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Diploma of Natural Resource Law Enforcement

Vancouver Island University

  • Nanaimo, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Vancouver Island University campus

About the program

A full-time bachelor's programme at SDSU's Brookings campus covering natural resource management, conservation biology, environmental policy and criminal justice, with experiential learning.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the central ideas
  • methods and debates within Natural Resource Law Enforcement. Analyze subject-specific information and apply appropriate research or practical methods. Communicate informed conclusions and reflect on ethical and professional contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Conservation officer
  • Federal enforcement agent
  • Game warden
  • State patrol officer
  • Federal refuge manager

Curriculum

  • 120-credit degree planned over about 4 years. Study focus: natural resource management
  • conservation biology
  • environmental policy and criminal justice
  • with experiential learning. The page does not list course titles
  • the programme requirements and advising guide sheets it links to give the course sequence.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed bachelor's degree from a recognised university (minimum B average in the final two years for graduate admission)
  • Programme pages add degree-field requirements
  • English tests per VIU graduate list.

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor's degree from a recognised university; Natural Resource Law Enforcement needs a degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or forestry

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 60
  • Duolingo 115
  • Cambridge 176

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for this program. Check the admission requirements and the next available intake. Complete the international application through the official admissions website. Submit academic transcripts and the passport photo page. Provide English proficiency evidence and certified translations when required. Pay the application fee. Review the offer and pay the required tuition deposit. Attend the mandatory admission interview or assessment when scheduled. Use the admission letter to apply for the study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,545, $26,545 CAD
Application fee$156 CAD
Deposit$10,000 CAD

Program details

CampusNanaimo
Faculty or schoolScience, Engineering, and Technology Programs
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value31
Study pace_
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteVIU publishes competitive entrance scholarships and continuing-student awards for eligible post-secondary diploma and certificate programmes; the exact award depends on the course, academic record, donor restrictions and applicant citizenship. Students are assessed only for awards they qualify for; international eligibility for a specific diploma/certificate award must be confirmed before relying on it.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    31 Mar 2027

    137 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.