Bachelor's in Forest Ecology and Management

Forest Ecology and Management is a Bachelor program taught at University of Northern British Columbia, Canada. Intake: Jan, May, Sep. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Forest Ecology and Management is a Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the University of Northern British Columbia. Students study contemporary knowledge and techniques from natural and social sciences, with coursework that covers foundational and integrative forestry management topics. The program also asks students to challenge conventional knowledge paradigms and approaches to forest management while pursuing minors in specialized areas for advanced expertise.

UNBC Forest Ecology and Management includes experiential learning at two research forests: the 10,000-hectare Aleza Lake Research Forest and the 13,000-hectare John Prince Research Forest, plus outdoor labs and research facilitated by the John Prince Research Forest, Aleza Lake Research Forest and UNBC’s Enhanced Forest Laboratory. The program offers co-op, faculty supervised research, study abroad, and undergraduate research experience, and includes an honours option.

The minimum requirements for admission in Forest Ecology and Management at University of Northern British Columbia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Northern British Columbia.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Northern British Columbia as pre-requiste for admission in Forest Ecology and Management.

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

High School Requirements (applicable for B.C. and Yukon)

• Overall average of 65% minimum in the following:
• English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
• Pre-Calculus 12 (minimum 60%)
• Approved Academic Grade 12 Course
• Additional Grade 12 Course (Elective or Academic)
• Other requirements: Life Sciences 11 or Anatomy & Physiology 12**

**Anatomy & Physiology 12 can be counted as one of the Approved Academic Grade 12 courses.

Transfer Requirements

• To be considered a transfer student, a minimum of 15 credit hours of acceptable university-level coursework from a recognized post-secondary institution must be presented.
• For admission, a minimum grade point average (GPA) equivalent of UNBC 2.00 or C (63%) calculated on the most recent 30 credit hours of university-level coursework is required.

International Student Requirements

• Meet UNBC's English language requirements.
• Meet the international admission requirements by country or meet the admission with a General Certificate of Education (or equivalent).
• Complete the required high school course equivalencies outlined in the Domestic tab prior.
• Have attempted at least 15 credit hours of post-secondary transferable coursework from a recognized institution.
• Be in good academic standing at the transfer institution.
• Have a 2.0 GPA from the most recent 30 credits prior to transfer.
• For the purposes of verifying any outstanding first-year prerequisites, high school transcripts may be requested.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.unbc.ca/programs-and-admissions/undergraduate/programs/forest-ecology-and-management

• Silviculturist
• Woodlands manager
• Registered Professional Forester

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