Overview

There is an ever growing need for skilled RFW technologists to play a critical role in understanding, managing, and protecting our vital natural resources.

The Recreation, Fish and Wildlife program is offered by Selkirk College.

Whether your interests lie in the importance of ensuring the integrity of fish and wildlife habitats, or creating usable outdoor recreation spaces, this program is for you.

Gain experience in cutting-edge technology with field-based learning giving you the hands-on skills and knowledge necessary to successfully compete for jobs like Park Rangers, Fisheries and Wildlife technologists, and Recreation technologists.

The small class sizes and experienced instructors provide a rich learning environment complemented by the spectacular West Kootenay.

Well-Rounded Training

Our outdoor classroom provides relevant learning experiences for you to gain valuable skills in backcountry recreation, fish and wildlife management, and get practical training in:

Computer systems for environmental technologies

Ecosystem health and management

Fish and wildlife identification and management

Parks and recreation management

Avalanche awareness

Backcountry navigation and travel

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Hydrology

Surveying & Field Measurements

Applied Botany and Ecosystem Classification

Soil and Earth Sciences

Computer Applications

Technical Math Review

Maps and Navigation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted approximately 12 months before the start date and are first qualified, first admitted

Language

English

Credits

73 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Castlegar, Canada

Disciplines

Natural Resource Management Tourism & Leisure View 78 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or

Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or

Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13950 CAD / year

≈ 13950 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4728 CAD / year

≈ 4728 CAD / year

Additional Details

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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