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Bachelor of Ecological Restoration
British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Burnaby, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
ECO Canada accredited degree in ecological restoration with field experience.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Ecological Restoration
- Solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: covers restoration ecology
- Soil science
- Hydrology.
Career outcomes
- Landscape Restoration Ecologist
- Stewardship Assistant
- Shoreline Naturalization Biologist
- Watershed Planning Technician
- Wetland Habitat Ecologist
Curriculum
- The curriculum aligns with International Society for Ecological Restoration standards and covers restoration ecology
- Soil science
- Hydrology
- Environmental chemistry
- GIS and field assessment. A capstone course offers an honours thesis
- Community-based or applied research
- and a co-op stream launches fall 2027.
Entry requirements
Academic
- English Studies 12 (67%
- Category 2); Category 1 (73%) for Civil Engineering and Construction Management. Most degrees are degree-completion programmes needing a related two-year diploma or about 60 credits of post-secondary study (for example 60 computing credits for Applied Computer Science); a few direct-entry degrees need secondary school graduation. Competitive entry in some programmes.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation for direct-entry degrees (e.g. Civil Engineering BEng, Interior Design, Architectural Science); related two-year diploma or 60 credits for degree-completion programmes (Applied Computer Science, Business Administration, Accounting, Technology degrees)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21
- PTE Academic no section below 3.5
- Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport copy
- academic transcripts
- graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review eligibility and deadlines for Ecological Restoration. Prepare academic records
- identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,850, $17,830 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $154 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Burnaby Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Construction and the Environment |
| Department | Applied & Natural Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 73 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
7 Feb 2027
85 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 7 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $17,850, $17,830 CAD per year. The application fee is $154 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21, PTE Academic no section below 3.5, Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20), IELTS Academic 6.5.