Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Agricultural and Resource Economics
Program Overview
Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree at the University of Alberta is designed to prepare students for a successful career in a range of agriculture-related industries. The program focuses on the application of economic tools and thinking to the production, processing, marketing, financing, and consumption aspects of the agri-food and resource industries.
Why Study Agriculture at the University of Alberta?
The University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences offers a comprehensive education in agriculture, with areas of study including plant and animal biology, the role of biotechnology in society, and environmentally sustainable approaches to land use and management.
Why Study at the University of Alberta?
The University of Alberta provides a unique learning experience, with flexible, interdisciplinary programs and integrated experiential opportunities. Students can follow their passions inside and outside the classroom, and access one of the largest faculty scholarship programs at the institution.
Possible Careers
- Agri-Business Management
- Agriculture Specialist
- Agrologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Food Processing Plant Supervisor
- Marketing Manager
- Plant / Animal / Soil Scientist
- Policy Analyst
- Production Specialist
- Regulatory Affairs Advisor
- Sales and Marketing Manager
Program Requirements
Admissions Requirements for 2026 - 2027
The admissions requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program include:
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- One of the following subjects:
- Fine Arts
- Instrumental Music 30
- Performing Arts 35A
- Choral Music 30
- Adv Acting/Touring Theatre 35
- Applied Graphic Arts 35
- Audio 35
- Ballet 35
- Choir 35
- CommunicationTech Adv(CTS-5Cr)
- Contemporary Dance 35
- Dance 35
- Portfolio Art 35
- Dance Composition 35
- Design Thinking Innovation 35
- Directing 35
- Drawing(Adv Techn) 35(CTS-5Cr)
- Film & Media Arts 35(CTS-5Cr)
- Guitar 35
- Instrumental Jazz 35
- Jazz Dance 35
- Musical Theatre Performance 35
- Technical Theatre EPS 35
- Pottery/Ceramics(Adv Techn) 35
- Technical Theatre 35 (5Cr)
- Theatre Arts 35
- Vocal Jazz 35
- General Music 30
- Art 30
- Art 31
- Drama 30
- Musical Theatre 35
- Humanities
- Aboriginal Studies 30
- Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
- CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
- CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
- CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
- History Americas 30 (IB)
- Social Studies 30-1
- Languages other than English
- Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- German Language Arts 30
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Spanish Language Arts 30
- Cree L & C 30-12Y
- Cree Lang & Culture 30
- Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Chinese Language Arts 30
- Swedish L & C 35-3Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
- Arabic L & C 35-12Y
- Arabic L & C 35-6Y
- Arabic Language Arts 30
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
- Latin 30
- Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Hebrew Language Arts 35
- Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
- Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
- French 30-3Y
- French Language Arts 20-1
- Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
- Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
- Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
- Korean Lang & Culture 35
- Polish Language & Arts 35
- Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
- Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
- Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
- Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
- Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
- Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
- Francais 30-1
- Francais 30-2
- French 30-9Y
- French 31
- French Language Arts 30-1
- French Language Arts 30-2
- Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
- Options
- Agriculture Adv (CTS-5Cr)
- Wildlife Adv (CTS-5Cr)
- Forestry Adv (CTS-5Cr)
- Foods Adv (CTS-5Cr)
- Math/Sciences
- Science 30
- Mathematics 30-2*
- Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
- Biology 30
- Mathematics 31
- Chemistry 30
- Physics 30
- Mathematics 30-1
- Fine Arts
English Language Proficiency
The University of Alberta requires all students to have the necessary English language skills to succeed in their programs. For more information, refer to the University of Alberta Calendar.
Indigenous Applicants
The University of Alberta is committed to encouraging Indigenous students in their pursuit of a degree. For more information on admission requirements for Indigenous students, refer to the University of Alberta Calendar.
Deadline
The application deadline for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program is:
- Domestic: March 1, 2026
- International: March 1, 2026
Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program vary depending on the student's residency status and program of study. For more information, refer to the University of Alberta's cost calculator.
Scholarships and Financial Support
The University of Alberta offers a range of scholarships and financial support to undergraduate students, including those enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program. For more information, refer to the University of Alberta's Office of the Registrar.