Master of Forestry

Branch out and explore UNB's Forestry and Environmental Management graduate programs. Weve been teaching the science of forestry for over 100 years, helping countless students manage and protect the planet's natural resources for generations to come.

Ranked among the best in North America, our department's collaborative learning environment gives students the ability to examine environmental problems from both a biophysical and a socioeconomic perspective. Graduates are well-equipped to succeed in a variety of roles in the forestry industry, growing into respected environmental leaders, natural resource managers, conservationists, project coordinators and researchers.

Study Options: Coursework, Thesis, Report, Project-Based
Duration: One - two (Masters), 16 months (MEM), four years (PhD)
Entry Terms: Fall (MEM, MScF, MF, MScFE, MFE, MScEM, PhD), Winter (MScF, MF, MScFE, MFE, MScEM, PhD), Summer (MScF, MF, MScFE, MFE, MScEM, PhD)

With the exception of the MEM program applicants must contact faculty prior to applying to secure research supervision
Applicants should hold an undergraduate in science forestry environmental studies social ecology or the equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum 3.0 B average
Applicants to the PhD program should have a masters degree from a recognized university
Applicants must submit a complete application including three references a resume and a statement of interest
International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed international English language testing system IELTS band 7
Applicants who attended postsecondary institutions outside Canada or the United States must provide a WES ICAP evaluation listing all prior postsecondary education they have obtained The review committee also reserves the right to ask for a WES ICAP evaluation in other cases where this evaluation is needed to accurately assess an applicants credentials The WES ICAP evaluation ensures certified expert translation of academic standing and degree credentials and expedites the subsequent review and decision process