Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy Diploma

Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy Diploma is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in life sciences at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in Olds, Canada. It takes 2 years, with a 4-month paid internship, with intakes in Fall (September).

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$16,900 a year, about ₹11.3 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$33,800 (≈ ₹22.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 fee schedule: international tuition CA$8,449.95 per term for Fall and Winter (CA$16,899.90 a year), before college fees and health insurance

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Research scientist (life sciences)
• Biomedical scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Clinical research associate
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Microbiologist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Roche
• Novartis
• Pfizer
• GSK
• AstraZeneca
• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Bayer
• CSL
• BioNTech
• IQVIA

General entry requirements at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Senior secondary (Class 12) completion, matched to Alberta course requirements such as English Language Arts 30-1, Math 20 or 30, and sciences. Olds uses a provincial equivalency chart for out-of-province results.
• Bachelor of Digital Agriculture needs a 65% admission average with 60% in English, Math 30 and a Grade 12 science. Veterinary Technology is competitive: offers typically go to averages of 80% or higher, plus 40 hours of job shadowing.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 in each band; PTE 55 (no skill below 55); Duolingo 110; CAEL Online 60; or three years of study fully in English.

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This course starts in: Fall (September).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport information page
• Certified official Class 10 and Class 12 transcripts, in a sealed envelope
• Post-secondary transcripts, if any
• English test result dated within two years
• Alberta Student Number (ASN)
• CA$90 application fee; CA$5,000 deposit after an offer

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is a public college in the town of Olds, between Calgary and Red Deer in Alberta. It teaches diplomas, certificates, post-diploma certificates and applied degrees in agriculture, agriculture technology, horticulture, veterinary technology, environmental science and business. Some business and IT programmes are taught at Concordia University of Edmonton.

Olds says it is a Designated Learning Institution and offers programmes eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit; students check each programme's CIP code with IRCC. Programme pages say international students are welcome and pay a differentiated tuition rate. Several programmes include paid internships or directed field study, for which international students need a co-op work permit. See our Canada guide for permit rules.

Life Sciences courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental ScienceAcadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$25,173 / year
• Psychology (BSc or BA)Acadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$25,173 / year
• Psychology (BA or BSc)Algoma UniversityFull-time bachelor's (two degree options) · C$22,601 / year
• Bachelor of Science in BiologyAlgoma UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$22,601 / year
• PsychologyAmbrose University4 years (120 credits); areas include clinical studies, human development and neuropsychology · C$23,557 / year
• Biology – Health Sciences and Pre-Medicine Concentration (BSc)Bishop's UniversityMajor or honours · C$29,510 / year

More courses at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

• Bachelor of Digital Agriculture4 years, with a 4-month internship · C$16,900 / year
• Agricultural Management Diploma2 years · C$16,900 / year
• Bachelor of Applied Science - Agribusiness16 months after a diploma (8 months on campus, then 8-month paid field study) · C$16,900 / year
• Information Technology Diploma2 years (delivered with Concordia University of Edmonton) · C$17,500 / year
• Business Management Diploma - General Management Major2 years · C$16,900 / year
• Post-Diploma Certificate in Business - Supply Chain Management1 year (needs a diploma or degree; taught at Concordia University of Edmonton) · C$17,200 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. Olds College of Agriculture & Technology: Precision Agriculture - Techgronomy Diploma (opens in a new tab)
2. Olds College: international admissions (opens in a new tab)
3. Olds College: English language proficiency (opens in a new tab)
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5. Olds College: 2026-27 programme dates and fee schedule (PDF) (opens in a new tab)