Environmental Assessment And Restoration at Lethbridge Polytechnic - Program overview

Program overview

Admission Requirements

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Last updated on 2025-07-30

Program overview

Turn your passion for the environment into a rewarding career with a diploma in Environmental Assessment and Restoration at Lethbridge Polytechnic. This two-year program is designed for individuals who value nature and are committed to making a positive impact on the environment. Students will gain practical skills and knowledge necessary for protecting and restoring natural ecosystems, ensuring they thrive for future generations. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, allowing students to engage directly with the environment while developing essential scientific, legal, and technological skills.

Program structure

The Environmental Assessment and Restoration program is structured to provide a comprehensive education over a duration of two years. The program includes:

Hands-on learning experiences in various environmental settings.
Access to over 8 dedicated labs for environmental assessment and research.
Opportunities to participate in field studies, which are mandatory and scheduled throughout the program.
Options to transfer into the Bachelor of Ecosystem Management program for further education.

This program is delivered in a face-to-face format on the main campus, ensuring students receive direct instruction and support from experienced instructors in a collaborative learning environment.

Featured Experiences

The Environmental Assessment and Restoration program offers a variety of unique experiences that enhance learning and professional development:

Field studies that provide real-world experience in environmental assessment and restoration.
Access to state-of-the-art labs dedicated to environmental research.
Opportunities to work closely with industry professionals and fellow students.
Recognition as the first step towards becoming a professional agrologist (P.Ag.) by the Alberta Institute of Agrologists.
Hands-on training in various environmental techniques and practices.

Career Options

Graduates of the Environmental Assessment and Restoration program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

Environmental Assessment Officer: Responsible for evaluating the environmental impact of projects and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Environmental Compliance Officer: Monitors and enforces environmental laws and regulations within organizations.
Environmental Technologist: Works on the technical aspects of environmental projects, including data collection and analysis.
Pollution Prevention Officer: Focuses on strategies to reduce pollution and promote sustainable practices in industries.
Reclamation Technologist: Specializes in restoring damaged land and ecosystems to their natural state.
Water Quality Technologist: Monitors and assesses water quality to ensure it meets health and safety standards.
Watershed Management Coordinator: Oversees the management and protection of watershed areas to maintain ecological balance.

With a strong job placement rate, many graduates find related employment within a year of completing the program, making it a promising pathway for those passionate about environmental stewardship.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2025-07-30

Program overview

Academic Requirements

International applications are evaluated on a competitive basis, taking into account factors such as grades, English language proficiency, and campus diversity.

As part of the admissions process, you need to send your transcripts and proof of the academic credentials you have earned to date to the Lethbridge Polytechnic Admissions Office.

Certified official documents issued by your high school, college or university sent in a sealed envelope bearing the institution’s seal, stamp or signature are required. Certified English translations for all documents originally written in a language other than English must be supplied. Translations must be complete, word-for-word and in the same format as the original document.

Note: No academic credentials or transcripts are required for English as a Second Language studies.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, the following relevant documents are required based on your country:

Afghanistan: Baccalauria
Bangladesh: Higher Secondary Certificate
China, People's Republic of: Senior Secondary Graduation Certificate
India: Senior School Certificate; Higher Secondary School Certificate; Intermediate Certificate
Malaysia: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelarajan Malaysia (STPM)
Vietnam: Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong (Diploma of Completion of Secondary School)

For any clarification and support regarding the Academic Requirements, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

An international applicant or exchange student must present qualifications comparable to those of Canadian applicants, which include meeting the English language proficiency requirement.

For the Environmental Assessment And Restoration Diploma program, the following English language proficiency tests are accepted:

IELTS Academic: 6.0; no band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT: 80
PTE (Pearson) Academic: 54
CAEL: 60; 60 in Writing, 50 in all other bands
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced: Minimum score of 169, and a minimum 169 in each sub score.
Cambridge English Qualifications: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score of 169, and a minimum 169 in each sub score.
Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First: Minimum score of 169, and a minimum 169 in each sub score.
Duolingo: 110
Grade 12 English: Minimum English 30-2 or equivalent from a recognized country.
1 post-secondary English course: From an accredited English-speaking post-secondary institution from a recognized country.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Minimum C grade in EAP 0096, 0097, 0098 at Lethbridge Polytechnic.
Full-time secondary studies in English: Successful completion of 3 years of full-time secondary education at an English-medium school in a recognized country within 2 years prior to application.
Full-time post-secondary studies in English: Successful completion of 1 year of full-time post-secondary education at an English-medium school in a recognized country within 2 years prior to application.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

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