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Ecology and Environmental Biology: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc)

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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At Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada, Ecology and Environmental Biology: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) is offered as a bachelor's degree in Ecology & Conservation programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 875 per credit (CAD 162 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Ecology & Conservation
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 162 / credit
International tuition: CAD 875 / credit

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Science, Major in Ecology and Environmental Biology allows you to acquire knowledge in the many facets of ecology and conservation biology. You will receive a strong grounding in all aspects of biology before specializing in terrestrial or marine ecology. The program involves extensive field and laboratory experiences.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry to the Bachelor of Science major in Ecology and Environmental Biology requires English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73%, or equivalent completion of ESAL 0570 with ESAL 0580, or ENGL 0600 or ENGL 0601. As a Bachelor of Science major, applicants must also present Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 at C+ or better, Chemistry 11, Pre-calculus 12 at a minimum C+ completed within the past two years, and Physics 11 (or PHYS 1130); the programme page recommends reviewing these prerequisites before applying. No international English test score is stated on the programme page itself; Thompson Rivers University's English language proficiency requirements set IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 20, for direct entry into academic programmes. No portfolio, interview or work-experience condition is stated.

Application Details

Start Date: Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
Application Deadline: No separate date is published for this program, so TRU's general undergraduate deadlines apply. Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents): 1 May for the September (Fall) intake; 1 September for the January (Winter) intake; 1 January for the May (Summer) intake. International applicants work to a separate published set, which differs for the winter and summer intakes: 1 May for September; 1 October for January; 1 February for May. Applications for most programs open 1 October. A deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day, and TRU keeps accepting applications after the date where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early.

About Thompson Rivers University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1970
Students: 31,000
Programs: 216
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Ecology and Environmental Biology: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) award?

Thompson Rivers University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Ecology & Conservation on completion of this programme.

How long does Ecology and Environmental Biology: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Ecology and Environmental Biology: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 875 per credit (CAD 162 per credit for local students).

Can Ecology and Environmental Biology: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Thompson Rivers University.

What language is Ecology and Environmental Biology: Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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