Vermilion,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Environmental Sciences - Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation in Vermilion Canada | Lakeland College
Lakeland College
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Vermilion Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,673
(c. USD12,680.66)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Step outside traditional classrooms and immerse yourself in nature's classroom. Your journey focuses on the diverse wildlife inhabiting our woodlands, waterways, grasslands, and marshlands.
You'll master identifying organisms - from microscopic pond dwellers to massive land mammals - through visual sightings, auditory cues, and physical traces. This includes learning how to:
operate viewing equipment and motion-activated cameras
distinguish between various bird species and amphibians by their unique vocalizations
recognize animal presence through footprints, droppings, dwellings, and feeding marks
Beyond theory, you'll gain hands-on experience with techniques like electrofishing, GPS navigation, and humane animal capture methods.
You'll obtain valuable outdoor certifications including wilderness medical training, bear safety, and small vessel operation.
Classroom studies will cover:
biological and ecological principles of flora and fauna
protection strategies for endangered species
wildlife sanctuary management and habitat restoration
sustainable hunting practices
animal health and pathology
Upon completion, you'll qualify as a certified wildlife and fisheries specialist.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High school diploma with a minimum of:
50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2
50% in Math 30-1 or 60% in Math 30-2
50% in Biology 30 (recommended) or 65% in Biology 20
50% in Chemistry 30 (recommended) or 65% in Chemistry 20
You can take this year in Canada including the grade 12 year. This can be a combination of secondary and post-secondary education.
You can take this in another country, but English must be the official language of instruction. Lakeland College maintains a list of countries that satisfy English proficiency.
a grade of 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 (final blended grade including diploma or provincial exam mark) or Canadian equivalent
a grade of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 (final blended grade including diploma or provincial exam mark) or Canadian equivalent
a grade of B or better in an O-level, GCSE, or IGCSE English Language or Literature course
a grade of B+ or better in 6 credit transferable university-level English Language and Literature course completed at a recognized English language institution
Successfully complete an English language program, with a minimum score at one of our approved partner schools.
Successfully achieve an acceptable score within the past two years on an English language evaluation test. Tests must have been taken within two years of the start date of the program.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - minimum score of 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 on each band score on the Academic test for all programs.
There is no pass or fail, instead you are rated on a 9-band scale for listening, reading, writing and speaking. A Band 6 rating is called a competent user.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - You need a minimum 78 score on the internet-based test (iBT) exam and a minimum score of 19 in each of the four tested areas.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) - Lakeland College requires a PTE Academic minimum score of 53 with no communication skill score lower than 50.
Duolingo - Our standard acceptance score is 100 overall with no sub-score below 95.
Tuition
CAD
17,673