Natural Resources Conservation

University of British Columbia

Canada, Vancouver

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University of British Columbia

Canada , Vancouver

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 125

Campuses

Vancouver

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-May-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 47,839 / year

Next Intake 15-May-2023

Natural Resources Conservation

About

You can study intense specialization in a single field.

Natural resources conservation is concerned with maintaining habitats, nurturing diverse natural resources, and understanding human behaviours. Learn how to balance the social, economic, cultural, and aesthetic considerations associated with the world's natural resources so you can help fight climate change, protect the environment, and shape our future and planet.

As a Natural Resources Conservation student, you'll take courses in English, math, and science " plus conservation, wildlife, fisheries management, computer applications, remote sensing, and soil science. You'll also have the opportunity to choose from two majors:

Science and Management, which offers a rigorous education in natural sciences, a strong focus on conservation, and career opportunities as a Registered Professional Biologist or Registered Professional Forester.
Global Perspectives, which offers international experience in policy and planning, and prepares you for work overseas.

Experiential learning and research

Past winner of UBC's Alfred Scow Award for outstanding contributions to the student experience and learning environment, the Natural Resources Conservation degree offers extensive opportunities for experiential learning and research. As a student, you'll:

Participate in hands-on lab work in the Forest Sciences Centre's research facilities.
Explore different ecosystems as part of a 15-credit field school in fourth year if you choose the Science and Management major.
Have the option of writing an original thesis under the supervision of a faculty member in your final year.

Campus features

The award-winning Forest Sciences Centre on UBC's Vancouver campus offers wireless study space, high-tech classrooms, and labs equipped with the latest technology.

The Faculty of Forestry also has two major research forests in British Columbia, and jointly manages a third, altogether totalling 25,000 hectares or more than 60,000 acres.

Play an active role in protecting and managing our natural environment, including wildlife, forests, rivers, oceans, and land. This interdisciplinary program of study is the most popular degree in UBC's Faculty of Forestry.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

CONS 101 - Introduction to Conservation
Seminars on current natural resources conservation and forest sciences topics.
APBI 200 - Introduction to Soil Science
Physical, chemical and biological properties of soils; soil formation, classification, use and conservation. There are no prerequisites for this course, but background in Biology 12, Chemistry 12, and Physics 12 (or first-year university-level) is strongly advised.
GEOB 103 - Our Changing Environment: Water and Landscapes
Physical processes acting at the Earth's surface; water cycle; landforms; human impacts. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion Lists: www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=12,215,410,414.

CONS 200 - Foundations of Conservation
Conceptual foundations of conservation; means of conserving nature and natural resources.
CONS 210 - Visualizing Climate Change
Introduction to climate change through the lens of local landscapes and future scenarios, using visual media to communicate the underlying science & psychology, and engage communities in local climate change solutions.
FRST 200 - Forest Plant Biology I
The structure, diversity and development of trees and other plants, with emphasis on the angiosperms.
FRST 201 - Forest Ecology
The structure and function of forest ecosystems, including: energetics; productivity; nutrient, carbon and water cycling; soils; the physical environment; population and community ecology; disturbance ecology; ecological succession; biological diversity and ecological resilience.

CONS 330 - Conservation Science and Sustainability
Fundamental concepts in conservation science. Different philosophies, perspectives, and disciplines used in setting priorities for managing biodiversity at all scales.
FRST 386 - Aquatic Ecosystems and Fish in Forested Watersheds
Effects of forest management activities on fish and aquatic ecosystems.
CONS 340 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems for Forestry and Conservation
Introduction to principles, practice and context of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applied to forest management and natural resource conservation issues. Priority enrolment to students in the Faculty of Forestry.
SOCI 360 - Sociology and Natural Resources
Sociological perspectives on property, resource industries (such as agriculture, fishing, forestry and mining), resource development, and resource communities. May also include examination of social aspects of resource development in the Third World.

FRST 443 - Remote Sensing for Ecosystem Management
Basic biological concepts related to interpretation of remote sensing data for land management, including the use of films and filters, and interpretation of air photographs, and other imagery.
FRST 395 - Forest Wildlife Ecology and Management
Biology of important bird and mammal species resident in forested regions, with particular emphasis on the influences of silvicultural and logging practices.
CONS 486 - Fish Conservation and Management
Principles of fish biology, population and community ecology necessary to understand conservation and management; overview of current issues, tactics and institutions involved with fisheries conservation and management.
FRST 495 - Biological Diversity and Forest Management
Principles, problems, and practices of managing forests and nature reserves for biological diversity; integration of forestry and wildlife with particular emphasis on diversity of all life forms.

Disciplines

Faculty of Forestry

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Career

As a Natural Resources Conservation graduate, you'll use your skills and knowledge to help protect and preserve the planet. Manage and conserve our wildlife, fisheries, and forests with a career in environmental sustainability and resource management at a government, non-profit, private consulting, education, or law organization.

Program graduates

Senior Research and Development Biologist, Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
Senior Environmental Coordinator, BC Hydro
Biologist, Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance
Biologist, InStream Fisheries Research
Vice-President and Senior Biologist, EDI Environmental Dynamics
Urban Forestry Manager, City of Surrey

UBC stories

"My experience taking courses in forest ecology, wildlife ecology, and aquatic ecology has allowed me to look at the natural world around me through an entirely new lens. I can recognize that there are intricacies in the smallest of ecosystems beyond what modern science has allowed us to learn so far, and that there is so much more to discover."
Noa Mayer, Student Read the full story

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 47,839

Application Fee

CAD 125

How to Apply

As you complete the online application, keep the following tips in mind:

Start early and take your time. Once you begin the application, you will be able to save it and return to it later – but only up until the deadline. Once you have submitted your application to UBC, you will not be able to edit it. Since the online application can sometimes time out if left open for too long, we recommend working on your personal profile questions outside of the application (where you can run them through a spell-checker) then copy and paste them into your application.
Let the online application guide you. You’ll be asked to provide only the information we need based on your degree choice(s), your previous education, and other factors.
Tell us your full academic history. It’s important to include all of the high schools, colleges, and/or universities you have attended. Don’t leave anything out!
Be accurate. UBC has a number of methods in place to authenticate information provided in the application. These methods include, but are not limited to, contacting references, verifying academic records, and requesting additional documentation to verify your personal profile. If an application is found to contain untrue or incomplete information, UBC may, at its discretion: withdraw an offer of admission; require you to withdraw from UBC; subject you to academic discipline; or share the information provided with other post-secondary institutions, law enforcement agencies, or other third parties.
Use an email address you check frequently. Once you have submitted your application, UBC will communicate with you primarily by email.
Note your UBC student number. Write down your UBC student number somewhere safe. You’ll need it in future correspondence with UBC.