Animal and Health Sciences is a fulfilling and impactful choice of pathway. It offers diverse career opportunities, future job stability, the chance to make a difference, and the potential for personal and intellectual satisfaction. Whether you are helping a sick patient recover or working to conserve endangered species, your contributions can positively impact the world. There is a constant demand for skilled professionals in these fields.
Whether you choose to study animal sciences, health sciences or a related field, the knowledge, skills you acquire and the experience you gain will serve as a jump start into a wide range of career pathways and personal growth opportunities. This will support you to plan your academic and career pathway to achieve your goals and personal fulfillment.
Recommended pathway courses for Animal & Health Sciences. Please see the course guide for detailed course descriptions.
Students will take foundational courses and participate in a rich array of ‘Calgary is our Classroom’ learning to make personal connections to animal or health sciences and explore the diversity of opportunities in their pathway of interest.
Students will have the opportunity to take their first dual credit course with the University of Calgary if they are ready. Students will take the advanced science path and complete both Science 10 and Biology 20 in this year.
Depending on your area of interest you will choose from the following recommended programs and courses.
| Required Core Courses | Credits* | Pathways Option Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA 10 | 5 | Animal Health, Husbandry and Welfare (Small Animal, Livestock, Wildlife and Equine Focus) CTS | Up to 6 |
| Social 10 | 5 | Health Sciences (Healthcare, Nutrition & Wellness) CTS | Up To 6 |
| Science 10 | 5 | Future Fusion | Up To 6 |
| Biology 20* Recommended science progression | 5 | Dual Credit – University of Calgary- Effective Learning Strategies | 5 |
| Math 10 | 5 | ** 3 post-secondary credits | |
| CALM | 3 | ||
| Physical Education 10 | 3 or 5 | ||
| *high school credits are awarded upon successful completion of the course | |||
| Required Core Courses | Credits* | Pathways Option Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA 20 | 5 | Animal Health, Husbandry and Welfare (Small Animal, Livestock, Wildlife and Equine Focus) CTS | Up to 6 |
| Social 20 | 5 | Health Sciences (Healthcare, Nutrition & Wellness) CTS | Up To 6 |
| Math 20-1, 20-2 | 5 | Future Fusion | Up To 6 |
| Biology 30 | 5 | Students may select one or two diploma courses in either: Dual Credit Animal Health Technician Diploma Courses – Introduction to the Veterinary Profession – Veterinary Practice: The Team Connection OR Dual Credit Health Science Diploma Courses – Health Care Diploma Courses — Anatomy & Physiology — Medical Terminology — Infection Prevention & Control OR Dual Credit – Psychology for everyday life | Up to 10 – 20 |
| Chemistry 20 | 5 | ||
| Physics 20 *students may select Chemistry and or Physics in addition to Biology | 5 | ||
| Green Certificate – Students may earn up to 16 credits in this apprenticeship style program | Up to 16 | ||
| *high school credits are awarded upon successful completion of the course | |||
| Required Core Courses | Credits* | Pathways Option Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA 30-1 or 30-2 | 5 | Animal Health, Husbandry and Welfare (Small Animal, Livestock, Wildlife and Equine Focus) CTS | Up to 6 |
| Social 30-1 or 30-2 | 5 | Health Sciences (Healthcare, Nutrition & Wellness) CTS | Up To 6 |
| Math 30-1 or 30-2 | 5 | Future Fusion | Up To 6 |
| Chemistry 30 | 5 | 5 | |
| Physics 30 | 5 | Students (dependent on gr. 11 selections) may select one or two diploma courses in either: Dual Credit Animal Health Technician Diploma Courses – Introduction to the Veterinary Profession – Veterinary Practice: The Team Connection OR Dual Credit Health Science Diploma Courses – Health Care Diploma Courses — Anatomy & Physiology — Medical Terminology — Infection Prevention & Control OR Dual Credit – Psychology for everyday life | Up to 10 – 20 |
| *students may select Chemistry and or Physics | 5 | ||
Animal Health, Welfare and Husbandry
In this Grade 10 pathway course, students connect to the many exciting aspects available to them in the Animal Health pathway. They will explore animal health, husbandry and welfare with a focus on small animals, livestock, wildlife and equine. Students have the opportunity to meet, learn from and collaborate with animal health professionals in Calgary. Students learn about the Veterinary Technical Assistant, Animal Health Technician and animal husbandry through Olds College. They also have the opportunity to explore veterinary medicine through on-campus learning at the University of Calgary. This year will support students to engage in and make personal connections to their pathway.
Health Sciences
In this Grade 10 pathway course, students connect to the many exciting aspects and pathways available to them in the Health Sciences pathway. They will explore healthcare, medical studies, nutrition and wellness. Students have the opportunity to meet, learn from and collaborate with healthcare professionals in Calgary. Students learn about the diversity of careers ranging from medical technologies such as sonography and nuclear radiology to nursing, medicine. They will gain exposure to many different health sciences roles and settings. Students will connect with these opportunities through on-campus learning at the University of Calgary and SAIT. This year will support students to engage in and make personal connections to their pathway.
Calgary is our Classroom
Students will explore animal sciences or health sciences in real world settings that include hospitals, vet clinics and farms .
Dual Credit
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Students will continue to explore areas of interest and passion and have the opportunity to gain work integrated learning or internships experience. Students will fast track their Biology courses and complete Bio 30. Numerous dual credit courses will be offered allowing students to get a taste of college/university as well as post secondary credit.
Students will have opportunities to advance and focus as they make relevant decisions about careers, as well as the education and/or training requirements involved. They may also achieve post-secondary transition courses or full certification in their pathway choice depending on their academic readiness/alignment with their skills, attributes and interests.
In the Animal and Health Sciences pathway students will participate in the following Calgary is our Classroom real world learning experiences.
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