Overview

The Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection at Vancouver Island University is the only one of its kind in British Columbia, and offers small classes and expert instruction. Students benefit from experiential learning in a four-month practicum in the industry.

Graduates find jobs in a wide range of career paths such as wildlife biology and management, wildlife conservationist, range management, conservation officers, teaching, forestry, interpretation and guiding.

Career Opportunities

Students that graduate with the Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection will be able to find employment in many different fields of natural resource management and protection. This includes Law enforcement officers enforcing natural resource, fish, wildlife, and park related legislation, Environmental consultants, Fish and Wildlife technicians and biologists, among others. A degree may also be beneficial for promotion to management positions within many agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Field Skills
Environmental Monitoring
Natural Resource Forensic Investigations
Business and Technical Writing
Geographic Information Systems
GIS for Natural Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nanaimo, Canada

Disciplines

Natural Resource Management View 25 other Bachelors in Natural Resource Management 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

Duolingo English Test

115

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88

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of Vancouver Island University’s Resource Management Officer Technology diploma, Forest Resources Technology diploma, or Fisheries & Aquaculture diploma, with a minimum grade point average of 2.33 (“C+”), or
Completion of a fish and wildlife or natural resource technology diploma program accredited with the North American Wildlife Technology Association (minimum grade point average of 2.33 (“C+”).
Diploma graduates from 2-year natural resource technology programs not accredited with the North American Wildlife Technology Association may apply and the diploma will be assessed for equivalency.

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Tuition Fees

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24962 CAD / year

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5193 CAD / year

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5193 CAD / year

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Overview

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

In-State Applies to you

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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