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Natural Resource Law Enforcement Post-Degree Diploma

Vancouver Island University

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2025 #1201-1400

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Natural Resource Law Enforcement Post-Degree Diploma is a postgraduate diploma in Forestry & Natural Resources programme taught at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 5,300 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Forestry & Natural Resources
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,300 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: viu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This degree extends VIU's existing two-year Resource Management Officer Technology diploma, allowing its graduates to earn an undergraduate degree after two further years of coursework. It is designed as an advanced credential supporting career opportunities within natural resource conservation and protection.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.33 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Admission requires completion of an undergraduate degree specialising in Wildlife, Fisheries, Natural Resources Conservation, Forestry, or a related field from a recognised university, with a minimum GPA of 2.33 over the last 60 credits. Applicants must also hold valid Occupational Level 1 First Aid (or equivalent) and a Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) plus Restricted PAL (RPAL), both valid for the programme's duration, and must submit a personal profile and two referee forms and complete an interview. VIU notes good health and physical fitness are essential, and employing agencies may separately require a criminal-record check. No standardized English-language test score is published on the programme page; VIU's general admission requirements are referenced but not detailed.

Application Details

Start Date: Domestic (Canadian) applicants: 7 September 2027 (Fall intake) (Nanaimo). International applicants: 7 September 2027 (Fall intake) (Nanaimo). VIU lists one intake a year for this programme, in the Fall.
Application Deadline: Domestic (Canadian) applicants: apply 1 October 2026 – 31 March 2027 for the 7 September 2027 (Fall) intake (Nanaimo). International applicants: apply 1 October 2026 – 31 March 2027 for the 7 September 2027 (Fall) intake (Nanaimo). Dates are VIU's published application window for this program (as listed September 2026) and can change; apply through EducationPlannerBC.

About Vancouver Island University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 12,022
QS rank: #1201-1400
Programs: 150
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Natural Resource Law Enforcement Post-Degree Diploma award?

Vancouver Island University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Forestry & Natural Resources on completion of this programme.

How long does Natural Resource Law Enforcement Post-Degree Diploma take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Natural Resource Law Enforcement Post-Degree Diploma cost?

Tuition is CAD 5,300 per total for local students.

Can Natural Resource Law Enforcement Post-Degree Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Vancouver Island University.

What language is Natural Resource Law Enforcement Post-Degree Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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