Membership Criteria
Membership Criteria
The basis for membership as a Professional Agrologist is a 4 year Bachelors degree that includes:
- 15 courses in natural sciences and/or agricultural and resource economics that relate directly to agrology (as defined in the Agrologists Act, 2003 - see below excerpt)
- 11 courses at the 300 or 400 level, of which 8 must be in natural sciences and/or agricultural and resource economics that relate directly to agrology (as defined in the Agrologists Act, 2003 - see below excerpt)
- Desirable academic elements include: statistics, calculus, research methods, critical thinking, communication, basic knowledge of Agrology.
"agrology" means using agricultural and natural sciences and agricultural and resource economics, including collecting or analyzing data or carrying out research or assessments, to design, evaluate, advise on, direct or otherwise provide professional support to
(a) the cultivation, production, improvement, processing or marketing of aquatic or terrestrial plants or animals, or
(b) the classification, management, use, conservation, protection, restoration, reclamation or enhancement of aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems that are affected by, sustain, or have the potential to sustain the cultivation or production of aquatic or terrestrial plants or animals.
Articling Agrologist Program
All applicants accepted for membership will be required to take part in the Articling Agrologist Program and be employed in the practice of agrology for a minimum of two years prior to achieving their P.Ag status. During this period they will be required to take part in a number of events and activities plus complete milestones prior to achieving their P.Ag status.
Applicants with extensive work experience (6 years +) in Agrology after university graduation including 2 years within BC may request a reduction (by a covering letter with reasons to back your request) of the Articling term from two years to one. This request can only be done at time of application. Ultimately it is at the discretion of the credentials committee to grant this request. All activities required must still be completed. A complete review of the A.Ag program is included under the A.Ag Process on this site.
Applicants with degrees from outside Canada will be required to have their credentials evaluated by:
International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES)
3700 Willingdon Ave.
Burnaby BC
V5G 3H2
Phone: 1 (604) 432-8800
toll free 1-866-434-9197
Fax: 1 (604) 435-7033
e-mail: icesinfo@bcit.ca
website is at http://www.bcit.ca/ices/
Ask for the normal or basic assessment, as required by the BC Institute of Agrologists.
