Ecological Restoration

Admission Requirements:

• A four-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in ecological restoration, ecology, plant science, animal science, soil science, environmental science, resource science (land, water, fish and wildlife, forestry), physical geography, environmental engineering, or a related program from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (70%; B average), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (77%; B+ average) based on the last 60 credits/units of undergraduate courses. In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower academic qualifications when there is significant professional experience relevant to the proposed area of study (as evaluated through a review of the applicant\xc2\x92s resume and letters of reference).
• One introductory course each in ecology and statistics.
• Two upper-level courses in any combination of: biology, ecology (plant, fish, wildlife, restoration/reclamation, etc.), statistics, plant science, soil science, physical geography (hydrology, geomorphology, limnology, etc.), forest science, natural resource management, environmental science, or related courses.
• Resume and official transcripts:
• The transcripts will be used to confirm grade point averages and the strength of the academic background of applicants.
• Three letters of reference (academic or professional) supporting the student\xc2\x92s academic suitability. At least two references should come from faculty members at universities. This requirement may be waived for mid-career applicants with professional experience. In this case, letters from employers may be substituted for references from university faculty.
• The proposed program has been designed both for applicants just entering the ecological restoration (ER) workforce and for experienced restoration practitioners wanting to upgrade their academic credentials. Applicants with extensive experience in ecological restoration but with lower academic qualifications will also have their work experience assessed, through a review of their resume and letters of reference. In some circumstances, an applicant may be accepted into the program based upon their academic performance in combination with their work experience.
• Applicants may be required to complete bridging courses to strengthen their academic background prior to admittance into the master\xc2\x92s program.
• Applicants that have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, or England will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) at BCIT.