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Diploma of Ecosystem Restoration
- Welland, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year graduate certificate in restoring and managing disturbed ecosystems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Ecosystem Restoration. Apply concepts related to two-term programme built around community restoration projects in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Ecological restoration practitioner
- Environmental manager
- Natural heritage specialist
- Invasive species management specialist
- Watershed stewardship coordinator
- Wildlife biologist
Curriculum
- Two-term programme built around community restoration projects. Courses include plant material management
- Restoration project development
- Flora and fauna identification
- Aquatic monitoring
- Soil classification
- Applied hydrology
- Geomatics
- Wild species management
- Permitting and funding
- River corridor restoration and a field project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or bachelor's degree
- In a related field for some programmes
- Plus proof of English proficiency
- Testing or supplemental evaluation may be required
- Grade/context: Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or bachelor's degree
- No minimum grade published
- Most private-college credentials not accepted.
Accepted academic background
Two- or three-year college diploma or a bachelor's degree (Mental Health and Palliative Care - Multidiscipline: diploma or degree in nursing, For internationally trained nurses).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 85
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme and its intake on Program Availability. Apply online and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload the post-secondary diploma or degree and transcript
- Certified translations and language proof where required. Receive the Offer of Admission and pay the deposit shown on the Estimated Fees Invoice. Confirm the programme in MyNC to receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit
- Pay first-term tuition and send the permit to the international team.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Welland Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Environment and Horticulture |
| Department | Ecosystem Restoration |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Niagara College publishes scholarships and awards for selected programs, Some are automatically considered while others require applications. International eligibility must be checked for the specific award. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $17,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,150 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120, Cambridge 176.