Master Of Forestry In Renewable Resources

University of Alberta

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Masters Degrees

Qualification

20 Months

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$6378

Fee

Description
Requierments
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Scholarships

Graduate studies in the Department of Renewable Resources encompass a broad spectrum of scientific and management applications in natural and managed landscapes. Graduate studies in the Department of Renewable Resources fall within five major research themes briefly defined as: Conservation Biology, Forest Ecology and Management, Agriculture and the Environment, Reclamation and Restoration of Land and Water, and Environmental Soil Science. Thesis research is conducted within the major research themes, however, the following eight fields of study are the approved specializations for the thesis-based programs: 1) Agro forestry (MSc only) 2) Conservation Biology 3) Forest Biology and Management 4) Land Reclamation and Remediation 5) Protected Areas and Wildland Management 6) Soil Science 7) Water and Land Resources 8) Wildlife Ecology and Management. Inquiries should be directed to the Associate Chair (Graduate Programs), Department of Renewable Resources. Prospective students should note that the Renewable Resources program is integrated within the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. The Master of Forestry program is a course-based program for students wishing to obtain a post-graduate education in forestry. Students are required to complete a minimum of ?30 in coursework, including a project equivalent to ?6 to ?12. Coursework: ?18 to ?24 in graduate-level coursework Courses must be chosen in consultation with the supervisor and the Associate Chair (Graduate Programs) relevant to the topic of the project and within the realm of forestry. Research Project: REN R 906 (a project equivalent to ?6) OR REN R 912 (a project equivalent to ?12) Ethics Requirement: Students must fulfill the FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement within the first 6 months of their program through two courses: GET (Graduate Ethics Training), a web-based course offered by FGSR (5 hours) CORE (Course On Research Ethics), a web-based course offered by NSERC (3 hours) Length of Program: The program is designed to be completed in 16 to 20 months. However, with a heavier than normal course load, the program can be completed in 10 months, or it may be completed on a part-time basis over a maximum period of 6 years. The maximum time to complete the course-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

For international students

The Department's minimum admission requirements are an appropriate undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last ?60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. Applicants to the Master of Forestry must have a BSc in Forestry or a BSc in an allied discipline such as Geography, Biological Sciences, Agriculture or Environmental and Conservation Sciences. English Language Proficiency: a TOEFL score of 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent, Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): Minimum score of 85 International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 on each band (Academic) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Overall minimum score of 59 The application deadlines: March 15 for September admission.

20 Months - Full time

Fee

CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,378) per yearStandard Fee - Thesis-Based yearly fee: CAN $8,874, Course-Based fee: CAN $1,901.52 per 3 credit course; Non-Standard fee - CAN $9,507.93 (Annual fee) Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

University of Alberta, North Campus, EDMONTON, Alberta (AB), T6G 2R3, Canada

Peter Fuglem Memorial Award in Forestry

Value of scholarship

Total Value: CAN $2,100

How to applay

By nomination only. Students should contact their department for details on the application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty). The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Satisfactory academic standing Forest Biology & Management Preference given to a student studying wildland fire Based on academic achievement, demonstrated community involvement, leadership and volunteer activities Open to Canadian citizens Open to permanent residents Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs Open to applicants in doctoral programs Open to applicants in masters programs Open to PT or FT Students

Who can applay

All international

Herbert and Jeannette Hall Graduate Scholarship in Forestry

Value of scholarship

CAD$3,600.00 (US$ 2,615) total value

How to applay

By nomination only. Students should contact their department for details on their application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty). The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Nominee must be entering or continuing in a graduate degree program in forestry Forestry On the basis of academic merit Open to Canadian citizens. Open to permanent residents. Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits. Open to applicants in doctoral programs. Open to applicants in masters programs. Open to applicants in course-based study programs. Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs.

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