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| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | BSc Forestry, BSc Forest Business Management |
| Entrance Requirements: | BSc Forestry: Students applying from high school must present a min. overall average of 65% to be considered for admission, with at least 50% in each of the following 30 level subjects: English, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics; and one subject from either Humanities, Fine Arts, Sciences, or Optional Subjects. Transfer students must meet admission standards. Applicants who have completed 24 or more transferable postsecondary will be considered for admission on the basis of their admission grade point average (AGPA) if they have an AGPA of at least 5.0 and meet all other admission requirements. Transfer students with less than 24 units of transferable course work will be considered for admission on the basis of their high school matriculation average and the post-secondary course work. Students deficient in matriculation subjects may transfer University work in the same subject area as required. BSc Forestry Business Management: 2nd year standing, with a minimum completion of 30 units of university level credits normally the admission grade point average for application is 6.0. Students are recommended to complete the first year of the BSc in Forestry program. |
| Length of Program: | 4 years |
| Course Location: | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom |
| Certification: | Bachelor of Science in Forestry Degree Program |
| Aboriginal Content: | The Transition Year Program is a university credit access
program for students of Aboriginal ancestry. The objective
is to prepare Aboriginal students for admission into one of
eight faculties with complete transfer of all credits earned
while in the access program. For further information
contact: Office of Native Student Services. Tel (780) 492-5677; Fax (780) 492-1674 |
| Support Services: | Native Student Services offers a broad range of services to U of A Native students: education counselling, orientation rounds, plus personal, financial, career, and employment counselling, scholarships & bursaries, tutorials, social and cultural activities. |
| Accreditation: | Nationally recognized Forestry degree program. Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board (accredited for six years to June 30, 1999) |
| Other Information: | |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Dean's Office Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry & Home Economics 2-14 Agriculture-Forestry Centre University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 2H1 Phone: (780) 492-4931; Fax: (780) 492-0097 E-mail: dean.agforhe@ualberta.ca Internet: http://www.afhe.ualberta.ca |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | Natural Resources Management Program: graduate program, professional masters-level degree in resource management (MRM degree) |
| Entrance Requirements: | Graduation from a recognized university with a relevant specialized discipline, and 3.0 gr.pt. average or +. May be modified with extensive work experience related to resource management |
| Length of Program: | 4 semesters and research project in 2 summer semesters |
| Course Location: | Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Delivery Method: | Full time, part time and/or co-op education: classroom and field work/placement |
| Certification: | Masters-level degree, and under certain circumstances doctoral programs may be set up under special arrangements. Post-doctoral positions are also available. |
| Aboriginal Content: | There are various First Nation studies courses available through Secepemc Cultural Education Society (SCES) |
| Support Services: | SCES, Student Society and student services, counselling |
| Accreditation: | Not specified. |
| Other Information: | Financial support also available, including various Simon Fraser University scholarships, teaching assistant-ships, and research contracts |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Graduate Studies Chairman or The Director Natural Resources Management Program Faculty of Applied Sciences, Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Phone: (604)291-4659/4780; Fax: (604)291-4969 Internet: http://www.sfu.ca |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | The Faculty of Forestry offers four-year degree programs in the following five areas: Forest Resources Management (B.S.F.); Forest Operations (B.S.F.); Forest Science (B.Sc. Forestry); Natural Resources Conservation (B.Sc. Natural Resources Conservation); and Wood Products Processing (B.Sc. Wood Products Processing) |
| Entrance Requirements: | Applicants with Secondary Graduation must have met the
general University entrance requirements. Forestry
requirements are: English 12, Mathematics 12, two of
Biology 11, Chemistry 11, or Physics 11 (all three are
recommended), and one of Chemistry 12 or Physics 12
(depending on the program). Admission average varies
program to program and year to year. The University's
minimum acceptable average is 67%. Applicants from a College, University College or University who have completed at least 24 credits must have attained an overall Grade Point average of at least 2.0 in all credits attempted. Students entering with less than 24 credits of university-level work must also meet the secondary school requirements. Applicants with a two-year forestry technology diploma must have achieved an overall average of at least 65% in their program, plus have the required secondary school courses. Consideration will be given to individual cases of study in determining the exemptions that may be applied to the Forestry degree program. Aboriginal Admissions Policy. Aboriginal candidates who do not meet the current academic standing set by the individual faculties and schools, but who meet the university-wide academic minimum of 67% for first year programs, will be considered on an individual basis by the Faculty of Forestry and a representative of the First Nations House of Learning. Educational history, cultural knowledge, work experience, educational goals and achievements that indicate an ability to succeed at university will be considered. |
| Length of Program: | All undergraduate programs are designed to be completed in 4 years. The Wood Products Processing Program has a 5-year co-op option. |
| Course Location: | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Delivery Method: | Lectures, labs and field schools. Some courses are available through Guided Independent Study. |
| Certification: | B.S.F., B.Sc. (Forestry); B.Sc. (Wood Products Processing); B.Sc. (Natural Resources Conservation) |
| Aboriginal Content: | The 3rd year course Perspectives on First Nations and Forest Lands is offered annually. A number of other courses are incorporating aboriginal content into their curriculum. |
| Support Services: | Coordinator - First Nations Forestry Program supplements student services with the faculty. Support includes academic and personal advising, social/cultural gatherings and reference library. A wide range of support services including library, computer lab, childcare centre, and traditional and western counselling services available through First Nations House of Learning; UBC has an extensive range of support services. |
| Accreditation: | Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board; Association of BC Professional Foresters |
| Other Information: | Coordinator - First Nations Forestry Program Faculty of Forestry, UBC 2613 - 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Phone: (604)822-0651; Fax: (604)822-8645 |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | University of British Columbia Undergraduate Admissions Registrar's Office, Brock Hall 2016-1874 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 Phone: (604)822-3014; Fax: (604)822-3599 E-mail: registrar.admissions@ubc.ca Internet: http://www.forestry.ubc.ca |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | Environmental Studies BA; Resource Based Tourism BA; Environmental Science BSc; Environmental Planning BSc; Natural Resources Management BSc (Forestry). Graduate Studies: Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MNRES Program), Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MA Program), Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MSc Program); Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (PhD Program). |
| Entrance Requirements: | Gr 12 w/ min of 65% in English, Math, Chemistry, Physics; Geography & History (Resource-based Tourism) |
| Length of Program: | Environmental Sciences: 3 & 4 years; Natural Resources Management: 4 year major in Forestry |
| Course Location: | Prince George, British Columbia |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Certification: | Diploma (BA & BSc) |
| Aboriginal Content: | First Nations Studies available; in Resource Based Tourism Program; First Nations issues covered |
| Support Services: | Counselling services, student organizations |
| Accreditation: | The forestry major is designed to meet national accreditation standards as well as certification requirements for the Association of BC Professional Foresters |
| Other Information: | UNBC goal is to promote an interdisciplinary approach, coupled with disciplinary knowledge, skills and techniques, to address resource and environmental issues |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | University of Northern British Columbia Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies 3333 University Way Prince George, BC V2L 5P2 Phone: (604)960-5830; Fax: (604)960-6008 Internet: http://www.unbc.ca E-mail: registrar-info@unbc.edu |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | Environmental Studies Program (ESP), co-major or minor leading to Bachelor of Arts or Science. Restoration of Natural Systems Program (RNSP): diploma or certificate. |
| Entrance Requirements: | Third year standing in BSc or BA degree program. RNSP: Based on assessment tests, field and work experience considered, high level of science-based content. Some courses in program may have specific pre-requisites. |
| Length of Program: | ESP: 4-5 years with co-op program available. RNSP: 2 years with flexibility for completion |
| Course Location: | Victoria, BC |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom, field work, lectures and practical |
| Certification: | ESP: BA, BSc. RNSP: Diploma or certificate |
| Aboriginal Content: | Several relevant courses in both programs, including: Aboriginal Peoples and the Plant World, Ethnographic Methods and Traditional Land and Resource Management |
| Support Services: | Native Studies Union, Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Aboriginal counselling services |
| Accreditation: | Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada |
| Other Information: | No formal graduate program, but opportunities for interdisciplinary Masters programs are available by special arrangement |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Environmental Studies Program University of Victoria Box 1700 Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 Phone: (250)721-7354; Fax: (250)721-8985 Internet: http://www.uvic.ca E-mail: wecan@uvvm.uvic.ca |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | Masters Program in Natural Resources |
| Entrance Requirements: | Completion of 4 year degree; 3.0 grade point average last 60 credit hours |
| Length of Program: | 2 years |
| Course Location: | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Delivery Method: | Seminars, workshops and field trips |
| Certification: | Masters |
| Aboriginal Content: | Program includes land use studies, environmental assessment, co-management and traditional ecological knowledge. |
| Support Services: | University of Manitoba has access programs for Aboriginal students |
| Accreditation: | Recognized Masters degree, nationally and internationally |
| Other Information: | |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | The Director Natural Resources Institute The University of Manitoba 303 - 70 Dysart Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: (204)474-8373 or Admissions: (204)474-8880 Fax: (204)261-0038 E-mail: adeters@ms.umanitoba.ca Internet: http://www.umanitoba.ca |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | B. Sc. Forest Ecology, B. Sc. Forest Policy and Mangement |
| Entrance Requirements: | |
| Length of Program: | 4 years |
| Course Location: | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Certification: | Bachelor of Applied Science |
| Aboriginal Content: | 3rd Year courses: Aboriginal Peoples and Law Plus: Aboriginal Peoples and Law II, Aboriginal Politics in Manitoba, and 2 courses on Aboriginal Spirituality |
| Support Services: | University has 2 Aboriginal councillors and Elders in residence |
| Accreditation: | Began faculty officially in September of 2000 |
| Other Information: | Currently 10 Aboriginal students enrolled. It is a 12 person research institute plus assistants. |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Andy Lockery Tel: (204) 786-9225 E-mail: Lockery@io.winnipeg.ca Admission Office University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Av. Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 Tel: (204) 786-9159 Internet: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/ |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | Forest Engineering and Forest Ecosystem Management (Wildlife Management, Parks & Wilderness, Computer Applications, Forest Science & Environmental Studies) |
| Entrance Requirements: | BScF: 60% or higher is required in senior Math, English,
two of Chemistry, Biology or Physics, and one elective. BScFE: 60% or higher is required in senior Math, English, Chemistry, Physics, and one elective. |
| Length of Program: | 5 years for both programs |
| Course Location: | Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom lectures; case studies; laboratories inside/field |
| Certification: | BSc in Forestry, BSc in Forest Engineering, MSc in Forestry, MSc in Forest Engineering & PhD |
| Aboriginal Content: | The Faculty has an arrangement with the Micmac-Maliseet Institute to allow Aboriginal students to do a bridging year in preparation for admission (available to all potential students regardless of age or academic background) |
| Support Services: | Counselling services, Native Students Council, Micmac- Maliseet Institute (provides tutoring) |
| Accreditation: | Forest Ecosystem Management Program: Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board; Forest Engineering Program: Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board |
| Other Information: | Chairs in Sustainable Development & Wildlife Ecology & Management |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management University of New Brunswick P.O. Box 44555 Fredericton, NB E3B 6C2 Phone: (506)453-4501; Fax: (506) 453-3538 E-mail: daug@unb.ca E-mail: forem@unb.ca Internet: http://www.unb.ca/web/forestry |
| Type of Institution: | Université |
| Type of Program(s): | Sciences Forestières |
| Entrance Requirements: | Français 12e, Math 12e, Anglais 11e, Histoire 11e, deux Chimie, Biologie ou Physique 12 année |
| Length of Program: | 5 ans |
| Course Location: | Edmunston (5ans), Moncton (premiére année seulement) * Les années subséquentes se poursuivent à Edmundston |
| Delivery Method: | Le programe comporte plusieurs cours avec laboratoire et plusieurs semaines de stage en forêt, ce qui permet de mettre en application les connaissances théoriques acquises |
| Certification: | Baccalauréat |
| Aboriginal Content: | Projet spécial en Foresterie: préparation d'un rapport d'étude sur un sujet particulier dans le domaine de la foresterie |
| Support Services: | Services aux étudiants |
| Accreditation: | Bureau canadien d'agrément en foresterie, offre une formation permettant aux finissants et finissantes de devenir membres d'associations professionnelles telles l'Ordre des ingénieurs forestiers du Québec et l'Association des forestiers agrées du Nouveau-Brunswick |
| Other Information: | L'Université de Moncton est un éstablissement de langue français. Dès son arrivée à l'Université, l'étudiant ou l'étudiant aura à subir un test d'aptitude en français parlé et écrit. |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Service de l'admission Université de Moncton Campus d'Edmundston 165, boul. Hébert Edmundston, NB E3V 2S8 Tel: 1-800-363-UdeM (8336) E-mail: Internet: http://www.cuslm.ca |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | Transfer program. First two years at MUN and then transfer to the University of New Brunswick. |
| Entrance Requirements: | Biology 1001 and 1002, Chemistry 1000 and 1001, Calculus I and 4 electives. Courses which should be completed prior to registering for a Forestry course. Enquire the registrar office. |
| Length of Program: | The transfer program normally takes 2 years. Completion of all 24 courses under the Forestry Programme and 2 electives at Memorial University of Newfoundland is the equivalent of the first two years at the University of New Brunswick. To a obtain forestry degree through both universities it normally takes 6 years in total. |
| Course Location: | St. John's, Newfoundland |
| Delivery Method: | In class lectures, lab practices and field studies |
| Certification: | BSc in Forestry and BSc in Forest Engineering |
| Aboriginal Content: | |
| Support Services: | Academic Advising Centre Tel: (709)737-8801; Fax: (709)737- 2404 E-mail: advice@morgan.ucs.mun.ca |
| Accreditation: | Forest Ecosystem Management Program: Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board; Forest Engineering Program: Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board |
| Other Information: | |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Office of the Registrar Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, NF A1C 5S7 Tel: (709)737-8262; Fax: (709)737-2337 General enquiries: admissions@mun.ca E-mail: new.students@mun.ca Internet: http://www.mun.ca |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | Honours BSc in Forestry, MSc in Forestry, Master of Forestry, Honours Bachelor Environmental Studies (Forest Conservation) and BES |
| Entrance Requirements: | 6 OAC's: English I, Chemistry, and 3 others (either
Calculus, Finite Math, Algebra and Geometry, Physics,
Biology, Computer Science or French) with a minimum
65% average. * applicants lacking no more than one of these pre- requisites will be considered on an individual basis |
| Length of Program: | 4 years HBScF; 5 years for co-op program, 3 years (4 w/Honours) for Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Forest Conservation) |
| Course Location: | Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom |
| Certification: | Degree (see programs above) |
| Aboriginal Content: | Some guest presentations on Aboriginal issues. Students can take electives from Aboriginal/Native Studies courses offered at Lakehead University. |
| Support Services: | Native Students Association & Centre for Indigenous Learning which provides support services to Aboriginal students |
| Accreditation: | Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board (accredited for three years to June 30, 2000) |
| Other Information: | Related institutes: Centre for the Application of Resource Information Systems (CARIS) & Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNFER); Chair in Forest Management Policy |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Registrar, Admissions Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Phone: (807)343-8500; Fax: (807)343-8156 Internet: http://www.lakeheadu.ca |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | Environmental and Resource Studies (Degree, Honours, and Bachelor of Science or Arts, joint ERS Native Studies degree); and Graduate studies in Watershed Ecosystems (Masters or a PhD degree) |
| Entrance Requirements: | OSSD plus 6 OAC's with average of 60% + in: Chemistry, Calculus, English, Math, Science. For Masters, B+ average in Honours program; and to be considered for PhD program must have Masters degree |
| Length of Program: | 3 to 5 years |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom, field work, lectures; Graduate program: research and thesis for Masters and PhD |
| Certification: | BA, BSc, MSc, MA, PhD |
| Aboriginal Content: | Many of the courses offered have some Aboriginal content |
| Support Services: | Natives Students Association, tutoring, counselling, residence, child care. Native students host a International Youth and Elders Gathering in February of each year |
| Accreditation: | Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada |
| Other Information: | The Environmental and Resource Studies program offers the student the opportunity to specialize in a theme, each of which represents an informal stream of courses: Environmental Thought and Communication (BA); Natural Resource Management (BSc), Community Economic and Resource Development (BA), Ecological Systems (BSc) |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Officer of the Registrar Trent University Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8 Phone: (705)748-1332; Fax: (705)748-1629 E-mail: liaison@trentu.ca Internet: http://www.trentu.ca |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | Graduate studies in forest conservation, forest management, forest biology and wood science |
| Entrance Requirements: | Honours Bachelor's in a relevant field, with minimum mid-B in final 2 years. Admission to PhD program with Masters degree with A- standing; students with A-standing in MScF and outstanding research capabilities may be considered for transfer to PhD after MScF residence period |
| Length of Program: | MFC:16 months; MScF:2-3yrs; PhD:4yrs |
| Course Location: | Toronto, Ontario |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom, field camps, research |
| Certification: | Master of Forest Conservation (MFC), Master of Science in Forestry (MScF), PhD |
| Aboriginal Content: | Program is growing in Aboriginal response. Need to re- examine, develop and integrate Aboriginal concerns in forestry curriculum |
| Support Services: | The First Nations House has Aboriginal Student Services component |
| Accreditation: | N/A |
| Other Information: | Collaborative programs in Toxicology & Environmental Studies with the Institute for Environmental Studies |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Graduate Coordinator, Faculty of Forestry Earth Sciences Centre, University of Toronto 33 Willcocks Street Toronto, ON M5S 3B3 Phone: (416)978-6152; Fax: (416)978-3834 E-mail: gradprog@forestry.utoronto.ca Internet: http://www.forestry.utoronto.ca |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | Bachelor of Science Agriculture, Master of Science and PhD |
| Entrance Requirements: | D.E.C. for Bachelor of Science Agriculture B. Sc. With average of B for Master of Science M.Sc. And letters of recommendations for PhD |
| Length of Program: | Minor (1 year) for B.Sc. 1.5 year for M.Sc. 3 years for PhD |
| Course Location: | MacDonald Campus |
| Delivery Method: | Lectures and Labs for B.Sc.; courses and research for M.Sc. and PhD. |
| Certification: | |
| Aboriginal Content: | about 5% |
| Support Services: | |
| Accreditation: | |
| Other Information: | |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Graduate Studies Office Laird Hall, McGill University (MacDonald Campus) 21, 111 Lakeshore Road Ste-Anne de Bellevue, Quebec H9X 3V9 Tel: (514) 398-7708 E-mail: grad@macdonald.mcgill.ca Internet: http://www.mcgill.ca |
| Type of Institution: | University |
| Type of Program(s): | BSc: Forest Management and Environment, Forest Operations, Wood Sciences |
| Entrance Requirements: | DEC (College Diploma) with nature sciences |
| Length of Program: | 4 years/8 terms |
| Course Location: | Québec City, Québec |
| Delivery Method: | Classroom and field work |
| Certification: | Bachelor of Applied Sciences |
| Aboriginal Content: | Reference to Aboriginal issues and concerns in many courses (eg: policy, legislation, wildlife habitat, integrated forest management) |
| Support Services: | Orientation and counselling, health, scholarships and financial aid, employment services |
| Accreditation: | Provincially known; forest industry; also accredited by the Ontario Professional Foresters Association and Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board (accredited for six years to June 30, 1997) |
| Other Information: | All forestry programs give access to the Quebec Order of Forest Engineers which regulates all aspects of forestry in Quebec. Students must complete 32 weeks of supervised work in forestry after and/or during their studying to be recognized as Foresters |
| For Further Information or Application Forms, Contact: | Assistant to the Dean Université Laval Pavillon Abitibi-Price Sainte Foy, PQ G1K 7P4 Phone: (418)656-3053; Fax: (418)656-3177 E-mail: ffg@ffg.ulaval.ca Internet: http://www.ulaval.ca |
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