Be ready for a career in agriculture production, retail, service or research.
Network with some of the most progressive producers in the region and learn about agriculture issues and solutions – not only in southern Alberta but in Western Canada. Use your second year to deepen your understanding of soils, soil management, botany, and field and specialty crops, plus get an introduction to irrigation, precision agriculture and greenhouse management.
Why should you study Agronomy at Lethbridge Polytechnic?
Thanks to partnerships with more than 70 local industry members, you’ll benefit from field trips, guest lectures and labs. You’ll also make connections for future employment opportunities through weekly lunch-and-learn sessions and a School of Agriculture career fair that welcomes more than 20 industry partners to campus each fall. At the end of the two-year diploma, consider continuing your education in our Bachelor of Agriculture Science degree to become an expert in irrigation, specialized crops and data-driven agriculture.
385-acre
research farm with irrigation, precision agriculture, crop storage and greenhouse productions
Ready to go further?
Consider continuing your education in our Bachelor of Agriculture Science post-diploma to complete your degree.
Build on your credentials
With one more year of study, you can graduate from the Agricultural Sciences - Ag Business diploma.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Agriculture Sciences program work in a wide variety of settings, including:
- Agriculture research
- Agri-business
- Agri-services
- Farm finance
- Farming
- Ranching
50+
years that students have chosen Lethbridge Polytechnic as the place to study agriculture
15
Lunch and Learns with industry every fall semester – usually includes pizza and summer job offers
94%
of our Ag Sciences grads had a related job less than six months after completing the program
Visit ALIS website for more career information.
At-a-Glance
Starts-in
September
Credential / Accreditation
Diploma
Duration
2 years
International Eligibility
This program is available for International Students.
Application Deadlines
Visit the Program Application Status page for more details.
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Program Availability
Admissions
Apply NowNew applicants are accepted into the Agriculture Sciences 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
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements indicated in the Admission section of this calendar, applicants must also satisfy the following specific course requirements (or equivalencies):
- Grade 12 Math (equivalent to Alberta's Math 30-2 or a higher level Math)
- Applicants intending to ladder into the Bachelor of Agriculture Science Degree will also be required to have Biology 30 and Chemistry 30 at the point they apply to the degree.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded an Agriculture Sciences - Agronomy diploma.
| Partner Institution | Partner Program | Incoming/Outgoing | Effective Dates and Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lethbridge | Post-Diploma Bachelor of Arts - Agriculture Studies | Outgoing |
January 2021 - January 2026
Post-Diploma Bachelor of Arts - Agriculture StudiesGraduates of Lethbridge Polytechnic's Agriculture Sciences - Agronomy Diploma, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, are eligible for admission into the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Arts - Agriculture Studies at the University of Lethbridge. Students should contact an Academic Advisor at the University of Lethbridge or visit their website for more information. |
| University of Lethbridge | Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Studies | Outgoing |
January 2021 - January 2026
Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science - Agriculture StudiesGraduates of Lethbridge Polytechnic's Agriculture Sciences - Agronomy Diploma, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, are eligible for admission into the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Studies at the University of Lethbridge. Students should contact an Academic Advisor at the University of Lethbridge or visit their website for more information. |
| University of Saskatchewan | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Agronomy | Outgoing |
May 2020 - May 2027
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - AgronomyGraduates of Lethbridge Polytechnic's Agriculture Sciences - Agronomy Diploma, with a minimum graduating average of 60% or higher, are eligible for up to 57 credits towards the University of Saskatchewan's Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Agronomy. Students should contact an Academic Advisor at the University of Saskatchewan for more information. |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| ACC-1170 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| AGS-1150 | Agriculture Finance | 3 |
| AGS-2255 | Sustainable Agriculture | 3 |
| BIO-1167 | Botany | 3 |
| BIO-1175 | Animal Science | 3 |
| BUS-1166 | Business Law | 3 |
| COM-1162 | Interpersonal Relationships and Communications | 3 |
| ECN-1180 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG-1150 | Composition | 3 |
| SOL-1150 | Agriculture Soils | 3 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Term I | ||
| AGS-2280 | Precision Agriculture I | 3 |
| MKT-1152 | Commodity Marketing | 3 |
| PLT-2253 | Integrated Pest Management I | 3 |
| PLT-2260 | Special Crops | 3 |
| PLT-2262 | Field Crops | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| IRR-2252 | Irrigation Systems | 3 |
| PLT-1155 | Pasture and Forage Production | 3 |
| PLT-2254 | Integrated Pest Management II | 3 |
| PLT-2264 | Greenhouse Management | 3 |
| SOL-2250 | Soil Fertility | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Tuition costs are estimates for the 2025/2026 year.
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$4,995.00
|
$1,388.00
|
$1,200.00
|
| Year 2
|
$5,499.00
|
$1,788.00
|
$700.00
|
View detailed program cost estimates
International Students
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$16,245.00
|
$1,388.00
|
$1,200.00
|
| Year 2
|
$18,049.00
|
$1,788.00
|
$700.00
|
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The Agriculture Sciences 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.