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Diploma of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technician

Sault College

Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A two-year co-operative diploma in managing fish and wildlife resources.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technician. Apply knowledge in areas including four semesters: trees and shrubs
outdoor navigation
fish and wildlife
fall field
a mandatory summer co-op
then aquatic ecosystem surveys
wetland conservation
resource sampling
ichthyology
. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Fisheries or wildlife technician
conservation officer
hatchery worker
area technician
resource technician
research technician
laboratory technician with provincial ministries
conservation authorities and consultants

Curriculum

Four semesters: trees and shrubs
outdoor navigation
fish and wildlife
fall field camps
ecology
ornithology and GIS
a mandatory summer co-op
then aquatic ecosystem surveys
wetland conservation
resource sampling
ichthyology
ecosystem classification
advanced GIS
wildlife biology and forest practice.

Entry requirements

Academic

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent at college level with programme-specific subjects (usually Grade 12 English ENG4C; math
biology or chemistry for some)
or mature student status; at least 18 by the end of the first semester; certified translations required.

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma at college-preparation level or higher; programme-specific subjects (e.g. ENG4C and MAP4C for Computer Programming); at least 18 by end of first semester

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 169
Duolingo 110
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$17,909 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Sault Ste. Marie
Faculty or school	School of Natural Environment
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Scholarships and bursaries are advertised for qualified students; each award has its own eligibility criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.