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Masters programs

Research by thesis programs

Focus

This research-based degree offers opportunities to study the application of forestry principles and methods in diverse ways under guidance from renowned professors and more.

Admission requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in forestry, engineering, natural science or
    the equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum 3.0 (B) average.
  • International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed international English language testing system (IELTS) band 7.
  • Contact a faculty member in their area of interest prior to applying to secure a research supervision
  • Submit a complete application

Major program requirements

  • Required to take Research Methods (FOR6913) in their first year and be registered in their Thesis (FOR6997) every year of their program.
  • Students must also register for Graduate Seminar (FOR6900) both Fall and Winter Terms and participate in a research symposium.
  • Each student requires a faculty member supervisor for their thesis, and 2 additional members on their supervisory committee.
  • Students and their supervisory committee will together select a course program that suits their needs.
  • Students will typically present a research proposal within the first year of their program, and are required to successfully defend their Thesis to complete the program.

Program length: 2 years
Funding: Fully funded/self-funded
Curricula: Research proposal | Thesis | Defence


Focus

This research-based degree offers you the opportunity to study the application of ecological principles and methods in diverse ways under guidance from renowned professors.

Admission requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in forestry, engineering, natural science or the equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum 3.0 (B) average.
  • International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed international English language testing system (IELTS) band 7.
  • Contact a faculty member in their area of interest prior to applying to secure a research supervision
  • Submit a complete application

Major program requirements

  • MScEM students are required to take Research Methods (FOR6913) in their first year and be registered in their Thesis (ENR6997) every term of every year of their program.
  • Students must also register for Graduate Seminar (FOR6900) both Fall and Winter Terms and participate in a research symposium.
  • Each student requires a faculty member supervisor for their thesis, and 2 additional members on their supervisory committee.
  • Students and their supervisory committee will together select a course program that suits their needs.
  • Students will typically present a research proposal within the first year of their program, and are required to successfully defend their Thesis to complete the program.
  • All students entering into the new MScEM program will be required to take a relevant course that enhances their knowledge of environmental management while also complementing their background and research interests.
  • All students take a course of their choosing and under the advice of their committee to enhance their environmental management ability in ways that also complement their research and their academic background.

Program length: 2 years
Funding: Fully funded/self-funded
Curricula: Research proposal | Thesis | Defence


Focus

This research based degree offers opportunities to study the application of forest engineering principles and methods in diverse ways under guidance from renowned professors and more.

Admission requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in forestry, engineering, natural science or the equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum 3.0 (B) average.
  • International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed international English language testing system (IELTS) band 7.
  • Contact a faculty member in their area of interest prior to applying to secure a research supervision
  • Submit a complete application

Major program requirements

  • MScFE students are required to take Research Methods (FOR6913) in their first year and be registered in their Thesis (FOR6997) every year of their program.
  • Students must also register for Graduate Seminar (FOR6900) both Fall and Winter Terms and participate in a research symposium.
  • Each student requires a faculty member supervisor for their thesis, and 2 additional members on their supervisory committee.
  • Students and their supervisory committee will together select a course program that suits their needs.
  • Students will typically present a research proposal within the first year of their program, and are required to successfully defend their Thesis to complete the program.

Program length: 2 years
Funding: Fully funded/self-funded
Curricula: Research proposal | Thesis | Defence


Professional programs: Research by report

Potential careers

  • Forest operations manager
  • Forest GIS specialist
  • Forest/environmental consultant
  • Environmental protection specialist
  • Land use planner
  • Biostatistician

Admission requirements

  • Undergraduate in science, forestry, environmental studies, social ecology or the equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum 3.0 (B) average.
  • International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed international English language testing system (IELTS) band 7.
  • Submit a complete application
  • Three references
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest

Major program requirements

  • 24 ch in total
  • 5000 - and 6000-level courses are preferred, but, up to 50% of the credit hours in 3000 - or 4000-level courses are accepted

Program length: 12 - 16 months
Funding: Fully funded/research assistance funding
Curricula: Coursework | Project report | Report presentation | Supervisory Commitee


Potential careers

  • Forest operations manager
  • Production supervisor
  • Manufacturing coordinator
  • Quality control inspector
  • Land use planner

Admission requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in forestry, engineering, natural science or the equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum 3.0 (B) average.
  • International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed international English language testing system (IELTS) band 7.
  • Contact a faculty member in their area of interest prior to applying to secure a research supervision
  • Submit a complete application

Major program requirements

  • 24 ch in total
  • 5000 - and 6000-level courses are preferred, but, up to 50% of the credit hours in 3000 - or 4000-level courses are accepted

Program length: 1 year
Funding: Fully funded/research assistance funding
Curricula: Coursework | Project report | Report presentation | Supervisory Commitee


Course based

Potential careers

  • Watershed manager
  • Protected areas manager
  • Environmental consultant
  • Climate change mitigation officer
  • Environmental policy analyst
  • Environmental sociologist or economist
  • Environmental protection specialist

Admission requirements

  • Undergraduate in science, forestry, environmental studies, social ecology or the equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum 3.0 (B) average.
  • International applicants whose first language is not English must submit language scores that meet or exceed international English language testing system (IELTS) band 7.
  • Submit a complete application
  • Three references
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest

Major program requirements

  • 36 ch in total (25 ch of required courses)

Additional information

  • Physical attendance at UNB mandatory
  • Entrance period - Fall semester
  • No faculty supervisor required

Outcome

Prefessionals who can approach environmental problems from both biophysical and socieconomic perspectives.

Aplication deadline

  • International students - Feb. 15
  • Domestic students - Aug. 1

Program length: 16 months
Funding: Self-funding | Teaching Assistant opportunities available
Curricula: Coursework | Internship + report | Report presentation