Bachelor of Science - Agricultural/Food Business Management

The RDC program is a pre-professional year that prepares the student for admission to the degree program. Normally, three additional years of study are required.

Visit RDC’s Course Catalogue/Timetable to read detailed course descriptions.

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:

1. Biology 30
2. Chemistry 30
3. ELA 30-1
4. Mathematics 30-1
5. 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:

1. Biology 30
2. Chemistry 30
3. ELA 30-1
4. Mathematics 30-1

Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.

You must pass 20 term university transfer courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.

A degree in Bachelor of Science is extremely versatile, allowing students the ability to pursue many careers in almost any field. BSc Graduates will have superior skills in such things as scientific reasoning, data analysis and interpretation, hands-on laboratory skills, and research acumen. BSc graduates will be integral to advancing scientific knowledge, evolving many existing careers, and identifying new areas of work that currently do not exist. 

Students are able to use a BSc Degree to pursue further studies in areas such as Medicine, Veterinary Studies, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, in addition to Masters and Doctoral designations in their field of Science.

Examples of careers include, but are not limited to:

• Careers in Agriculture & Food/Business Management
  • Agrologist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Food Marketing Manager
  • Food Operations Manager
  • Food Processor Consultant
• Careers in Government & Public Service 
  • Administration & Management
  • Armed Forces
  • Community Planner
  • Conservation Officer
  • Chiropractor
  • Dentist
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Counselling
  • Law Enforcement and Corrections
  • Medical Doctor
  • Pharmacist
  • Urban Planning
  • Veterinary Doctor
• Private Sector & Entrepreneurial 
  • Advertising
  • Consulting
  • Data Analysis
  • Laboratory Researcher
  • Industrial Relations
  • International Relations
  • Project Management
  • Research

Note: Some of these careers will require additional study beyond an undergraduate degree.