Animal Science Technology: Beef Science Major
Animal Science Technology: Beef
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Danielle White
Agricultural Sciences Enrolment Specialist
780 853 8789
780 581 0805
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Go straight to the heart of one of Alberta’s biggest industries – beef.
You’ll study commercial and purebred cow/calf operations as well as feedlots. And, you’ll start at calving and go through the complete production cycle. Your courses range from livestock genetics to meat science.
Hands-on and student-led experiences are the bedrock of this program. You’ll go beyond the classroom and into the real world from pasture to plate.
Those opportunities are centered in our student-managed farm (SMF) model. Or, if you choose student-directed practicum.
For example:
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hone your business management and marketing skills using real-time data to make decisions
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build leadership and organization skills by planning and running sales and events such as The Roundup
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experience summer and winter calving management options
You’ll be ready to start your career in any industry sector, or on your own farm or ranch.
Requirements
More program details
Our tuition and fees page has details about academic, application and mandatory fees and their cost breakdown per term.
You can find your textbook list on the agricultural sciences textbooks and supplies page.
Your weekly class schedule can be found on your My Lakeland student portal when available. This is usually one month prior to the program start date.
Important dates found below include your tuition due date, your program registration/start date, events and holidays.
Dates are subject to change. We recommend you check here regularly for any updates.
Face-to-face on-campus important dates
Note: These dates are subject to change.
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Aug 11 | Fees due, fall term |
| Sept 2 | Registration Day |
| Sept 3 | First day of classes, fall term semester 1 |
| Sept 10 | Last day to add semester 1 courses |
| Sept 23 |
Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit. |
| Sept 30 | National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed |
| Oct 13 | Thanksgiving, college closed |
| Nov 3 | Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit |
| Nov 10-11 | Fall break for students |
| Nov 11 | Remembrance Day, college closed |
| Dec 1 | Fees due, winter term |
| Dec 12 | Last day of semester 1 |
| Dec 13 - Jan 5 | Christmas break for students |
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Jan 6 | First day of classes, winter term semester 2 |
| Jan 13 | Last day to add semester 2 courses |
| Jan 27 |
Last day to drop semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees. |
| Feb 16-20 | Reading week/spring break |
| Mar 13 | Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit. |
| Apr 3-6 | Easter Break, college closed |
| Apr 24 | Last day semester 2 |
| Jun 5 | Vermilion campus Convocation |
Note: These dates are subject to change.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Aug 12 | Fees due, fall term |
| Sept 1 | Registration Day |
| Sept 2 | First day of classes, fall term semester 1 |
| Sept 7 | Labor Day, college closed |
| Sept 9 | Last day to add semester 1 courses |
| Sept 22 |
Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit. |
| Sept 30 | National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed |
| Oct 12 | Thanksgiving, college closed |
| Nov 2 | Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit |
| Nov 9-13 | Fall break for students |
| Nov 11 | Remembrance Day, college closed |
| Dec 1 | Fees due, winter term |
| Dec 18 | Last day of semester 1 |
| Dec 21 - Jan4 | Christmas break for students |
| 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Jan 5 | First day of classes, winter term semester 2 |
| Jan 12 | Last day to add semester 2 courses |
| Jan 25 |
Last day to drop semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees. |
| Feb 15 | Family Day, college closed |
| Feb 15-29 | Reading week/spring break |
| Mar 12 | Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit. |
| Mar 26-29 | Easter Break, college closed |
| Apr 23 | Last day semester 2 |
| Jun 4 | Vermilion campus Convocation |
Spend another year at Lakeland and earn a second diploma. Animal science technology
diploma graduates can earn a second diploma in agribusiness in only one additional
year.Another diploma at Lakeland
Enrol in Lakeland's bachelor of agriculture technology program. Keep ahead of the
curve in the rapidly evolving world of ag technology with this degree program. It
offers real-world experience with the latest agricultural equipment, software, hardware
and digital devices.Degree at Lakeland
2+2 options = diploma and degree in 4 years
University of Alberta offers a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Animal Science major.
Note: 60 credits transfer; 3.0 GPA required.
University of Lethbridge options include a Bachelor of Arts in Agricultural Studies or a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Studies.
Both are post-diploma degrees.
Note: 60 credits transfer; 2.5 GPA required.
Academic advisor
Discuss these and your other options with the agricultural sciences academic advisor:
Contact Allan:
- email allan.macmillan@lakelandcollege.ca
- call toll-free at 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8580
- call direct in Vermilion at 780 853 8580
- stop by his office in the Mead Building, MB 121
Enrol in an education in the real world. At Lakeland College, agriculture science students have access to high-end facilities, are involved in professional initiatives and have opportunities to grow in countless leadership opportunities.
Take a look for yourself and see what we are all about.
Agriculture sciences opportunities go far beyond the field, offering you a wide range of career paths.
Whatever you're interested in, we'll help you get there. Start by seeing what could be in store for you and where our students and alumni have already gone.
