Ecological Restoration is a scientific discipline that has recently emerged due to the increasing need to restore damaged ecosystems. Graduates apply knowledge of physiology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, and parasitology to address human health issues. ER practitioners apply knowledge of: ecology, hydrology, geochemistry, geomorphology, and engineering to address ecological health issues. Natural habitats across the province have been severely impacted due to habitat destruction, urban sprawl, invasive species expansions, and direct damage due to industrial contamination of soils and aquatic resources.

2 years of education in English in an English-speaking country with English 12 (67%) or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution. Or one of the following: IELTS 6.5 TOEFL 86 PTE 60 Post-secondary: one of the following: BCIT diploma: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation (FWR) diploma program* or Forest and Natural Areas Management diploma program *Currently enrolled full-time BCIT diploma students applying to the full-time degree may be conditionally accepted based on successful completion of their diploma. Alternate entry: A two-year diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g., natural resource management) from a recognized post-secondary institution or Successful completion of at least the first two years of a university program in a relevant discipline (e.g., natural resource management, ecology, environmental science, forestry). This must consist of a minimum of 60.0 university credits comprised of 30.0 credits at the 100 level and 30.0 credits at the 200 level and above (1 credit is equivalent to 15 hours course work). Credits must be university-transferable. Departmental review is required.