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Bachelor of Science in Forest Ecology and Management

Canada

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What will I learn?

Gain the education you need to become a Registered Professional Forester while developing a comprehensive knowledge of the science, philosophy, and practice of managing forested ecosystems.

Program Details:

The Forestry Ecology and Management degree introduces you to contemporary knowledge and techniques drawn from a variety of disciplines in the natural and social sciences.

Through study and active learning experiences, you'll obtain a consistent and broad background in coursework that encompasses foundational and integrative forestry management topics.

Challenge conventional knowledge paradigms and approaches to forest management while pursuing minors in specialized areas for advanced expertise.

Forestry education and research at UNBC involves experiential learning at two research forests—the 10,000-hectare Aleza Lake Research Forest near Prince George and the 13,000-hectare John Prince Research Forest near Fort St. James.

Career Paths:

  • Silviculturist
  • Woodlands manager
  • Registered Professional Forester

This program is accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board and meets certification requirements for the Association of BC Forest Professionals.

This degree also provides a strong foundation for a research career or pursuing your master's or PhD.

Co-op and honours options also available.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Environment

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$28,331.30 (US$ 20,387) per year
Tuition and Student fee: CAN $28,331.30 approx. per academic year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

6 January 2025, 5 May 2025

Venue

University of Northern British Columbia

Prince George Campus,

3333 University Way,

PRINCE GEORGE,

British Columbia (BC),

V2N 4Z9, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements may vary from country to country, Students who complete their studies at an appropriate high school and/or recognized post-secondary institution will be considered for admission.

English language requirement:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test, with not less than 20 in each of the Reading, Listening, Writing or Speaking components; score of at least 230 in the computer-based test or at least 570 in the paper-based test.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic score of at least 6.5 overall, with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules;

Duolingo English Test score of 105 or higher;

MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of at least 80, with a minimum of 3 on the Speaking Rating Scale;

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) or the CAEL CE (Computer Edition) Assessment score of at least 70, with no subtest below 60;

A grade of B or better on Cambridge English Qualification C1 Advanced;

PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): overall score of 65, with not less than 60 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Deadline: September intake: March 1; January intake: June 1.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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