ACUC Biosciences
The ACUC: Biosciences ensures ethical animal use in biological sciences and psychology, covering areas such as basic biomedical research, wildlife and field studies, and aquatics.
Meeting Dates - ACUC BioSciences
Review Timelines: All new applications require review by the full committee. While time to final approval is dependent on a number of factors, applicants can expect to receive comments from the committee's review within 10 business days after the meeting.
Submission Deadline
The Submission Deadline in the table reflects the deadline for the file to reach the ACUC. After an applicant submits and AUP it first routes for Facility Approval, but the Animal Service Unit. Please allow several business days for this review to occur. It is recommended to submit applications in advance of the Submission Deadline to ensure timely receipt by the ACUC.Review Timelines: All new applications require review by the full committee. While time to final approval is dependent on a number of factors, applicants can expect to receive comments from the committee's review within 10 business days after the meeting.
Animal Service Unit
FRO maintains a list of Frequently Needed Permits for Canadian research and offers guidance to ensure compliance with University policies.
Science Animal Support Services (SASS) provides veterinarian oversight and animal support services for the protocols reviewed by the Biosciences ACUC.
Please note that most wildlife and field research requires the acquisition of permits.
Wildlife and Field Research
Field research often requires permits, and the University of Alberta's Field Research Office (FRO) facilitates and supports field research activities.
The provincial government provides resources, including wildlife standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidance for working in Alberta's parks, to assist investigators. While it is encouraged to use these resources, researchers must ensure compliance with the more rigorous standards of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC).