Environment and Society (Environmental Sciences) Diploma at Capilano University

If their passions lie in seeking new directions for our planet and society, helping to fight climate change and the depletion of natural resources, the Environment and Society—Environmental Science Diploma is the program for students. In the diploma, students take essential science courses in key disciplines, including biology, botany, chemistry, computer sciences, ecology, geography, research and statistics. Students also take electives in Indigenous and First Nations topics, social sciences and writing.

Faculty: Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Intake: Fall 2027, Spring 2027  |  Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Throughout the program, students study in small classes, receiving mentorship from expert instructors who combine theoretical concepts with practical, applied learning. Turn their diploma into a degree After completing the first two years of the Environment and Society (Environmental Sciences) diploma, boost their career prospects by moving into the Bachelor of Environment and Society (Environmental Sciences) degree program.

Career pathways

Career paths include: Biological technologist/technician; Environmental educator; Fisheries Technician; GIS technician; Junior wildlife rehabilitator; Outdoor educator; Research assistant; Wildlife assistant; Wildlife naturalist.

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