Be ready to cultivate success in this two-year post-diploma degree that prepares you for the workplace or graduate studies.
You’ll receive a unique agriculture education that combines the fundamentals of plant and soil science, the reality of growing-condition variation and the application of modern precision agriculture techniques in a one-of-a-kind degree program. You’ll also spend time in the lab and in the field developing your understanding of plant physiology, soil fertility, crop production and integrated pest management.
Grab and Go Information
Why should you study Agriculture Science at Lethbridge Polytechnic?
Lethbridge Polytechnic has been offering industry-driven agriculture programming for the past 50 years. Knowledgeable instructors will guide you through two more years of science-based training, strengthened through applied research opportunities, as you complete your Bachelor of Agriculture Science degree. After graduation, you will be eligible to receive your Professional Agrologist (PAg) designation from the Alberta Institute of Agrologists. This distinction puts the polytechnic’s degree program on par with the University of Alberta and the University of Saskatchewan.
P. Ag
The Alberta Institute of Agrologists accepts Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Agriculture Science degree program as being eligible for the Agrologist In-Training (AIT) designation.
Just getting started?
High school students can enrol in our four-year Bachelor of Agriculture Science degree.
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The Bachelor of Agriculture Science post-diploma degree features two years of science-based training strengthened through applied research opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Your degree will prepare you for a career in a wide range of fields, including:
- Primary production (food production systems)
- Farm equipment technicians
- Agronomy sales (crop inputs)
- Agronomy consulting
- Environmental assessment research
50+
years that students have chosen Lethbridge Polytechnic as the place to study agriculture
$85,644
the average annual salary of an agrologist working in Alberta
Visit ALIS website for more career information.
At-a-Glance
Starts-in
September
Credential / Accreditation
Degree
Duration
2 years (post-diploma Agriculture Sciences – Agronomy)
International Eligibility
This program is available for International Students.
Application Deadlines
Visit the Program Application Status page for more details.
Academic Centre
Program Availability
Admissions
Apply NowNew applicants are accepted into the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Agriculture Science program for Fall (September) term.
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge Polytechnic programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.
Academic Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following requirements (or equivalencies):
• Grade 12 Math (equivalent to Alberta's Math 30-2 or a higher level Math)
• Biology 30
• Chemistry30
Program Entry Options
Students who have previously completed the Agriculture Science - Agronomy diploma from Lethbridge Polytechnic may be eligible to enter the Bachelor of Agriculture Science post-diploma degree.
Transfer students from an approved diploma program in agriculture sciences or another recognized subject may be accepted into the Bachelor of Agriculture Science post-diploma degree after being assessed on an individual basis.
A minimum GPA of 2.00 or equivalent is required for admission.
Students coming straight from high school, or those without a completed post-secondary credential in a related subject, should enter into the Bachelor of Agriculture Science program.completed post-secondary credential in a related subject, will enter directly into the first year of the Bachelor of Agriculture Science program.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a Bachelor of Agriculture Science degree.
| Partner Institution | Partner Program | Incoming/Outgoing | Effective Dates and Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland College | Crop Technology Diploma | Incoming |
July 2021 - June 2028
Crop Technology DiplomaGraduates of Lakeland College's Crop Technology Diploma are eligible for admission into Lethbridge Polytechnic's Bachelor of Agriculture Science. Applicants must have a minimum 2.00 GPA, and successful completion of Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-2 (or higher), and Biology 30. Students are encouraged to take PLT-2264 or IRR-2252 as open elective options during their degree. Students should contact an Academic Advisor at Lethbridge Polytechnic for further information. |
| Other | Alberta Institute of Agrologists - Agrologist-In-Training Designation | Outgoing |
Ongoing
Alberta Institute of Agrologists - Agrologist-In-Training DesignationGraduates of Lethbridge Polytechnic's Bachelor of Agriculture Science meet registration requirements of the Alberta Institute of Agrologists' Agrologist-In-Training (AIT) designation, leading to the Professional Agrologist (P.Ag) designation. For more information, visit the Alberta Institute of Agrologists website. |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| See the Agriculture Science - Agronomy Diploma. | 30 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| See the Agriculture Science - Agronomy Diploma. | 30 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Term I | ||
| AGS-3385 | Precision Agriculture II | 3 |
| IRR-3350 | Irrigation Management | 3 |
| PLT-3350 | Plant Physiology | 3 |
| STS-1155 | Descriptive Statistics | 3 |
| Open Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| AGS-3382 | Telematics and Sensors | 3 |
| CHM-3350 | Agriculture Chemistry | 3 |
| PLT-3351 | Plant Pathology | 3 |
| RSR-3350 | Analytics and Experimental Design | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Term I | ||
| AGS-4450 | Agriculture Issues | 3 |
| AGS-4483 | Harvest and Crop Storage Technology | 3 |
| ENV-3383 | Environmental Soil Physics | 3 |
| RSR-4450 | Senior Project I | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| AGS-4481 | Crop Production Technology | 3 |
| COM-3350 | Strategic Consulting | 3 |
| IRR-4450 | Irrigation Technology | 3 |
| RSR-4451 | Senior Project II | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
1 Any 3-credit post-secondary course will meet this requirement.
Approved Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Elective | ||
| Any 3-credit post-secondary course will meet this requirement. | ||
| Science Electives | ||
| AGS-3381 | Agriculture Equipment | 3 |
| AGS-4485 | Livestock Technology | 3 |
| BIO-1195 | Introduction to Aquaponics Principles | 3 |
| ENV-2280 | Contaminant Management | 3 |
| ENV-3397 | Environmental Assessment and Auditing | 3 |
| Social Science Electives | ||
| ANT-1195 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BIO-3362 | Microbiology and Social Issues | 3 |
| ENG-3350 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
| HUM-3390 | Contemporary Media | 3 |
| IND-3350 | Independent Study | 3 |
| INS-1155 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies | 3 |
| LAW-3360 | Indigenous Law | 3 |
| PSC-2260 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSY-3352 | Human Behavioural Ecology | 3 |
| PSY-3360 | History of Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-4452 | Human Behaviour and Social Technologies | 3 |
| SOC-2273 | Multicultural Issues | 3 |
| SOC-3355 | Cultural Diversity in Conservation Enforcement | 3 |
| SOC-3360 | Sociology of Crime and Deviance | 3 |
| SOC-3361 | Sociology of Surveillance | 3 |
| SOC-3362 | Urban Sociology | 3 |
| Any 3-credit post-secondary level Humanities (HUM), Indigenous Studies (INS), Political Science (PSC), Psychology (PSY) or Sociology (SOC) course can be used towards satisfying the Social Science elective requirements. | ||
Tuition costs are estimates for the 2025/2026 year.
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3
|
$6,975.00
|
$1,357.50
|
$900.00
|
| Year 4
|
$7,350.00
|
$1,652.00
|
$300.00
|
View detailed program cost estimates
International Students
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3
|
$17,452.50
|
$1,357.50
|
$900.00
|
| Year 4
|
$20,085.00
|
$1,652.00
|
$300.00
|
Notes
Costs for supplies may vary considerably depending on what students already have or where they purchased their supplies; cost provided is on the moderately high end.
Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage prior to the end of the first week of class.
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The Bachelor of Agriculture Science post-diploma degree program is delivered through a blended format and is intentionally designed to include on-campus, face-to-face learning as well as online delivery.
Blended
This program includes both face-to-face/on-campus and online delivery in both synchronous (learning occurs in real-time on a set schedule) and asynchronous (learning does not occur at the same time or same place) formats.
With just one online application, you can apply for all the Lethbridge Polytechnic awards and scholarships- visit our Awards and Scholarships page for more information.