Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (PhD)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (PhD) cost?

  CAD 8,112 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  4 to 6 years (UNBC states the average length of f…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Programme-specific: UNBC states applicants must have a minimum 3.33 (or equivalent) cumulative GPA on graded graduate-level coursework to be considered for admission. The programme requires 9 credit hours of interdisciplinary core courses (NRES 801-3, NRES 802-3 and NRES 803-3). || General doctoral admission (UNBC 2026-27 Graduate Academic Calendar, Admissions and Regulations). General graduate admission (UNBC 2026-27 Graduate Academic Calendar, Admissions and Regulations): applicants must normally hold a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Minimum admission requirements for credentials completed outside Canada are set by country and published on UNBC's graduate admission website. A complete application requires unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (with English translations where required; international applicants must also upload proof of degree), a statement of academic interest, and referee names and institutional email addresses. Higher entrance standards or different GPA requirements may be set by individual programs. Source: https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/graduate/admissions · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Exempt from submitting a test: French-speaking Canadians and Canadian First Nations language speakers; applicants who have completed a degree program entirely in English at a recognized institution in a country approved by UNBC where English is an official language may be exempted (the Office of the Registrar maintains the list of test-exempt countries). Accepted in place of IELTS/TOEFL: CAEL or CAEL CE overall 70 with no subtest below 60; CELPIP (CELPIT-A Academic Reading and Writing 4H, CELL Listening 4H, CELTOP Speaking 4H); MELAB 85 final score with 3 in the speaking test; a final grade of 3.00 (B) or better in both UNBC English Language Studies 50 and English Language Studies 170, obtained concurrently and before applying; 3.00 (B) or better in an articulated BCCAT EAP 4 program. Test results must be sent directly from the testing agency and are valid for two years. Source: https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/graduate/admissions · GRE/GMAT: GRE requirements are prescribed by individual programs; for some programs completion may be mandatory, and UNBC reserves the right to require a GRE score (Subject and General Tests) from any applicant, with voluntary submission possibly facilitating admission. UNBC's GRE institution code is 0320. No GRE or GMAT requirement is published for this program. Source: https://www.unbc.ca/calendar/graduate/admissions · Application fee: CAD 153.00 - international graduate application fee, non-refundable, due on submitting the application on EducationPlannerBC. Source: https://www.unbc.ca/international/fees-and-expenses · Deposit: CAD 1500.00 - international graduate admission deposit; it is applied to tuition and fees and is due two weeks after notification of admission. Source: https://www.unbc.ca/international/fees-and-expenses

• Is there a scholarship?

  UNBC provides a 2-year Doctoral Tuition Award for eligible doctoral students equivalent to the value of tuition (excluding student fees), renewable for a further 2 years if the student meets the academic and progress requirements. The Academic Calendar states students entering a Doctoral program for the first time may be eligible for a Doctoral tuition scholarship for the initial two years of registration, renewable for a further two consecutive years if progress is deemed satisfactory. UNBC also publishes graduate awards at. Sources: and View scholarship page