Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Sustainable Agricultural Systems

This major within the University of Alberta's Bachelor of Science in Agriculture focuses on maintaining and enhancing the performance of agricultural systems, including people, plants, animals, soil, water and other resources, in efficient and sustainable ways. Key areas of study include agricultural production systems, natural resource management, and their relationship to broader social and economic systems, offered through the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences. The broader Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree also covers plant and animal biology, the role of biotechnology in society, and environmentally sustainable approaches to land use and management. Admission from Alberta high school requires English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30-1, Biology 30 and Chemistry 30, plus one additional approved subject, along with the university's general English language proficiency requirement for applicants whose first language is not English. The program suits students interested in sustainable production systems and natural resource management across agricultural, environmental and economic dimensions.