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Conservation Science and Practice at University of Northern British Columbia
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Environment · Prince George campus
What average do you need for UNBC Conservation Science and Practice?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UNBC works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Wildland Conservation and Recreation, Landscape Conservation and Management, BSc Honours, Conservation Science and Practice.
What courses do you need?
UNBC's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- Four additional 4U/4M courses
- Recommended
- SBI3U Biology (Life Sciences 11) or SBI4U Biology (Anatomy and Physiology 12), needed for the major
- MHF4U Advanced Functions (Pre-Calculus 12, minimum 50% for Wildland Conservation and Recreation, 60% for Landscape Conservation and Management), needed for the major
How much does UNBC Conservation Science and Practice cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year, $24,900 in all
- Student fees
- $1,200 first year, $4,600 to $5,000 in all
- Residence and meals
- $14,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $25,600 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Prince George, $711 a month
What do life sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UNBC Conservation Science and Practice lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- BiologistStudy living things for a government, a university or a consulting firm. The degree is the easy part; the funding is the hard part.$83kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Medical Laboratory TechnologistRun the tests behind most diagnoses: blood, tissue, bacteria, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, the genetic code). Two to three years of school and good job prospects.$81kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Family DoctorAbout ten years of university and residency, then work that is needed in every province.$232kTypical pay9 to 11 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study life sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Applied BiologyUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Bachelor of Natural Resource ScienceTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published; applications ranked by grades | $4,953 |
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Animal BiologyTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| BiologyUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Environmental ScienceSFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| Global Environmental SystemsSFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| Indigenous Land StewardshipUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Molecular Life SciencesUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) (unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) ; unbc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) (unbc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) (unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) ; unbc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: unbc.ca (opens in a new tab) ((Fees: Housing and Residence Life Fees, Residence Meal Plan) ; unbc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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