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Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology - Family Science

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What will I learn?

Why study Family Science?

No environment affects us as profoundly as that of the family. Family Science examines topics and teaches skills in areas such as parent-child relationships, family relations, community diversity, community development, sexuality, family challenges, aging, family finance, and more.

Why study Human Ecology at the University of Alberta?

Our Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology degree in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences encompasses a remarkable variety of topics and specializations, from clothing, fashion, product design, and interior design to community development, family relations, and cultural studies.

This degree also offers a unique mix of theoretical and hands-on courses, including a 200-hour Practicum Placement, giving you invaluable real-world experience and preparing you for a career in a wide range of industries.

Possible Careers

  • Career Development Professional
  • Child and Youth Care Worker
  • Child and Youth Program Coordinator
  • Community Developer
  • Family Support Worker
  • Fashion Marketing or Buying
  • Fund Development Professional
  • Human Resources Professional
  • Life Skills Coach
  • Manager of Volunteer Resources
  • Marketing Manager
  • Policy Analyst
  • Professional Human Ecologist (P.HEc)
  • Public Relations Representative
  • Quality Control Manager
  • Retail Manager

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$33,968.00 (US$ 24,952) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected March 2024

Start date

September 2024

Venue

University of Alberta

North Campus,

116 Street and 85 Avenue,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T6G 2R3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students applying directly from high school.

Admission is based on complete academic history and achievement in three main areas: Grades, English proficiency, and completion of required subjects.

English language Requirement:

TOEFL: iBT: At least 90 with a minimum score of 21 points in each section

IELTS(Academic): At least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

CanTEST(Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees): At least 4.5, with no part lower than 4

PTE(Academic): At least 61, with no less than 60 in each communicative skill

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language assessment) Either CAEL (paper) or CAEL CE (computer): A score of at least 70, with no band less than 60

Duolingo English Test: 120 for English Language Proficiency, with no sub score below 100

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About University of Alberta

One of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, the University of Alberta has an international reputation for academic excellence.

  • Ranked among top 100 universities in the world (CWUR, 2021)
  • 18 faculties, offering more than 200 undergraduate programs
  • Students from over 150 countries
  • 81st in the world for research impact (NTU Ranking 2019)

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