* Ancillary Fee, VIU Students' Union fee, Health and Dental Plan fee, Books and supplies, Rain gear, boots and waders, Field trips, Occupational Level I First Aid and Transportation Endorsement, Electrofishing course
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade of “C” in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program.
Up to 30 advanced credits may be granted for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate (higher level) courses.
A minimum “C” grade in either Principles of Mathematics 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11, or a minimum “C+” grade in Applications of Mathematics 11, or equivalent.
Biology 11 with minimum “C” grade, or equivalent.
Interview may be required.
TOEFL Paper Based Test, 550 (no section below 56)
TOEFL IBT, 88 (no section below 20)
IELTS (Academic), 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
CAEL, 60
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), 176 overall
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE), 176 overall
English 12 (BC), Min. “C”
Pearson (PTE), 60 (no section below 60)
International Baccalaureate English A1/A2, Higher Level (HL)/ Standard Level (SL) grade 3 or higher
VIU English Language Centre, Successful completion of University Preparation Level 5
Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition, Grade 2 or higher
Recognized university where English is the language of instruction., Completion of six credits of post-secondary English composition and literature with a minimum grade of “C”
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), English at the O-level with a minimum grade of C or 4
The Duolingo English Test (only For Fall 2020 and Spring 2021) , TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition (only For Fall 2020 and Spring 2021), 88 (no section below 20)
This program is designed to prepare students for careers related to the protection and management of Canada’s fisheries, wildlife, and parks resources. The program is supported by an Advisory Committee made up of management and enforcement representatives from the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Provincial Ministry of Environment, BC Parks, Parks Canada, Environment Canada, and from resource user groups. Students are required to participate in a 2-week practicum at an off-campus location in the Fall semester of the second year. Students are also encouraged to seek employment with a resource management and protection agency, or in work related to natural resource enhancement or monitoring, in the summer between first and second year.
RMOT students are assisting various natural resource law enforcement agencies in monitoring illegal activities within the central Vancouver Island area. These patrols allow students first-hand experience in actual field and communication skills required to monitor and report illegal activities. All these activities are closely monitored with appropriate levels of training and coaching from both RMOT instructors and resource officers.
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Graduates have found employment as fishery officers with the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, as conservation officers with the Conservation Officer Service of the B.C. Ministry of Environment, or as parks officers with provincial and federal ministries. Graduates also work in habitat assessment or monitoring positions, in resource consulting firms, or in fish or wildlife technician positions.
Resource Management Officer Technology diploma program graduates interested in further studies can apply to the Bachelor of Natural Resource Protectiondegree offered at Vancouver Island University. Please note however that students must achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.33 (“C+”) in the RMOT diploma program to be eligible to apply to the degree program.
275 CAD/year