After-Degree Applicants

What is an After-Degree?

Students who have already completed an undergraduate degree may apply for an additional undergraduate degree with the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. These applicants are referred to as 'After-Degree' Applicants.

After-Degree Applicants are evaluated for admission like a post-secondary transfer applicant. They must meet all admission requirements for their degree of choice, including high school requirements.

Degrees from another faculty or university

If you have completed a degree from another faculty at the University of Alberta or another postsecondary institution, the following information applies:

  • You may complete the same degree program previously completed if a different major is selected.
  • Combined degree programs are not available when one of the two degrees has already been completed.
  • A minimum of 54 credits must be completed while registered at the University of Alberta. Of that, 30 credits must be completed while registered in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences.
  • Time to complete: minimum of two full-time academic years.

Degrees from the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences

If you have completed a degree from within the Faculty, the following information applies:

  • You may complete the same degree program previously completed if a different major is selected.
  • Combined degree programs are not available when one of the two degrees has already been completed.
  • A minimum of 30 credits must be completed while registered in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences.
  • Time to complete: minimum of one full-time academic year. Given course scheduling, degrees will likely take two years to complete.

Consult the University of Alberta Academic Calendar for detailed information on these requirements.

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Transfer Credit

Transfer credit assessments are not completed until after a student has applied and official transcripts have been received. Once final transcripts are received, previous coursework is compared to the requirements of the new program and credit is given where appropriate overlap and sufficient grades exist.

Although a course may be considered transferable to UAlberta, it may not fit within the program to which a student has applied.

Due to volume, we cannot assess transfer credit (in person, via phone or email) prior to admission.

Transfer students within Alberta may use the Alberta Transfer Guide as a resource.

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