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Diploma of Wildfire Studies

Thompson Rivers University

  • Kamloops, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Thompson Rivers University campus

About the program

A 60-credit Kamloops diploma preparing leaders in wildfire mitigation, Preparedness, Response and recovery.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Wildfire Studies
  • Solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: covering core fire concepts
  • Writing
  • Indigenous.

Career outcomes

  • Wildfire communications officer
  • Emergency public information officer
  • Policy analyst
  • Indigenous liaison officer
  • Wildfire resilience planner

Curriculum

  • Sixty credits. Year one pairs a science-focused certificate with one on sociocultural themes
  • Covering core fire concepts
  • Writing
  • and Indigenous and economic perspectives. Year two moves into leadership or communication and media certificates
  • Plus ethics and electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school graduation (BC Grade 12 equivalent) or 12+ transferable post-secondary credits or age 19+
  • Minimum age 17
  • English 12 at 67% or equivalent
  • Programme-specific prerequisites and selective entry for some.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (BC Grade 12 equivalent), or 12+ transferable post-secondary credits, or age 19+ with no formal education in the past 2 years (some programmes restrict), Minimum age 17, Programme-specific prerequisites, Flexible Entry available for some programmes. Applicants need a valid study permit and medical insurance.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check programme requirements and the international deadline (January intake Oct 1
  2. May intake Feb 1
  3. September intake May high-volume programmes may close early). Apply online through EducationPlannerBC at apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca/tru. The 100 CAD application fee is paid by credit card. Submit transcripts and English test results as listed on the TRU undergraduate admissions pages. Receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit stated in the offer letter (3
  4. 000 CAD for continuing undergraduates). A valid study permit and medical insurance are required.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,588 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$5,300 CAD

Program details

CampusKamloops
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science
DepartmentWildfire
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.