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Diploma of Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences
- Whitehorse, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year science diploma on northern environments and conservation
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Analyze northern ecology and conservation issues and prepare for environmental employment or further degree study
Career outcomes
- Fish and wildlife technician
- Lands and resources officer
- Park and protected area planner
- Natural history interpreter
- Environmental assessment officer
- Transfer to University of Alberta B.Sc
Curriculum
- Sixty credits of university-level coursework: required core courses in biology
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Geography and northern studies
- One statistics course
- One mathematics course
- One programme elective and two free electives
- Graduation needs a 2.00 GPA and the Yukon First Nations core competency
Entry requirements
Academic
- English 12 (minimum 65%) and at least two of Biology 11/12
- Chemistry 11/12 and Math 12 (Pre-Calculus/Foundations)
Accepted academic background
English 12 (minimum 65%) and at least two of Biology 11/12, Chemistry 11/12 and Math 12 (Pre-Calculus/Foundations)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (min 6.0 per band)
- TOEFL iBT 87 (min 20 per section)
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 59 (min 53 per section)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcript or evaluated transcript as required
- Accepted English proficiency test results
- Any additional documents requested by admissions after application-fee payment
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and the available international intake. Complete the official Yukon University online application before the intake deadline. Wait for the application fee payment request by email and pay the 100 CAD application fee within the required period. Submit the requested academic transcripts
- English proficiency results
- any program-specific supporting documents. If you receive a Letter of Eligibility
- pay the 6000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 calendar days. After receiving the Letter of Acceptance and territorial attestation letter
- apply for your Canadian study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,000 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $6,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Whitehorse (Ayamdigut) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Science |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Two Yukon University International Student Awards of 500 CAD each (2027 listing), Eligibility includes international status, Completed full-time Fall semester with GPA at least 3.5 and full-time Winter enrolment, Essay required, Deadline 31/01/2027, Future cycles subject to change |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
4 Jan 2027
51 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 4 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $12,000 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $6,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 (min 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 87 (min 20 per section), Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 59 (min 53 per section).