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Diploma of Conservation Biology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Edmonton, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Diploma in Conservation Biology is a two-year full-time diploma at NAIT in Edmonton, Taught in person.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Conservation Biology and apply appropriate scientific methods
Interpret findings
And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

Biodiversity Field Technologist
Conservation Officer
Environmental Educator
Fisheries Technologist
Independent Consultant
Laboratory Technologist
Museum Technologist
Weed Inspector
Wildlife Technologist

Curriculum

Two-year full-time diploma taught in person at the Main Campus. Study areas the page names: collect and identify plants
Invertebrates
Mammals
Birds
Measure and monitor biodiversity of aquatic and terrestrial
Conduct field studies on ecological systems
Perform soil
Vegetation and water quality analyses
Work in and navigate remote environments and adverse. Co-op placement (15 weeks
Optional).

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2) Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30) or Grade 12 Physics (Physics 30) Grade 12 Biology (Biology 30) Grade 12 Chemistry (Chemistry 30) Proof of English Language Proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent courses with the programme-specific required Grade 12 courses and minimum marks (e.g. 63% in English 30-2, Math 30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 for Veterinary Technology, Some programmes accept Grade 11 courses), Post-secondary credits pathways exist.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.0
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 169
Institutional test Cambridge 169 in each section

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the programme's entrance requirements
Delivery mode and international intake dates on its programme page. Apply online with NAIT's International Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable 150 CAD application fee. Create your MyNAIT account
Upload unofficial transcripts
Then send official transcripts and proof of English language proficiency if required. Complete the programme interview if your programme requires one (common in Health and Life Sciences). Accept the offer and pay the 5
000 CAD non-refundable international tuition deposit. Apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds before the start date.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,195 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	School of Energy and Natural Resources
Department	Conservation Biology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	72
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	NAIT MyAwards Central lists program-specific entrance awards, Scholarships and bursaries for eligible diploma applicants, International-student eligibility must be confirmed for each award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.