Post-Degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement

    Post-Degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 19,455 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 8, 2026
    Post-Degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement

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    Post-Degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement

    The Post-Degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement allows students with degrees related to fish, wildlife, or natural resource science to specialize in natural resource law enforcement. The Post Degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement is a full time, two semester face to face program; the program also includes a 2-week (10 day) practicum. Throughout the program experiential learning is emphasized and students have the opportunity to meet and engage with natural resource law officers during field and classroom-based projects and activities. Graduates of the Post-Degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement will have the skills and educational background requirements to enter directly into the workforce as natural resource law enforcement officers and inspectors in BC and elsewhere in Canada.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • General admission requirements apply.
    • Completion of an undergraduate degree specializing in Wildlife, Fisheries, Natural Resources Conservation, Forestry, or a related field from a recognized university with a minimum GPA of 2.33 on the last 60 credits.
    • Occupational Level 1 First Aid (or equivalent); must be valid for duration of program.
    • Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) and Restricted PAL (RPAL) License; must be valid for duration of program.
    • Personal profile.
    • 2 completed referee forms.
    • Interview.

    Notes on Admission

    • Criminal record check may be required by agencies that employ graduates as natural resource officers.
    • Good health is essential, as this program includes a standard of physical fitness.
    • Enrollment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.

    English Program Requirements

    Test
    Minimum score
    TOEFL iBT
    88 (no section below 20), 4.5 (No section below 4.0)
    IELTS (Academic)
    6.5 (no band below 6.0)
    VIU English Language Centre
    Successful completion of University Preparation Level 5 (UP5)
    CAEL
    60
    Pearson (PTE) Academic
    60 (no section below 60)
    Duolingo English Test
    115 (no band less than 105)
    C2 Proficiency, formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
    176 overall
    C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
    176 overall
    CAEL online

    60

    Pearson (PTE) Online
    60 (no section below 60)
    TOEFL iBT Home Edition
    88 (no band below 20)
    ILAC Pathway Program
    Successful Completion of Pathway 3.3

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,455 / year
    Post-Degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement
    Vancouver Island University
    Vancouver Island University
    Canada

    Canada, Nanaimo

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