majors.

(3)

5 credits in advanced CTS Fashion Studies or Foods strands recommended for the Combined Degrees.

II.     Nonmatriculated Applicants

Subject Requirements

(1)

English Language Arts 30-1

(2)

One of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 (See Note 1)

(3)

Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1

Other Requirements

    See also general nonmatriculated requirements §14.3.

15.1.8 Pre-Veterinary Medicine

    The Pre-Veterinary Medicine program 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 can register in the Pre-Veterinary Medicine program and then transfer into a degree program at a later time, or may register directly in a degree program in the Faculty. The Pre-Veterinary Medicine requirements can also be met through the BSc Animal Health program.

I.     High School Requirements

Subject Requirements

(1)

English Language Arts 30-1

(2)

Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1

(3)

Biology 30

(4)

Chemistry 30

(5)

Physics 30

II.    Nonmatriculated Applicants

Subject Requirements

(1)

Chemistry 30

(2)

Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1

(3)

Biology 30

(4)

Physics 30

Other Requirements

    See general nonmatriculated requirements §14.3.

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:

(1)

BIOL 107; CHEM 101, 102, and (164 or 261); and *6 ENGL (or equivalents)

(2)

NUTR 100 and STAT 151 are recommended

(3)

Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last *24 completed prior to application.

    Applicants who present *54 or more will be considered for admission to third year with the following requirements:

(1)

BIOCH 200; BIOL 107; CHEM 101, 102, and 261, 263; *6 ENGL; NUTR 100; PHYSL 210; and STAT 151 (or equivalents)

(2)

*3 from one of the following: NU FS 223, PSYCO or Social Sciences/Humanities. (Note: NU FS 223 is recommended as it is a requirement of the major)

(3)

Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last *24 completed prior to application.

15.1.10 Transfer Applicants

I.     Transfers from Other Faculties and Other Postsecondary Institutions

(1)

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.

(2)

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 *24 or more transferable to the University of Alberta will be considered for admission on the basis of their admission grade point average (AGPA) if they have an AGPA of at least 2.0 [2.3 for the Business Management programs and 3.0 for the BSc in Nutrition and Food Science (Nutrition Major) program] and meet all other admission requirements. Applicants to the BSc in Environmental and Conservation Sciences – Bilingual program should see §34.8.1. Refer to §14.2.1(1) for calculation of AGPA. Applicants should note that possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Transfer credit will be given for completed course work that is applicable to the degree.

(3)

Transfer applicants who have completed less than *24 transferable to the University of Alberta will be considered for admission on the basis of their high school matriculation average and their postsecondary course work.

(4)

Subsequent to having been required to withdraw from any other postsecondary institution, students must have successfully completed at least *24 transferable to the University of Alberta with an AGPA of 2.0 (2.3 for the Business Management programs and 3.0 for the BSc in Nutrition and Food Science (Nutrition Major) program) to be considered for admission. Applicants who have twice been required to withdraw from any postsecondary institution or program will not normally be considered for admission to the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. Refer to §14.2.1(1) for calculation of AGPA.

(5)

Students who have been required to withdraw from the University of Alberta and who then complete *18 transferable to the University of Alberta with an AGPA of 2.7 or *24 transferable to the University of Alberta with an AGPA of 2.0 (2.3 for the Business Management programs and 3.0 for the BSc in Nutrition and Food Science (Nutrition Major) program) may apply for readmission to the Faculty, unless they have been required to withdraw more than once from any postsecondary programs [see §33.4(3)d.ii.].

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 Other Postsecondary Institutions

    The first year of the BSc programs offered by the Faculty may be taken at other postsecondary institutions. Graduates of Faculty-approved two-year diploma programs in Alberta may receive up to *60 towards their degree. Transfer credit arrangements currently exist with Grant MacEwan University, Grande Prairie Regional College, Lakeland College, Lethbridge Community College, Medicine Hat College, NAIT, Olds College and Red Deer College. For details on current arrangements, students should contact Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences Student Services at (780) 492-4933, 1-800-804-6417 (Western Canada), or questions@afhe.ualberta.ca. Applications for transfer from other postsecondary institutions will be evaluated individually.

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.

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