Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Renewable Resource Management

The Bachelor of Science in Renewable Resource Management [B.Sc.(RRM)] is a four-year degree program offered by the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources. This program focuses on the sustainable use of land, water, and plant resources, providing students with essential skills and knowledge in applied sciences and resource management.

Program Overview

The Resource Science specialization provides hands-on, practical experience in field measurement and assessment. Students will learn about:

• Environmental site assessment and soil landscape relationships
• In-field understanding of the spatial relationships of ecosites and soil units
• Remediation and reclamation practices
• Analysis and aggregation of field data
• Application of ecological land classification

Sample First-Year Schedule

A first-year schedule sample for the degree program might include:

• Fall Term:
  • BIOL 120: The Nature of Life
  • CHEM 112: General Chemistry I Structure Bonding and Properties of Materials
  • ECON 111: Introductory Microeconomics
  • EVSC 110: Renewable Resources and Environment
  • HIST 155*: History Matters Science and Environment
• Winter Term:
  • BIOL 121: The Diversity of Life
  • GEOG 120: Introduction to Global Environmental Systems
  • MATH 104: Elementary Calculus
  • INDG 107: Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies
  • RRM 114: Introductory Resource Economics and Policy

Featured Classes

Some of the classes students might take while completing this degree include:

• RRM 301: Field Course in Renewable Resource Management: A 19-day field course providing training in the recognition of land forms, wetlands, plant communities, and soil units in the field.
• RRM 312: Natural Resource Management and Indigenous Peoples: Explores the concepts, practices, and issues associated with the management of land and resources by Canada's Indigenous Peoples.
• RRM 421: Group Project in Renewable Resource Management: An independent group study providing experience in the principles and practice of executing a project in renewable resource management.

Why Study Here?

The program offers:

• Career skills: Excellent industry-endorsed scientific training and a foundation of marketable career skills.
• Small class sizes: A setting that combines the advantages of a full-scale university with the benefits of a small, specialized program.
• Research: Commitment to finding solutions to sustainably feed a hungry and growing world.
• Opportunities to get involved: Several student clubs in the college to join and enhance the university experience.
• Collaborative environment: Faculty and researchers actively collaborate across the university, as well as nationally and internationally.

Careers

The Resource Science degree prepares students for careers in renewable resource management, focusing on the management of land, biotic, and water resources. Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Bioremediation of Contaminated Land
• Vegetation Management technicians
• Environmental Advocacy
• Environmental Consulting and Regulating
• Environmental Research
• Forestry and Agroforestry
• Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
• Indigenous Peoples’ Resource Management
• Parks and Land Management

Tuition Estimates

Estimated costs for the first year:

• Canadian students:
  • Tuition: $8,419
  • Student fees: $1,308.24
  • Books: $1,500
  • Total: $11,227.24
• International students:
  • Tuition: $40,747
  • Student fees: $1,308.24
  • Books: $1,500
  • Total: $43,555.24

Program Option

The Bachelor of Science in Renewable Resource Management [B.Sc.(RRM)] is offered by the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements depend on the student's situation, including their education level and where they attended high school. Requirements can be viewed based on these factors.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by start term:

• Winter: December 1 (documents due: December 15)
• Spring: April 1 (documents due: May 1)
• Summer: May 1 (documents due: June 1)
• Fall: May 1 (documents due: June 1)

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• Agribusiness
• Applied Plant Ecology
• Environmental Biology
• Environmental Science
• Soil Science
• Sustainability