Graduate Dgree Programs in Forestry

University of British Columbia

Master of Applied Science in Forestry (MASc)

Quick Facts

Degree

Master of Applied Science

Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Mode of delivery

On campus

Specialization

Forestry

Program Components

Coursework + Thesis required

Faculty

Faculty of Forestry

Overview
UBC Forestry offers a research (thesis) -based Master's program within a Science (MSc) or an Applied Science (MASc) credential. Thesis Master's students receive training in research techniques, and also make contributions in their own right to the body of knowledge. The type of work undertaken by an MSc or MASc student tends to be focused, looking at a specific problem, and is generally completed within 2-3 years.
Students with a background in Engineering (e.g. Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) or higher degree in engineering) will receive the MASc degree whereas students with a background in science, applied science, agricultural sciences, social science or forestry will receive the MSc.

Fees	Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat	International
Application Fee	$100.00	$162.00
Tuition *
Installments per year	3	3
Tuition per installment	$1,569.22	$2,756.86
Tuition per year	$4,707.66	$8,270.58
Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible)		$3,200.00 (-)
Other Fees and Costs
Student Fees (yearly)	$857.00 (approx.)
Costs of living (yearly)	starting at $13,561.00 (check cost calculator)

Completion Rates & Times

This program has a graduation rate of 100% based on 6 students admitted between 2006 - 2009. Based on 7 graduations between 2012 - 2015 the minimum time to completion is 1.99 years and the maximum time is 3.32 years with an average of 2.52 years of study. All calculations exclude leave times.

Master of Forestry (MF)






Master of Science in Forestry (MSc)



Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM)

Quick Facts

Degree

Master of Sustainable Forest Management

Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Mode of delivery

On campus

Registration options

Full-time

Specialization

Forestry

Program Components

Coursework only

Faculty

Faculty of Forestry

Overview

The Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM) is a 9-month, course-based master’s program that prepares students for careers as forestry professionals and sets the stage for life-long learning. The program begins in August and consists of field-work experience as well as course work, with students completing graduation requirements the following April. Students in the MSFM program come from various backgrounds with bachelor degrees in ecology, physical geography, environmental sciences, forestry or allied disciplines.
The MSFM provides advanced study in natural resource stewardship. Program components include: tree and stand dynamics, forest to landscape: structure and function, forest management, economics and administration of forestry, leadership skills, communication and critical reasoning, information acquisition and analysis, professionalism and ethics.

Fees	Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat	International
Application Fee	$100.00	$162.00
Tuition *
Installments per year	3	3
Tuition per installment	$5,863.17	$9,637.00
Program Fee	$17,589.51	$28,911.00
Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible)		Not applicable
Other Fees and Costs
Student Fees (yearly)	$857.00 (approx.)
Costs of living (yearly)	starting at $13,561.00 (check cost calculator)

Career Options

With real world experience and hands-on projects, graduates of the MSFM program are well positioned for employment. After graduation, you will know how to design and implement site and landscape level plans that integrate the environmental, social and economic components of sustainability. Graduates are now employed in both the public and private sector, primarily in Western Canada. Read about recent graduates who have gained employment directly after finishing the program; some students received offers before the end of the program.

Master of International Forestry (MIF)