The Bachelor of Science in Landscape Conservation and Management at the University of Northern British Columbia is designed for students passionate about addressing contemporary environmental challenges and ensuring the health of ecosystems for future generations. You will explore integrated landscapes that balance biodiversity, Indigenous rights, ecosystem services, and resource extraction. This undergraduate degree equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to identify, plan, monitor, and manage conservation values within parks, recreation, and tourism sectors, fostering a deeper understanding of policy, citizen science, and sustainable development. You will learn to integrate economic and social benefits, preparing you for a vital role in environmental stewardship.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over four years, providing you with a comprehensive learning experience. You will engage with theoretical concepts and technical skills through coursework that emphasizes landscape and ecosystem-level processes, considering human activities across various ecological scales. Through practical application, you will gain proficiency in using cutting-edge tools and data for planning and managing multiple values across space and time. You will graduate with the ability to inform policy, conduct systematic conservation planning, and contribute to the sustainable management of natural resources, opening pathways to careers in environmental consulting, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.