Langara College offers a two-year diploma in environmental studies. The University College of the Cariboo offers a Bachelor of Natural Resources Science Degree. Royal Roads University offers a Bachelor of Science in environmental science. Admission requirements to these programs generally include the completion of grade 12 or equivalent, with English, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. Upgrading is available at all public colleges and university colleges.
Several institutions offer two-year technology diploma programs in fish, wildlife and recreation.
BCIT offers a Fish, Wildlife and Recreation option as one of the Renewable Resources cooperative diploma programs. Selkirk College offers a Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology Diploma and an optional post-diploma Advanced Certificate in Renewable Resources. Relevant one-year certificate programs may be available, but students are advised to complete the second year to receive a diploma of technology, which is required by most employers. Okanagan University College has a freshwater science bachelor of science program. Admission requirements for these three programs generally include graduation from grade 12 or equivalent, with English 12, biology 11, mathematics 11 and one science 12.