Overview

The Natural Resources Conservation programme at the University of British Columbia provides students with the essential tools to manage and protect the world’s most vital ecosystems. This interdisciplinary degree is the most popular offering within the Faculty of Forestry, blending scientific rigour with social awareness. Students engage deeply with the complexities of environmental sustainability to help shape the future of our planet.

Why Natural Resources Conservation at the University of British Columbia?

Students benefit from the award-winning Forest Sciences Centre, which features high-tech classrooms and advanced research laboratories. The university manages over 25,000 hectares of research forests across British Columbia, providing unparalleled access to diverse ecosystems for field-based learning. The programme has also received the Alfred Scow Award for its outstanding contribution to the student experience.

The curriculum offers two distinct specialisations to suit different career paths. The Science and Management stream focuses on solving conservation issues through practical field experience and meets the requirements for Registered Professional Biologist status. Alternatively, the Global Perspectives stream emphasises policy, planning, and international cultural experiences within a conservation context.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 51041 per year
National fee: CAD 6079 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum integrates core sciences with specialised environmental management. Modules may include:

Conservation
Wildlife
Fisheries Management
Computer Applications
Remote Sensing
Soil Science
Mathematics
English

Careers with Natural Resources Conservation

Graduates are prepared for professional roles in environmental sustainability and resource management across various sectors. Many find employment with government agencies, non-profit organisations, and private consulting firms. The programme provides a strong foundation for careers in environmental law, education, and biological research.

Typical graduate roles and destinations include:

Senior Research and Development Biologist
Urban Forestry Manager
Environmental Coordinator
Biologist for fisheries alliances
Consultant for environmental dynamics firms

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conservation

Soil Science

Our Changing Environment: Water and Landscapes

Foundations of Conservation

Visualizing Climate Change

Forest Plant Biology

Forest Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Natural Resource Management Forestry View 25 other Bachelors in Forestry in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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65

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to UBC, you must successfully meet the general admission requirements that apply to all applicants, as well as the degree-specific requirements that depend on which country you’re applying from and what degree(s) you’re applying to.

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are nine different ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51041 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6079 CAD / year

≈ 6079 CAD / year

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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