Master of Science in Forestry (MSc)

at The University of British Columbia

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The MSc in Forestry program requires completion of a thesis, a Forestry oral communications course (FRST 544 or approved alternate), and other approved courses for a total of 30 credits. Thesis work can be worth 6, 12, or 18 credits, with the corresponding number of course credits adjusted accordingly. In addition to FRST 544, FRST 545 (Scientific Writing) is recommended for all international students. FRST 547 (Forestry in BC) is strongly recommended for all students from outside of British Columbia, or from non-forestry backgrounds.
 

Thesis credit weight and courses are selected at the start of your program, in consultation with your supervisor. The master’s defense must be successfully passed, and the completed master’s thesis must meet the requirements of the Faculty of Graduate & Post-doctoral Studies. Time in program for Forestry MASc/MSc students varies, depending on the nature of the student’s research. The average timeline is 3 years

MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
 

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:
 

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States
   

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements.
 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:
 

TOEFL: Overall score requirement: 100
 

IELTS: Overall score requirement: 6.5

The fees for Master of Science in Forestry (MSc) may vary from $9,000 to $20,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.