Programs & Courses

Students at the University of Lethbridge can pursue agricultural studies at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

*The Bachelor of Arts program has been suspended effective Winter 2027.

Both of these programs require students to participate in a technical studies semester at Olds College (or an approved equivalent program) in order to develop technical and practical skills.

Students in the BSc programs select courses in animal and plant physiology, genetics, ecology, microbiology, and biotechnology, or courses in weather and climate, soils, environmental resource management, irrigation, and GIS.You can also select an optional Concentration in Agricultural Business (see Program Planning Guide for details) or Geographical Information Science (GIS).

Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA)
Once you have completed your degree, you may apply to the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) to be registered as a Professional Agrologist within Alberta. Contact your program Coordinator early in your degree for further information. The academic requirements for AIA certification can be found on the AIA website.

For more information on the undergraduate degrees listed above, review the Program Planning Guide(s) that aligns with your admission year or speak to an Academic Advisor. Need help planning your program? Check out these great resources!

Also, the University of Lethbridge’s School of Graduate Studies offers graduate programs, at the Master and Doctoral levels, spanning over 60 disciplines — so why not consider pursuing grad school right here in Lethbridge! Whether you choose to do your advanced studies at uLethbridge or another institution, know that your undergraduate degree has set you on the path to post-graduate success. Learn more about graduate studies.