This page provides a summary of academic requirements for admission by program. Full admissions details can be found on each program page. We welcome you to contact an Academic Advisor to discuss your plans and find the best admission path for you.
Please note: This page is a reflection of the requirements for the 2020-2021 Academic year. Requirements are subject to change in subsequent years. An Academic Advisor can assist in planning for your future admission goals.
High school diploma required
The following programs require only a High School Diploma:
- Administrative Office Professional
- Agriculture Sciences *
- Child and Youth Care
- Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
- Correctional Studies
- Criminal Justice - Policing
- Digital Communications and Media
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Assistant
- General Arts and Science - Indigenous Career Pathways
- General Arts and Science
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Multimedia Production
- Police Cadet Training
- Unit Clerk Training
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Wind Turbine Technician
*See below for Agriculture Business major specific requirements.
High school diploma not required
The following programs do not require a high school diploma but do require specific high school courses for admission. The minimum grade needed is 50 per cent unless otherwise stated.
- Agriculture and Heavy Equipment
- Grade 11 English
- Grade 11 Math
- Automotive Systems
- Grade 11 English
- Grade 11 Math
- Culinary Careers
- Grade 10 English
- Grade 10 Math
- Health Care Aide
- Grade 11 English
High school diploma plus specific courses
The following table outlines academic requirements by program area. The minimum grade required is 50 per cent (unless otherwise stated) or successful completion of a higher level course. In all cases, equivalencies to courses required for program admission will be considered. If you are an out-of-province student, scroll to the bottom of this page to find steps on confirming your Grade 12 equivalency courses.
| Agriculture Science - Agriculture Business Diploma | Grade 12 Math 30-1 or 30-2 |
| Architectural Animation Technology | Grade 12 Math 30-1 or 30-2 |
| Business Administration | Grade 12 Math 30-1 or 30-2 |
| Civil Engineering | Grade 12 Math 30-1 (50%) or 30-2 (60%) Grade 11 Physics or Grade 12 Science |
| Computer Information Technology | Grade 12 Math 30-1 or 30-2 |
| Engineering Design Technology | Grade 12 Math 30-1 (50%) or 30-2 (60%) Grade 11 Physics or Grade 12 Science |
| Environmental Assessment and Restoration | Grade 12 Math 30-1 or 30-2 Grade 11 Biology Grade 11 Chemistry |
| Exercise Science | Grade 12 Biology |
| Geomatics Engineering Technology | Grade 12 Math 30-1 (50%) or 30-2 (60%) Grade 11 Physics or Grade 12 Science |
| Interior Design Technology | Grade 12 Math 30-1 or 30-2 |
| Massage Therapy | Grade 12 Biology |
| Natural Resource Compliance | Grade 12 Math 30-1 or 30-2 Grade 11 Biology |
| NESA (for information only) Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree |
Refer to University of Lethbridge Academic Calendar |
| Practical Nursing *Refer to the program page for additional requirements. | Grade 11 Math 20-1 (60%) Grade 12 Biology (60%) Grade 12 English 30-1 (60%) or 30-2 (70%) |
| Renewable Resource Management | Grade 12 Math 30-1 or 30-2 Grade 11 Biology Grade 11 Chemistry |
| Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology *Refer to program page for additional requirements | Grade 12 Biology |
Apprenticeship requirements
Successful completion of English 10-2 and math 10-3, or a pass mark in all Canadian General Education Development (GED) tests, or entrance exam. English 30-2, math 30-3, physics 20 or chemistry 20 or science 20, and related career and technology studies recommended.
- Baker (year 1 and 2 pilot Year 3 Pending AIT approval)
- Carpenter
- Cook (WATS)
- Parts Technician
- Welder
- Welder-Wire Process Operator
Successful completion of English 20-2, math 20-3 and science 10, or entrance exam. English 30-2, math 30-3, physics 30 or chemistry 30 or science 30, and related career and technology studies recommended.
- Agricultural Equipment Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
- Electrician
- Electrician - Alternate Delivery
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- Plumber
- Plumber and Gasfitter (B)
Placement assessment scores
If assessment is being completed in lieu of academic requirements, the following minimum placement scores will be required to fulfill admission requirements. These placement scores represent a passing grade of 50% for the listed courses. Programs requiring a higher completion grade for a specific course may have higher placement score requirements than those listed.
| Grade 12 English | Reading: 251 Write Placer: 6+ |
| Grade 11 English | Reading: 246 Write Placer: 5+ |
| Grade 10 English | Reading: 241 Write Placer: 4+ |
| Grade 12 Math | Arithmetic: 260 QAS: 249 |
| Grade 11 Math | Arithmetic: 260 QAS: 245 |
| Grade 10 Math | Arithmetic: 245 QAS: 241 |
Confirming Grade 12 equivalencies
- Use the Transfer Alberta search tool.
- Select "a high school student" and click NEXT.
- Choose "explore high school transitions or upgrading for admission to post-secondary" and click NEXT.
- Select Provincial Equivalents and click NEXT.
- Select the province where you are attending high school and click NEXT.
- Type in the course(s) you want to check and click NEXT.