BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma of Technology in Environmental Protection in Langley Canada | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
|
Langley Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
35,444
(c. USD25,421.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Environmental protection technologists play a crucial role in safeguarding our planet by preserving and maintaining ecosystem health for future generations.
Our Environmental Protection Technology program produces highly sought-after graduates who are recruited by environmental consulting firms, industries, and government agencies. Employers value our graduates for their expertise in diverse areas such as: assessing environmental impacts; managing hazardous and non-hazardous materials; developing waste reduction solutions; preventing and monitoring pollution in air, soil, and water; conducting compliance audits; and investigating and restoring contaminated sites. This comprehensive skillset stems from our practical, interdisciplinary training that combines physical and life sciences - covering biology, ecology, toxicology, chemistry, physics, and statistics. The program's curriculum includes specialized training in:
Field sampling techniques for air, water, and soil
Treatment processes for solid, liquid, and gaseous materials
Waste reduction strategies
Handling procedures for dangerous goods and waste
WHMIS compliance and assessment
Emergency preparedness and spill containment
Designing recycling and waste reduction programs
Analyzing environmental concerns
Environmental regulations and ethical practices
Effective communication skills
Proficiency with industry software
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Courses
Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade whichever is higher for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade whichever is higher for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Tuition
CAD
35,444