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Resource Science
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. RRM)
Learn how to get the most out of your degree and prepare for your future career.
Sustainable management of our land and plant resources, a key goal in the 21st Century, requires both applied science and management skills, with an understanding of the broader societal context. Renewable Resource Management, Resource Science provides students with hands-on, practical experience in field measurement, assessment and the role of management in society.
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Learn more about studying resource science at USask and apply for admission.
Explore your major
Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all major requirements.
The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.
RRM 114.3 | Introductory Resource Economics and Policy
EVSC 110.3 | Renewable Resources and Environment
INDG 107.3 | Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies
You choose
- From a variety of foundational science courses needed to build skills and knowledge in resource management
Academic tips
- Explore information about your major in the course and program catalogue
- Meet with an academic advisor for help choosing your courses and planning your degree
- Visit the student Learning Hub for help developing your academic skills
- Visit AgBio Student Services to find out about unique supports for AgBio students
What will I learn?
- 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
Gain relevant experience
- Enroll in a First Year Research Experience (FYRE) course to have a meaningful research, scholarly, or artistic experience
- Consider enrolling in an experiential learning course
- Consider a study abroad experience to earn credit toward your degree
- Have a FYRE Experience in EVSC 110.3, Renewable Resources and Environment
Create local and global connections
- Visit the USask Community Centre to make connections and build community
- Get involved in your campus community through student groups, campus rec, and USask events
- Before you register in your first-year courses, sign up to be a part of a Learning Community
- Get to know your faculty and their research interests
- Join the Environmental Bioresource Students Association (EBSA)
Get career ready
- Meet with a career educator at Career Services to explore your career possibilities
- Take a career assessment to learn more about your strengths, personality, interests, and values
- Create your résumé and cover letter to take advantage of part-time and summer job opportunities
- Develop your LinkedIn profile to begin building your professional brand
Explore your major
Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all major requirements.
The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.
RRM 215.3 | Identification of Saskatchewan Plants and Soils
RRM 301.9 | Field Course in Renewable Resource Management
RRM 323.2 | Resource Data and Environmental Modeling
You choose
- From other required senior courses needed to build skills and knowledge in resource management
Academic tips
- Apply for scholarships and awards
- Declare your major to the College of Agriculture and Bioresources
- Meet with a faculty advisor to check degree requirements and get advice on choosing upper year courses
Add to your major
Choose from a variety of minors and certificates to complement your major.
Gain relevant experience
- Explore undergraduate research opportunities with faculty
- Meet with the Study Abroad Coordinator or an ISSAC International Education Officer to explore your study abroad options
- Check the AgBio events calendar for opportunities to participate in Ecohack or the AgBio Challenge
- Run for a member-at-large spot on the executive of EBSA
- Sign up for a Student Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) or apply for a summer research student position with the Department of Soil Science
- Get involved in research by applying for a research assistantship
Create local and global connections
- Engage with your community through volunteering and Co-Curricular Record activities
- Meet with new people and grow your cultural understanding through Building Bridges and the Global Connections Network
- Volunteer to support your department at Choose your Major Day or Ag in the City
Get career ready
- Discover job opportunities, explore career options, and meet professionals at Career Services events and career fairs
- Explore experiential learning opportunities to gain relevant experience and skills
- Expand your professional network on LinkedIn
- Get a better understanding of your career possibilities through career informational interviews
- Conduct occupational research through Job Bank and LinkedIn
- Attend RBC Learn to Work, Work to Learn events
- Attend the Agriculture and Bioresources Career Fair and connect with potential employers
Career readiness competencies
Career Readiness Competencies are transferable skill sets that will prepare you for the world of work and include the top attributes that employers are looking for:
- Career & Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity & Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
Explore your major
Learn more about some of the required major-specific courses for this degree. View the course and program catalogue or meet with an academic advisor to understand all major requirements.
The courses listed here and in the Course and Program Catalogue are not necessarily offered each year and do not represent the totality of your requirements.
RRM 421.6 | Group Project in Renewable Resource Management
EVSC 485.3 | Environmental Science Capstone Course
You choose
- From a variety of restricted elective courses to expand your knowledge and skills
Apply your new knowledge and build your skills in project management and collaboration working together on real issues in resource management and sustainability.
Consider applying to a graduate program
Choose from:
- Soil Science (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
- Plant Sciences (M.Sc., Ph.D.)
- Environment and Sustainability (M.E.S., Ph.D.)
Gain relevant experience
- Consider running for a leadership position with the EBSA or the USask Students' Union (USSU)
- Get involved in research by applying for a research assistantship
- Apply for a position as a student ambassador for the College of Agriculture and Bioresources
Create local and global connections
- Join the USask Alumni and Friends community
- Stay connected with the AgBio alumni network
Get career ready
- Update your résumé, cover letter and CV to apply for jobs
- Meet with Career Services to prepare for your interview
- If you are new to Canada, take time to learn about how to search for a job in Canada
- Become a student affiliate of the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists, the professional body for those performing environmental-related work in Saskatchewan
Career readiness competencies
Career Readiness Competencies are transferable skill sets that will prepare you for the world of work and include the top attributes that employers are looking for:
- Career & Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity & Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
Possible destinations
People with a resource science degree take their knowledge and skills into many different industries and occupations. Note that some of the career paths listed here require further education and training.
Career paths
- Bioremediation of Contaminated Land
- Environmental Advocacy
- Forestry and Agroforestry
- Environmental Consulting and Regulating
- Environmental Research
- Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
- Parks and Land Management
- Policy Researchers Indigenous Peoples’
- Resource Management
- Vegetation Management Technicians
The RRM program allows students to develop a wide variety of skills, which allows them to transition into many industries. The RRM field course is an exceptional opportunity for students to develop skills and to learn about different avenues within a specific industry. The GIS, plant and soil identifiaction skills are valuable within agricultural and forestry industries. Having these skills allows you to think about a problem or landscape in a holistic view, making your skills marketable.
—Kyle Hodgson, PAg. Senior Agrologist, Golder Associates Ltd.
Where do USask alumni work?
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- BHP Billiton
- Cameco
- City of Saskatoon
- David Suzuki Foundation
- Foresite Forest Management Specialists
- Golder
- Government of Alberta
- Government of Canada
- Husky Energy
- Parks Canada
- Sask Water Security Agency
- Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency
- Saskatchewan Wildfire Management
- SaskEnergy
- SaskPower
- University of Saskatchewan
- Weyerhauser
- X-Terra Environmental Services Ltd.
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"I have been working with students and graduates from the RRM Program at the University of Saskatchewan for over 5 years. Consistently, they exhibit a broad range of skills that are directly related to environmental consulting here in Saskatchewan and across the prairies. I find that the graduates are able to grasp and deal with many of the innuendos of consulting more quickly that graduates from programs with a narrower focus."
—Delaney, third-year RRM student
"This program has reinforced my understanding of the complexities surrounding resource management today and has helped me to develop and create effective skills in working within a group, working with multiple stakeholders, sustainable management, understanding ecological systems and current environmental threats all while increasing my passion for resource management."
—Austin, fourth-year RRM student