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Overview
The Ecological Restoration program of the British Columbia Institute of Technology combines the strong technical and applied (experiential) knowledge at BCIT with SFU’s fundamental (contextual) basic science and community engagement expertise. The product is a unique joint-degree program that will fundamentally advance both the practice and science of ecological restoration.
The Strenghts of the Program
- Is a unique interdisciplinary & inter-institutional curriculum;
- Is at the leading edge of this new, and rapidly growing, environmental discipline;
- Courses have been specifically designed to offer advanced, specialized training in ecological restoration;
- Entails an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to addressing pressing practical problems;
- Permits specialization in restoration of aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems;
- Focuses on using applied research to provide solutions to government, institutional, and industry problems;
- Has strong industry connections via client-based research projects; and
- Is a unique program in Canada, and is among very few similar programs in North America.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Concepts of Ecological Restoration and the Physical Environment
- Planning and Monitoring for Ecological Restoration
- Concepts of Ecological Restoration and the Biological Environment
- Restoration of Terrestrial Ecosystems
- Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems
- Project Management & Policy for Ecological Restoration
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL® IBT 93
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Ecology Environmental Sciences View 23 other Masters in Ecology in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL® IBT 93
Other requirements
General requirements
- A four-year bachelor’s degree in ecological restoration, ecology, plant science, animal science, soil science, environmental science, resource science (land, water, fish and wildlife, forestry), physical geography, environmental engineering, or a related program from a recognized post-secondary institution
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (70%; B average), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (77%; B+ average) based on the last 60 credits/units of undergraduate courses
- One introductory course each in ecology and statistics
- Two upper-level courses in any combination of: biology, ecology (plant, fish, wildlife, restoration/reclamation, etc.), statistics, plant science, soil science, physical geography (hydrology, geomorphology, limnology, etc.), forest science, natural resource management, environmental science, or related courses
- IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE (Academic) scores
- Three references
- Resume and official transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
12084 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6042 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
8572 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4286 CAD per semester during 24 months.
Total:
- $21,432.20 for domestic students
- $30,214.70 for international students
Living costs for Burnaby
1600 - 2700 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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