I have my Diploma - now what?

Students in the Forest Resources Technology program are well prepared to begin a career in forestry; however, for those who are interested in continuing their education, there are a variety of related education options.

UBC - B.S.F Forest Operations or Forest Resources Management

Our Post Diploma Bridging Year allows Technology graduates to transfer directly into third year of the Forest Resources Management or Forest Operations degrees offered at UBC (the Vancouver campus). For more information see our program page.

VIU – B.A. Geography, Natural Resource Management

Students undertaking the Geography degree in Natural Resource Management will be challenged to think critically from a variety of perspectives, analyze problems and seek resolutions to natural resource conflicts. For more information see the Forestry Transfer Option on the Geography department website.

VIU - Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications

The Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications provides skills training in geographic information systems (GIS) to university and college graduates who wish to strengthen their employment opportunities in GIS applications – an area that is in high demand around the world.

VIU - Resource Management Officer Technology

The Resource Management Officer Technology courses at Vancouver Island University provide academic training and practical experience required for preparation for careers related to the protection and management of Canada's fisheries, wildlife, and parks resources.