Faculty of Agriculture

Pre University Study

The Faculty of Agriculture offers a non-credit introductory studies course in Math. Applicants who do not meet the stated admission requirements in Math may still be admitted to a degree program in the Faculty of Agriculture on the condition that they complete the relevant non-credit introductory studies course in their first year prior to entering the degree level required subject.

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) & Pre-Veterinary Studies

• English 12
• Pre Calculus Math 12
• Three other acceptable university-preparatory courses at the grade 12 level
• Minimum final grades:
• English 65%
• Pre Calculus Math 65%
• Other Subjects 60%
• Overall Average 75%

It is recommended that applicants also take Biology 12, and where available at the high school level, courses in Agriculture or Food Science.

Bachelor of Science (Bioveterinary Science)

• English 12
• Pre Calculus Math 12
• Three other acceptable university-preparatory course at the grade 12 level
• Minimum final grades:
• English 65%
• Pre Calculus Math 65%
• Other Subjects 60%
• Overall Average 75%

Bachelor of Agriculture - International Food Business

• English 12
• Academic Math 12
• Three other acceptable university-preparatory courses at the grade 12 level
• Overall average of 75%

Bachelor of Technology - Environmental Landscape Horticulture

Years one and two of the Bachelor of Technology - Environmental Landscape Horticulture program are satisfied by completion of the Diploma in Technology Managed Landscapes or a landscape-related program approved by the Department of Environmental Sciences in the Faculty of Agriculture. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in the Diploma program to gain admission.

New admissions to this program are suspended.

Bachelor of Technology - Landscape Architecture

• English 12
• Academic Math 12
• Biology 11
• Three other acceptable university-preparatory courses at the grade 12 level
• Overall average of 70%

Bachelor of Technology - Small Business Management

• Completion of a two-year technology/technical diploma from a recognized community college or university with a minimum cumulative average of 70%

Diploma in Engineering

• English 12
• Pre Calculus Math 12
• Chemistry 12
• Physics 12
• One other acceptable university-preparatory course at the grade 12 level
• Minimum final grades:
• English, Chemistry, Pre Calculus Math, Physics - 65%
• Other subjects - 60%
• Overall average - 70%

Diploma in Technology Business Management

• English 12
• Math 11
• Chemistry 11 or Biology 11 or Agriculture 11
• Science 10
• Four grade 12 level courses at the university-preparatory or general level
• Minimum overall final average of 60%

Applicants to the Equine concentration (admissions currently suspended) are expected to be experienced in the care and handling of horses. A Competency Form outlining practical experience and knowledge in the industry is required. This form can be found online at www.dal.ca/applynow

Diploma in Technology Managed Landscapes

• English 12
• Math 12
• Biology 12
• Chemistry 11
• One other acceptable university-preparatory course at the grade 12 level
• Minimum overall final average of 60%

Diploma in Technology Plant Science

• English 12
• Math 11
• Chemistry 11
• Science 10 or Biology 10
• Four grade 12 level courses at the university-preparatory or general level
• Minimum overall final average of 60%

Diploma in Technology Veterinary Technology

• English 12
• Pre-Calculus Math 12 or Academic Math 12 with a 70% or higher
• Chemistry 12
• Biology 12
• One other acceptable university-preparatory course at the grade 12 level
• Minimum overall final average of 60%

Students who are admitted to the Veterinary Technology program must provide proof of vaccination against rabies and tetanus to Dalhousie University prior to the start of their program.  Students will not be permitted to begin the Veternary Technology program without proof of these vaccinations.