Lethbridge,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Agricultural Biotechnology in Lethbridge Canada | University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge
|
Lethbridge Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,304
(c. USD15,279.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Agricultural biotechnology explores the intersection of farming and nature, highlighting connections between food systems, environmental factors, scientific advancements, and social impacts.
This program centers on biological sciences, particularly how biotech innovations apply to agriculture. It also investigates related fields such as: policymaking, agricultural operations, ecological consequences, and agriscience.
An agricultural biotechnology education provides comprehensive training in both scientific principles and economic fundamentals, blending classroom learning with hands-on practice while addressing current agricultural concerns and research.
Through intensive laboratory work and practical training, students study microorganisms, plants, and animals—along with their ecosystems—while developing expertise in biochemical and molecular techniques.
As an interdisciplinary field, agricultural biotechnology draws on resources and courses from Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Economics departments. This broad perspective enables students to discover novel scientific applications and rethink solutions for food security challenges through economic, production, or diversification strategies.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants who complete the equivalent of Grade 12 in high school (secondary school) will be considered for admission. Applicants who have completed secondary qualifications in other countries will be considered for admission under the High School Admission Route. Applicants to undergraduate programs who have completed post-secondary study will be considered for admission under the Post-Secondary Admission Route.
English language Requirements:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (iBT)) with a minimum total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT), with minimum scores of 16 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a minimum score of 18 in Writing.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum overall score of 60, with a minimum 50 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and 60 in Writing.
- Academic International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.
Tuition
CAD
21,304