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Dec 06, 2024
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University of Alberta Calendar 2024-2025
Master of Forestry with Specialization in Environmental and Wildlife Conservation (Renewable Resources)
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This program offers a degree in forest ecosystem management with a focus on conservation planning, environmental assessments, wildlife management and utilization. Students are educated in fundamental conservation principles and management practices of national and provincial parks, nature interpretation and science communication. Depending on the undergraduate background, this program can contribute to the academic requirements to become a Registered Professional Biologist or a Registered Professional Forester.
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Entrance Requirements
Applicants hold an undergraduate forestry degree or a degree from an allied discipline such as environmental or biological sciences.
Program Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 units, including 15 units of topical electives, and either 9 units of free electives combined with a 6-unit capping research project, or 3 units of free electives combined with a 12-unit capping research project. A 12-unit capping research project requires departmental approval.
Course Requirements (30 units)
15 units of topical electives from
3 or 9 units of free electives selected from
- REN R at the 500- to 700-level
- FOREC at the 500- to 700-level
- R SOC at the 500- to 700-level
6 or 12 units selected from
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 to 12 months, or it may be completed on a part-time basis. The maximum time to complete the program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is six years.
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