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Diploma of Conservation Biology

Fleming College

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

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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: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
  • 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

  • OSSD including Grade 12 C English and Grade 12 C Math. Certified secondary school transcripts translated into English
  • English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 46 or Cambridge 169
  • Or another route on Fleming's language requirements page).

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary school graduation, Scanned certified or notarised transcripts translated into English, Programme-specific prerequisites on each programme page (for example Business needs Grade 12 C English and Grade 11 C Math, Or equivalent).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 46
  • Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements
  2. Start dates and the minimum two-semester length. Apply through the International Application or a Fleming-approved agent and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload certified secondary school transcripts translated into English and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer (target 5-10 business days)
  3. Accept it in the portal and pay the full first-semester fees. Download the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter if approved
  4. Then apply for the study permit and visa or eTA. About 7 weeks before term
  5. Follow the arrival emails on housing and airport pickup.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,581 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusFrost Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Conservation Biology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay666667 years
Scholarship noteentry scholarships for international students (https://flemingcollege.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Oct 2027

    335 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.