Gain a broad and in-depth understanding of natural resources, including not only biology, ecology and scientific method, but sector-specific resource management for forestry, fisheries, range and recreation. The BNRS program provides hands-on learning in the field and opportunities for undergraduate research and study abroad.
In a world where specialization is the norm, professionals who are well versed in all aspects of natural resources are in demand.
This unique program consists of 120 credits which can be completed in four or five-years on a full-time basis, or up to seven- years on a part-time basis once admitted to the program. You will take courses in biology, chemistry, ecology, scientific methods, and specific resource management courses.
The program prepares you for a wide range of natural resource sector careers and for further study in graduate school. You will be ready to work in resource management and planning for government or industry.
For students interested in certification by a professional association, TRU is seeking accreditation for selected specific courses from the Association of British Columbia Professional Foresters.
Fees based on (15 credits/5 courses)
Enrollment Cycles
January 2024
May 2024
September 2024
Entry Requirements
Selective admission
Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum C (or equivalent)
Life Sciences 11 (or equivalent)
Chemistry 11 (or equivalent)
Students with Anatomy & Physiology 12, Chemistry 12 and Physics 12 (or equivalent) will be given preference.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 each year
If you don’t meet the requirements
You can take upgrading courses at TRU to help you meet the requirements of this program.
YEAR 1
FALL SEMESTER
Principles of Biology 1
Introduction to University Writing
Calculus 1
Calculus for the Biological Sciences 1
The Science and Management of Natural Resources
Dendrology 1
WINTER SEMESTER
Principles of Biology 2
Critical Thinking and Writing for Science and Technology
Dendrology 2
Forest Ecology and Silvics 1
Critical Reading and Writing
YEAR TWO
FALL SEMESTER
Food Systems at a Local Level and Beyond
Biometrics
Chemical Bonding and Organic Chemistry
Introduction to the Study of Soils
Forest Ecology and Silvics 2
Canadian Native Peoples
WINTER SEMESTER
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Forest Mensuration
Diversity and Ecology of the Vertebrates
Ichthyology
YEAR THREE
FALL SEMESTER
Silviculture
Limnology
Natural Resource Entomology
Natural Resource Pathology
Fire Ecology and Management
WINTER SEMESTER
Geographic Information Systems
Population Biology
Economics of Climate Change
Grassland Ecology
YEAR FOUR
FALL SEMESTER
Range Management
Wildlife Management and Conservation 1: Theory and Principles
Fisheries Management
Watershed Management
Natural Resource Policy and Planning
WINTER SEMESTER
Wildlife Management and Conservation 2: Practice and Application
