Bachelor's in Forestry (HBSCF)

Forestry (HBSCF) is a Bachelor program taught at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Canada. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Lakehead University’s Forestry (HBSCF) Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry is part of the Faculty of Natural Resources Management. The program provides background in the biological, social, and operational fundamentals of forestry and its relationship to ecosystems. Students also gain business skills, scientific expertise, and practical experience focused on conservation and sustainability challenges.

Forestry (HBSCF) shares a common curriculum with the Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management. Students then specialize in areas such as Forest Management, Forest Health and Protection, or the emerging area of Forest Products and Marketing. Students use GPS/GIS technologies, 3-D visualization, remote sensing with satellite imagery and airborne systems including drone (UAV) technology, and genetic research.

The Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board nationally accredits Lakehead University’s Forestry program. Upon graduation, students are eligible to receive the Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation and become a member of the Canadian Institute of Forestry.

Modules

• Forest Management
• Forest Health and Protection
• Forest Products and Marketing

The minimum requirements for admission in Forestry (HBSCF) at Lakehead University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Lakehead University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Lakehead University as pre-requiste for admission in Forestry (HBSCF).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Ontario High School Students: Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD); A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses; A minimum 70%* overall final average

• *Higher averages may be required for admission to programs in which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the supply of available spaces.
• **Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.

Program specific prerequisite courses (Ontario High School Students): English (ENG4U), 3 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Computer Science (ISC4U), Geography (1 of: CGO4M, CGR4M, CGU4M, or CGW4U), Data Management (MDM4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U)

International Secondary School/ College or University: Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent; Program specific prerequisite courses; Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian)

Please check detail of study units at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/undergraduate-programs/forestry/node/3579

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