Study PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Sciences at Lakehead University in Canada, Faculty of Natural Resources Management

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Sciences

Canada

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What will I learn?

The PhD in Natural Resources Management is a research-based program focused on the development of researchers in the field of forest sciences, including, but not limited to the following subject areas: biodiversity in forest environments conservation biology evolutionary ecology forest ecology and ecological processes forest entomology and pathology forest fire management and ecology forest management, economics and operations forest recreation forest soils and soil conservation forest genetics and tree improvement population and community ecology remote sensing and photogrammetry silviculture sustainable forest management tree morphology and physiology watershed ecology, forest hydrology and water quality wildlife/animal habitat management and conservation and wood science. Students in this program are expected to complete all requirements within a minimum of nine terms (3 years) up to a maximum of twelve terms (4 years) of continuous full-time registration. Candidates must meet a minimum residency of three terms, two of which must be consecutive.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Natural Resources Management

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$23,000.01 (US$ 16,532) per year
Books/Supplies 1000

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Thunder Bay

955 Oliver Road,

Thunder Bay,

Ontario,

P7B 5E1, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$23,000.01 (US$ 16,532) per year
Books/Supplies 1000

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Thunder Bay

955 Oliver Road,

Thunder Bay,

Ontario,

P7B 5E1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Normally, an applicant to the program would be expected to have completed a Master's degree in Forestry, related science or an allied discipline; however, students lacking the appropriate background will be required to complete additional courses (up to 2 FCEs at the graduate level) to cover deficiencies as determined by the Supervisory Committee and approved by the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60

Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)

Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110

International English Language Testing System (

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

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