Some programs at Lethbridge College require academic admission requirements. Full admission details can be found on each program page.
Please note: this page is a reflection of the requirements for the 2023-2024 academic year. Requirements are subject to change in subsequent years. A Recruitment team member can assist in planning for your future admission goals.
The following tables outline academic requirements by program area. The minimum grade required is 50% (unless otherwise stated) or successful completion of a higher-level course. In all cases, equivalencies to courses required for program admission will be considered.
Certificate Programs
| High School Requirement (or Equivalent) | |||||
| Program | English | Math | Science | High School Diploma | Other |
| Administrative Office Professional | X | ||||
| Agriculture and Heavy Equipment | 20-2 | 20-3 | |||
| Automotive Systems | 20-2 | 20-3 | |||
| Commercial Greenhouse | 10-2 | 10-3 | |||
| Early Childhood Education | X | ||||
| Educational Assistant | X | ||||
| General Arts & Science – Health Sciences | X | ||||
| Health Care Aide | 20-2 min 60% | If pass in all 5 Canadian GED Tests, English 20-2 is then not required | |||
| Medical Device Reprocessing | X | ||||
| Medical First Responder | 18 years of age or older, and valid Heart & Stroke or Red Cross standard first aid certificate, and Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident | ||||
| Police Cadet Training | X | ||||
| Unit Clerk Training | X | ||||
| Wind Turbine Technician | X | ||||
Diploma Programs
| High School Requirement (or Equivalent) | |||||
| Program | English | Math | Science | High School Diploma | Post-Secondary Certificate |
| Agricultural Sciences | 30-1 or 30-2 | X | |||
| Architectural Animation Technology | 30-1 or 30-2 | X | |||
| Business Administration (all majors) | 30-1 or 30-2 | X | |||
| Child and Youth Care | X | ||||
| Civil Engineering Technology | 30-1 (50%) or 30-2 (60%) | Physics 20 or Science 30 | X | ||
| Computer Information Technology | 30-1 or 30-2 | X | |||
| Criminal Justice - Corrections | X | ||||
| Criminal Justice – Policing | X | ||||
| Culinary Arts | 10-2 | 10-3 | |||
| Digital Communications & Media | X | ||||
| Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education Certificate (or equivalent) | ||||
| Educational Assistant | Educational Assistant Certificate (or equivalent) | ||||
| Engineering Design Technology | 30-1 or 30-2 | Physics 20 or Science 30 | X | ||
| Environmental Assessment & Restoration | 30-1 or 30-2 | Biology 20 and Chemistry 20 | X | ||
| Exercise Science | Biology 30 | X | |||
| General Arts & Science | X | ||||
| Interior Design Technology | 30-1 or 30-2 | X | |||
| Massage Therapy | Biology 30 | X | |||
| Multimedia Production | X | ||||
| Natural Resource Compliance | 30-1 or 30-2 | Biology 20 | X | Admission is competitive and based on the average of grades in Grade 12 Math and English and Grade 11 Biology. | |
| Practical Nurse | 30-1 (60%) or 30-2 (70%) | 20-1 (60%) | Biology 30 (60%) or BIO 1160 (C-) | X | Admissions is competitive and based on a points system for percentages in English, Math, and Biology. To calculate your point value, use this guide. |
| Renewable Resource Management | 30-1 or 30-2 | Biology 20 and Chemistry 20 | X | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology | 30-1 (60%) or 30-2 (70%) | Biology 30 | X | ||
| Virtual & Augmented Reality | X | ||||
Degree Programs
| Program | Math | Science | Post-Secondary Diploma | Other |
| Bachelor of Agriculture Science | Math 30-2 | Biology 30 and Chemistry 30 | Agriculture Science - Agronomy Diploma (or equivalent) with 2.0 GPA or higher | Agriculture Science – Animal Science or Agriculture Business diploma will be eligible for entry following completion of the second year of the Agronomy diploma programming. A minimum GPA of 2.00 or equivalent is required for Admission. |
| Bachelor of Ecosystem Management | Environmental Assessment and Restoration diploma from Lethbridge College, the Renewable Resource Management diploma from Lethbridge College, or equivalent diploma from another post-secondary institution* A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for admission | |||
| Bachelor of Nursing | Applications are submitted to the University of Lethbridge | |||
| Bachelor of Nursing – After Degree | Applications are submitted to the University of Lethbridge | |||
| Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science | Natural Resource Compliance Diploma from Lethbridge College, or equivalent diploma from another post-secondary institution* A minimum GPA of 2.00 or equivalent is required for admission | |||
| Bachelor of Criminal Justice | Criminal Justice – Policing Diploma from Lethbridge College, or Criminal Justice - Corrections Diploma from Lethbridge College, or equivalent diploma from another post-secondary institution* A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for admission |
*Transfer students with related credentials will be accepted into the program after being assessed on an individual basis to determine whether they are required to take bridging courses to meet degree outcomes.
Pre-Employment and Apprenticeship Programs
| High School Requirement (or Equivalent) | ||||
| Program | English | Math | Science | Other |
| Agricultural Equipment Technician | 20-2 | 20-3 | Science 10 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam, then High School courses are not required |
| Automotive Service Technician | 20-2 | 20-3 | Science 10 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam, then High School courses are not required |
| Baker Apprenticeship | 10-2 | 10-3 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam OR All 5 Canadian GED Tests, then High School courses are not required | |
| Carpenter | 10-2 | 10-3 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam OR All 5 Canadian GED Tests, then High School courses are not required | |
| Cook (WATS) | 10-2 | 10-3 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam OR All 5 Canadian GED Tests, then High School courses are not required | |
| Electrician Apprentice | 20-2 | 20-3 | Science 10 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam, then High School courses are not required |
| Electrician – Alternate Delivery | 20-2 | 20-3 | Science 10 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam, then High School courses are not required |
| Heavy Equipment Technician | 20-2 | 20-3 | Science 10 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam, then High School courses are not required |
| Parts Technician | 10-2 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam OR All 5 Canadian GED Tests, then High School courses are not required | ||
| Plumber | 20-2 | 20-3 | Science 10 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam, then High School courses are not required |
| Plumber & Gasfitter (B) Apprenticeship | 20-2 | 20-3 | Science 10 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam, then High School courses are not required |
| Pre-Employment Electrician | 20-2 | 20-3 | Science 10 | Apprentice Entrance Exam OR Pass in All 5 Canadian GED Tests |
| Pre-Employment Plumber | 20-2 | 20-3 | Science 10 | Apprentice Entrance Exam OR Pass in All 5 Canadian GED Tests |
| Pre-Employment Powerline Technician | 20-2 | 20-3 | Science 10 | Apprentice Entrance Exam OR Pass in All 5 Canadian GED Tests |
| Pre-Employment Welder | 10-2 | 10-3 | Apprentice Entrance Exam OR Pass in All 5 Canadian GED Tests | |
| Welder Apprentice | 10-2 | 10-3 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam OR All 5 Canadian GED Tests, then High School courses are not required | |
| Welder – Wire Process Operator | 10-2 | 10-3 | If pass the Apprentice Entrance Exam OR All 5 Canadian GED Tests, then High School courses are not required | |
If you are an apprentice, you can apply for apprenticeship and industry training through MyTradesecrets.
Not yet apprenticed? Learn how to get started towards your apprenticeship on the Alberta Government’s website.
Pathway Programs
At Lethbridge College, we understand a career path doesn’t always progress in a straight line. So we’ve created different pathways to help you achieve your life and career goals in a way that works for you
| Program | Requirements |
| Academic Upgrading | Admission is based on academic background, skills assessment and advisement. Individuals applying to the Academic Upgrading program may be evaluated to measure their proficiency in English reading and writing and/or math skills for accurate placement in upgrading courses at Lethbridge College. |
| Open Studies | N/A |
| Pathway to English & Academic Culture | All students are given a placement test for all skill areas at the beginning of their studies; our programming follows the nationwide Canadian Language Benchmarks (language.ca) for assessments and therefore can ensure quality placement and accurate assessments throughout each semester. Students must be 18 years of age or older. |
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.
| English | Reading | Write Placer |
| Grade 12 | 251 | 6+ |
| Grade 11 | 246 | 5+ |
| Grade 10 | 241 | 4+ |
| Math | Arithmetic | QAS: |
| Grade 12 | 260 | 249 |
| Grade 11 Math | 260 | 245 |
| Grade 10 Math | 245 | 241 |
Canadian High School Equivalencies
Choose your province to see some of the high school courses commonly accepted for admission to Lethbridge College programs.
The information below is a guideline and does not include all of the courses acceptable for admission.
Alberta
| LC Admission Requirement | Previous Stream | Previous Stream |
| English Language Arts 10-1 | English 10 | |
| English Language Arts 10-2 | ||
| English Language Arts 20-1 | English 20 | |
| English Language Arts 20-2 | ||
| English Language Arts 30-1 | English 30 | |
| English Language Arts 30-2 | English 33 | |
| Math 10 | Pure Math 10 Applied Math 10 | Math 10 Math 13 |
| Math 20-1 | Pure Math 20 | Math 20 |
| Math 20-2 | Applied Math 20 | Math 23 |
| Math 30-1 | Pure Math 30 | Math 30, Math 31 |
| Math 30-2 | Applied Math 30 | Math 33 |
British Columbia
| LC Admission Requirement | Current Stream | Previous Stream |
| English Language Arts 10-1 or 10-2 | Composition 10 or Creative Writing 10 or Literary Studies 10 or New Media 10 or Spoken Language 10 or English First Peoples 10 | |
| English Language Arts 20-1 | Composition 11 or Creative Writing 11 or Literary Studies 11 or New Media 11 or Spoken Language 11 or English First Peoples 11 | English 11 |
| English Language Arts 20-2 | Communications 11 | |
| English Language Arts 30-1 | English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 | English 12 |
| English Language Arts 30-2 | Communications 12 | |
| Math 10 | Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 | |
| Math 20-1 | Pre-Calculus 11 | Principles Math 11 |
| Math 20-2 | Foundations of Math 11 | Applications/Intro Math 11 |
| Math 30-1 | Pre-Calculus 12 | Principles Math 12 |
| Math 30-2 | Foundations of Math 12 | Applications of Math 12 |
| Biology 20 | Life Sciences 11 | Biology 11 |
| Biology 30 | Anatomy and Physiology 12 | Biology 12 |
| Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 11 | |
| Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 12 | |
| Physics 20 | Physics 11 | |
| Physics 30 | Physics 12 | |
| Science 30 | Health Science 12 |
Saskatchewan
| LC Admission Requirement | Current Stream | Previous Stream |
| English Language Arts 10-1 | English Language Arts 10A and 10B | |
| English Language Arts 10-2 | English Language Arts 10A and 10B | |
| English Language Arts 20-1 | English Language Arts 20 | |
| English Language Arts 20-2 | Communication Studies 20 | |
| English Language Arts 30-1 | English Language Arts A30 and English Language Arts B30 | |
| English Language Arts 30-2 | n/a | |
| Math 10 | Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus | Math 10 |
| Math 20-1 | Math 20 | Math 20 |
| Math 20-2 | Math Foundations 20 | |
| Math 30-1 | Pre-Calculus 30 | Math B30 and C30 |
| Math 30-2 | Math Foundations 30 | Math A30 |
| Biology 20 | Environmental Science 20 | |
| Biology 30 | Biology 30 | |
| Chemistry 20 | Physical Science 20 | |
| Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 30 | |
| Physics 20 | Physical Science 20 | |
| Physics 30 | Physics 30 | |
| Science 30 | n/a |
Manitoba
| LC Admission Requirement | Current Stream |
| English Language Arts 10-1 | English Language Arts 20F |
| English Language Arts 10-2 | |
| English Language Arts 20-1 | 2 of English Language Arts (30S): Comprehensive/Literary/Transactional |
| English Language Arts 20-2 | |
| English Language Arts 30-1 | 2 of English Language Arts 40S Comprehensive/Literary/Transactional or Eng 40G |
| English Language Arts 30-2 | 1 of English Language Arts 40S Comprehensive/Literary/Transactional or Eng 40G |
| Math 10 | Introduction to Applied and Pre-Calculus Math 20S |
| Math 20-1 | Pre-Calculus (30S) or Math 30S |
| Math 20-2 | Applied or Consumer Math (30S) or Math 30G |
| Math 30-1 | Pre-Calculus (40S) or Math 40S |
| Math 30-2 | Applied or Consumer Math (40S) or Math 40G |
| Biology 20 | Biology 30S or 30G |
| Biology 30 | Biology 40S |
| Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 30S |
| Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 40S |
| Physics 20 | Physics 30S |
| Physics 30 | Physics 40S |
| Science 30 | n/a |
Ontario
| LC Admission Requirement | Current Stream | Previous Stream |
| English Language Arts 10-1 | English ENG2D | |
| English Language Arts 10-2 | English ENG2P | |
| English Language Arts 20-1 | English ENG3U | |
| English Language Arts 20-2 | English ENG3C | |
| English Language Arts 30-1 | English ENG4U or OAC classes such as Language & Literature or Studies in Literature | |
| English Language Arts 30-2 | English ENG4C or ENG4E | |
| Math 10 | Principles of Math MPM2D | |
| Math 20-1 | Functions MCR3U | Functions & Relations MCR3U |
| Math 20-2 | Functions & Applications MCF3M or MBF3C | Functions MCF3M |
| Math 30-1 | Advanced Functions MHF4U or MDM4U | Geometry and Discrete Math MGA4U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus MCB4U |
| Math 30-2 | Math for College Technology MCT4C or Foundations for College Math MAP4C | |
| Biology 20 | Biology SBI3U or SBI3C | |
| Biology 30 | Biology SBI4U | |
| Chemistry 20 | Chemistry SCH3U | |
| Chemistry 30 | Chemistry SCH4U or SCH4C | |
| Physics 20 | Physics SPH3U or SPH3C | |
| Physics 30 | Physics SPH4U or SPH4C | |
| Science 30 | Science SNC4M |
Quebec
| LC Admission Requirement | Current Stream | Previous Stream |
| English Language Arts 20-1 | English Language Arts 536 English Language Arts 506 | English Language Arts 516 |
| English Language Arts 20-2 | n/a | |
| English Language Arts 30-1 | English Literature 603 or 604, CEGEP English Literature 603 Series | |
| English Language Arts 30-2 | n/a | |
| Math 10 | Math 406 – Science Math 406 – Technical & Scientific Math 404 – Cultural, Social & Technical | Math 436 Math 426 |
| Math 20-1 | Geometry & Applications 111 Math 506 Science Math 506 Technical and Scientific | Math 536 |
| Math 20-2 | Applications Math 113 Math 504 – Cultural, Social and Technical |
Math 526 |
| Math 30-1 | Math 201 series: Calculus I (CEGEP) | |
| Math 30-2 | 064-506 or 065-506 or 064-406 or 065-406 | |
| Biology 20 | Biology 544 | General Biology 534 |
| Biology 30 | Biology 101 Series (CEGEP) – Human Biology topic | |
| Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 504 | Chemistry 534 |
| Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 202 series (CEGEP) | |
| Physics 20 | Physics 504 | Physics 534 |
| Physics 30 | Physics 203 series (CEGEP) | |
| Science 30 | n/a |
Northwest Territories and Nunavut
| LC Admission Requirement | Current Stream | Previous Stream | Previous Stream |
| English Language Arts 10-1 | English Language Arts 10-1 | ||
| English Language Arts 10-2 | English Language Arts 10-2 | ||
| English Language Arts 20-1 | English Language Arts 20-1 | English 20 | |
| English Language Arts 20-2 | English Language Arts 20-2 | ||
| English Language Arts 30-1 | English Language Arts 30-1 | English 30 | |
| English Language Arts 30-2 | English Language Arts 30-2 | English 33 | |
| Math 10 | Math 10-1 or 10-2 | Pure Math 10 Applied Math 10 | Math 10 Math 13 |
| Math 20-1 | Math 20-1 | Pure Math 20 | Math 20 |
| Math 20-2 | Math 20-2 | Applied Math 20 | Math 23 |
| Math 30-1 | Math 30-1 | Pure Math 30 | Math 30 |
| Math 30-2 | Math 30-2 | Applied Math 30 | Math 33 |
| Biology 20 | Biology 20 | ||
| Biology 30 | Biology 30 | ||
| Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 20 | ||
| Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 30 | ||
| Physics 20 | Physics 20 | ||
| Physics 30 | Physics 30 | ||
| Science 30 | n/a |
New Brunswick
| LC Admission Requirement | Current Stream | Previous Stream |
| English Language Arts 20-1 | English 111 or 112 | |
| English Language Arts 20-2 | ||
| English Language Arts 30-1 | English 121 or 122 | |
| English Language Arts 30-2 | English 123 | |
| Math 10 | Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 | Geometry, Measurement & Finance 10 and Number, Relations & Functions 10 |
| Math 20-1 | Pre-Calculus 11 | Geometry & Applications in Math 111 or 112 and Functions & Relations 111 or 112 |
| Math 20-2 | Foundations of Math 11 | |
| Math 30-1 | Pre-Calculus A12 and Pre-Calculus B12 | Advanced Math w/ Intro Calculus 120 Trigonometry and 3‐Space 121 Trigonometry and 3‐Space 122 |
| Math 30-2 | Foundations of Math 12 | |
| Biology 20 | Biology 11 or 112 | |
| Biology 30 | Biology 121 or 122 | |
| Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 111 or 112 | |
| Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 121 or 122 | |
| Physics 20 | Physics 111 or 112 | |
| Physics 30 | Physics 121 or 122 | |
| Science 30 | n/a |
Nova Scotia
| LC Admission Requirement | Current Stream | Previous Stream |
| English Language Arts 20-1 | English 11 or Advanced English 11 | |
| English Language Arts 20-2 | ||
| English Language Arts 30-1 | English 12 or Advanced English 12 | |
| English Language Arts 30-2 | English Communications 12 | |
| Math 10 | Math 10 | Math 10, Math 10 Plus, Math Foundations 10 |
| Math 20-1 | Pre-Calculus 11 | Advanced Math 11 |
| Math 20-2 | Foundations of Math 11 | Math 11, Math Foundations 11 |
| Math 30-1 | Mathematics 12, Advanced Mathematics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12 | Pre-Calculus 12, Advanced Math 12 |
| Math 30-2 | Math 12 | Math 12, Math Foundations 12 |
| Biology 20 | Biology 11 or Advanced Biology 11 | |
| Biology 30 | Biology 12 | |
| Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 11 or Advanced Chemistry 11 | |
| Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 12 or Advanced Chemistry 12 | |
| Physics 20 | Physics 11 or Advanced Physics 11 | |
| Physics 30 | Physics 12 or Advanced Physics 12 | |
| Science 30 | n/a |
Prince Edward Island
| LC Admission Requirement | Current Stream |
| English Language Arts 20-1 | English 521A |
| English Language Arts 20-2 | |
| English Language Arts 30-1 | Advanced English 611 or English 621A |
| English Language Arts 30-2 | English 631A |
| Math 10 | Math 421A – Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 |
| Math 20-1 | Math 521B – Pre-Calculus Math 11 |
| Math 20-2 | Math 521A – Foundations of Math 11 |
| Math 30-1 | Math 621B – Pre-Calculus Math 12 or Math 611 |
| Math 30-2 | Math 631 |
| Biology 20 | Biology 521A |
| Biology 30 | Biology 621A |
| Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 521A or Advanced Chem 511A |
| Chemistry 30 | Advanced Chemistry 611 or Chem 621A |
| Physics 20 | Physics 521A |
| Physics 30 | Physics 621A |
| Science 30 | n/a |
Newfoundland and Labrador
| LC Admission Requirement | Current Stream | Previous Stream |
| English Language Arts 20-1 | English 2201 | |
| English Language Arts 20-2 | ||
| English Language Arts 30-1 | Thematic Literature 3201 or Literary Heritage 3202 AND Language 3101 | |
| English Language Arts 30-2 | Literary Heritage 3202 or Language 3101 | |
| Math 10 | Math 1201 | Math 1204, Math 1206 |
| Math 20-1 | Math 2200 | Math 2205 |
| Math 20-2 | Math 2201 | Math 2204, Math 2206 |
| Math 30-1 | Math 3204/3205, Math 3101, or Advanced Math 3201 | Math 3207, Math 3103, Math 3205 |
| Math 30-2 | Math 3201 | Math 3204, Math 3206 |
| Biology 20 | Biology 2201 | |
| Biology 30 | Biology 3201 | |
| Chemistry 20 | Chemistry 2202 | |
| Chemistry 30 | Chemistry 3202 | |
| Physics 20 | Physics 2204 | |
| Physics 30 | Physics 3204 | |
| Science 30 | n/a |