The program is the only one of its kind in British Columbia, and offers small classes and expert instruction. Students benefit from experiential learning in a four-month practicum in the industry.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor Natural Resource Protection degree must satisfactorily complete all course and elective courses, with a minimum "C-" grade in all third year courses. Students must also maintain a minimum "C" average in upper level courses, and have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 ("C") in order to be eligible for graduation. Students who fail to maintain these standards will be asked to withdraw from the program for a minimum of one academic year. The student may apply for probationary re-instatement after the withdrawal period, subject to available space in the program.