BSc in Agriculture

Contact:
Warren Elgersma
Chairperson

Program Information
E-mail:  inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone:  403.342.3400  OR  1.888.732.4630

One-Year University Transfer Program

Students in BSc Agriculture will choose a major from Agricultural and Resource Economics, Animal Science, Crop Science, Range and Pasture Management or Sustainable Agricultural Systems. The major must be chosen before entering the third year but may be chosen as early as the beginning of the first year.

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

Related Careers

Provincial and federal government

  • inspectors
  • administrators
  • researchers

Commercial and industrial

  • sales and promotion personnel
  • researchers

Self-employment as farmers and ranchers

Graduates also play an important role in discussing and solving ecological problems. This involvement is found in many areas of the work force.

The Program

The RDC program is a modified first year of study that provides credit for the first year of Bachelor of Science Agriculture. It is strongly recommended that students complete all junior requirements before taking senior courses.

Transfer Features

The courses in this program can be transferred in full to BSc Agriculture at University of Alberta. Refer to University of Alberta calendar for the complete listing of courses under the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences.  Please note that these credits are U of A credits.

Admission Requirements

  • Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
a. Biology 30
b. Chemistry 30
c. ELA 30-1
d. Mathematics 30-1
e. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D

OR

2. Mature Student
You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
a. Biology 30
b. Chemistry 30
c.  ELA 30-1
d. Mathematics 30-1

Program Content

One core program for all majors:

Program Cost Estimates