Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Resource-based degree programs balance the natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences and commerce. You have the opportunity to explore animals, food, crops, forests, communities, individuals, human nutrition and ecosystems.

The Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences:

  • has professors in every degree program who have won national or university teaching awards
  • offers more than 180 scholarships totaling over $300,000 to students in our Faculty
  • provides an excellent starting point for students interested in studying both Veterinary and Medical Science.

Our degree programs provide the qualifications for professional certification such as:

  • Professional Home Economists
  • Professional Agrologists
  • Registered Professional Foresters
  • Registered Dietician
  • Professional Biologist

Internship Program

The Internship Program is a highly recommended work experience opportunity that allows you to take your studies beyond the classroom and gain practical experience in your chosen field.

Degrees Offered

Direct entry programs:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Majors:
  • Agricultural and Resource Economics
  • Animal Science
  • Crop and Horticultural Science
  • Range and Pasture Management
  • Sustainable Agricultural Systems

Bachelor of Science in Animal Health

Majors:
  • Companion and Performance Animals
  • Food Animals
  • Food Safety and Quality

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences

Majors:
  • Conservation Biology
  • Environmental Economics and Policy
  • Human Dimensions of Environmental Management
  • Land Reclamation
  • Wildlife and Rangeland Resources Management

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences/Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies Combined

Major:
  • Human Dimensions of Environmental Management

Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Major:
  • Forest Management

Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology

Majors:
  • Family Ecology
  • Textiles and Clothing

Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology/Bachelor of Education Combined

  • Secondary Education (5-year program)

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science

Majors:
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Nutrition and Food

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

  • this two-year preprofessional program fulfills the minimum requirements to attend veterinary college

Programs requiring preprofessional study:

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural/Food Business Management

Majors:
  • Agricultural Business Management
  • Food Service Business Management
  • Food Processing Business Management

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences--Bilingual (in collaboration with the Faculté Saint-Jean)

Majors:
  • Conservation Biology
  • Environmental Economics and Policy
  • Human Dimensions of Environmental Management
  • Land Reclamation
  • Wildlife and Rangeland Resources Management

Bachelor of Science in Forest Business Management

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science

Major:
  • Nutrition

Career Options

Graduates find employment in a wide variety of careers in the public and private sectors. These include:

  • agricultural consultation
  • pharmaceutical sales
  • dietetics and nutrition
  • environmental policy
  • aboriginal resource management
  • public education
  • research and development
  • fashion design and marketing
  • forestry and wildlife management
  • food quality control and production
  • family social services
  • horticultural specialists
  • textile conservationalists and curators
  • parks and nature reserves conservation
 
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