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Advanced Diploma of Fish and Wildlife Technology
Advanced Diploma of Fish and Wildlife Technology

Advanced Diploma of Fish and Wildlife Technology

  • ID:FC010087
  • Level:3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
  • Duration:
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Fees (CAD)

* Books, supplies and field camps.

Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

Students applying to Fish and Wildlife Technology must meet the following requirements:

  • OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 12 C Math

English requirements:

If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:

  • Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL: 80 with no score less than 20
  • Paper-based (PBT) TOEFL: 550
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): Overall 60
  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 76
  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test English): 58+
  • Duolingo: 105+

Other requirements:

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

  • Fish and Wildlife program students are required to show proof of an adequate titre from rabies vaccination before they enter into semester 3 and/ or semester 5. This applies to all students including those who may transfer into or enter the program with advanced standing.
  • Students will handle mammal carcasses so, for health and safety reasons, those who do not provide proof of an adequate titre will not be permitted access to the Pathology Lab. nor will they be able to complete the program successfully
  • Fish and Wildlife students are required to participate in field activities that include walking kilometres over rough terrain, carrying heavy gear, and operating small watercraft, in all weather conditions, including rain, deep snow, and extreme temperatures

Course Information

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Expand your career horizons. Through building on what you've learned in the Fish and Wildlife Technician program, and adding more in-depth studies into the science of fish and wildlife management, you'll be prepared for even greater career success in the field.

You'll take part in more hands-on field experiences and related work placements, training in advanced laboratory techniques, data compilation and analysis, and report writing. An exciting, four-weeks of field placement provides you with the opportunity to further explore your career options - and make valuable employment contacts. Two, week-long field camps in the fall and winter will round out your more intensive experience and extensive skill set.

  • Fleming is the only college in Ontario offering a third year specialization in Fish and Wildlife Technology.

  • Program graduates are eligible for advanced standing into Trent University's Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology or Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Resource Studies and can complete their Honours degree with just two years of study at Trent.

  • Program graduates are eligible for advanced standing entry to Wilfrid Laurier University, Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies and can complete this degree with two years of study.

WHY CHOOSE FLEMING

The Fish and Wildlife Technology program benefits from the expertise and enthusiasm of faculty with extensive real-life experience in the field, and from hands-on, experiential learning. We also help you secure your future, as many governmental and private employers are looking for graduates from this program. Our contacts are a valuable resource in your career development.

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SEMESTER 5

  •  Applied GIS

  • GEOM 6

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  • 1 requisite course

  •  Applied Habitat Assessment

  • FIWI 51

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Environmental Analysis

  • SCIE 15

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  • 2 requisite courses

  •  Fall Field Camp

  • APST 18

  • Units/ Hours: 40

  •  Field Placement

  • FLPL 32

  • Units/ Hours: 80

  •  Limnology

  • FIWI 19

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Sport and Commercial Fisheries

  • FIWI 33

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Waterfowl Management

  • FIWI 37

  • Units/ Hours: 45

SEMESTER 6

  •  Big Game and Fur Management

  • FIWI 5

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Environmental Monitoring

  • FIWI 6

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  • 2 requisite courses

  •  Environmental Sampling and Analysis

  • SCIE 16

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  • 1 requisite course

  •  Field Placement

  • FLPL 22

  • Units/ Hours: 80

  •  Fish and Wildlife Geomatics Project

  • GEOM 121

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  • 2 requisite courses

  •  Fisheries and Wildlife Research Project

  • FIWI 45

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  • 2 requisite courses

  •  Issues and Advances in Fish and Wildlife

  • FIWI 62

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Winter Field Camp

  • APST 40

  • Units/ Hours: 40

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Like the Fish and Wildlife Technician, you will find work in Canada from coast to coast, and as a Technologist, you will be able to move into managerial or specialized positions more quickly than with the two-year Technician diploma. You will find work for a variety of organizations, such as government research agencies and ministries, private consulting firms, or environmental non-government organizations. No matter where you go in the Fish and Wildlife world, you are never far from a Fleming graduate!

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Morcare Insurance - $709

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