Students
Tuition Fee
CAD 3,714
Start Date
2026-03-02
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
60 hours
Details
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Animal Health Care | Animal Science | Veterinary Medicine
Area of study
Veterinary
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
CAD 3,714
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-05-05-
2025-10-27-
2026-03-02-
2026-05-04-
About Program

Program Overview


Veterinary Terminology and Animal Health Systems - HLTH 1013

Course Description

Study the language of veterinary terminology. Learn how to read and interpret commonly used veterinary medical terms, symbols, and abbreviations. Develop your understanding of small and large animal anatomy and basic animal pathology. Become familiar with frequently prescribed medications and their uses. Achieve fluency through practice sessions, quizzes, and exercises.


Course Details

Course Code

HLTH1013


Credits

6


Format and Length

  • Lecture: 60 hours
  • Lab: 30 hours

Prerequisites

To take this course, you must be enrolled in Veterinary Office Assistant.


Delivery Options

  • Online anytime
  • Blended

Term and Schedule

Online

Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 21523 O01 Yes
Fall Oct. 27 - Dec. 17, 2025 40487 O01 Yes
Winter Mar. 2 - Apr. 23, 2026 10436 O01 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 25, 2026 20139 O01 Yes

Edmonton

Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies
Fall Oct. 27 - Dec. 17, 2025 Mon: 09:30 - 11:00 am, Mon: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 40485 BL01 Yes
Winter Mar. 2 - Apr. 23, 2026 Mon: 09:30 - 11:00 am, Mon: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 10434 BL01 Yes

Tuition and Fees

Canadian Students

Tuition Estimate + Fees Estimate = Total Estimate
One 6-credit course $990 $720.50 $1,710.50

International Students

Tuition Estimate + Fees Estimate = Total Estimate
One 6-credit course $2994 $720.50 $3,714.50

Fees Breakdown

  • Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
  • Program and supplies fee: $25 max per term
  • Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
  • Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
  • Students’ Association fees:
    • Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
    • Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
    • U-Pass: $180.00 per term
    • Legal plan: $18.00 per year
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