Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.) - Soil Science at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.) in Soil Science studies the physical, biological and chemical processes in soil and the role soil plays in plant production and environmental management. It draws on biology, ecology, geography, geology and other natural and life sciences. Graduates are eligible for Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) membership in the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Bioresources | Duration: 4 years | Intake: Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (May), Summer (July) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

First year covers agricultural science, biology and chemistry (AGRC, BIOL 120/121, CHEM 112/250), followed by soil, environmental and plant science courses. Third and fourth year courses include SLSC 312 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers, EVSC 380 Grassland Soils and Vegetation and SLSC 460 Forest Soils, plus restricted and open electives.

Career pathways

Environmental consultant, land reclamation specialist, surveyor, forester, agricultural producer, land appraiser, hazardous and non-hazardous waste specialist, ecologist, laboratory technician or manager, laboratory or field researcher and educator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

College of Agriculture and Bioresources (B.S.A., B.Sc. programmes), regular admission from high school: Grade 12 standing or equivalent; minimum 70% average on five high school subjects; Biology 30 and Chemistry 30; Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30; proficiency in English (one subject deficiency may be admitted and cleared before second year). Post-secondary applicants with 18 or more transferable credit units need a minimum 60% average plus the same subject prerequisites. Special (Mature) admission is available at age 21 or older with a written submission, resume and transcripts.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Domestic applicants: CAD 8,670 a year (2026-2027). Indicative first-year tuition estimate for the degree program ('typical student course offering', blended across the tuition categories of classes taken, covering September to April); actual tuition depends on the classes taken. Tuition only; excludes stu Source

International applicants: CAD 41,964 a year (2026-2027). Indicative first-year tuition estimate for the degree program ('typical student course offering', blended across the tuition categories of classes taken, covering September to April); actual tuition depends on the classes taken. Tuition only; excludes stu Source

Nursing (B.S.N.): the College of Nursing offers early and regular admission for the fall term intake.

Juris Doctor: classes begin in September; the application deadline is February 1 for classes beginning in September of the same year.

For most programs, a minimum non-refundable $120 CAD application fee, paid by Visa or Mastercard, is required; applications are made through an admissions account at apply.usask.ca.

Nursing: early admission application deadline December 15, 2026 (documents January 15, 2027); regular admission application deadline April 30, 2027 (documents June 1, 2027). Application fee $120 CAD, waived for current and returning USask students.

Juris Doctor: online applications open October 15; the deadline to apply and submit supporting documentation is February 1. The application fee is $125 CAD.

Doctor of Dental Medicine: the online application is available August 1 to November 15, with documents due by December 1; the application fee is $216 CAD, paid online by Visa or MasterCard.

Doctor of Pharmacy and Nutrition: applications open November 2026 and the application deadline is March 15, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST. The Pharmacy application fee is $150 CAD.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: the deadline to apply online is December 1.

Doctor of Medicine: the online application period is August to the end of September, and the application deadline is October 1. The application fee is $150 CAD.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.usask.ca/soil-science.php

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