Master of Science (Renewable Resources)

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 8 units in coursework and a thesis.

Coursework

A minimum of 6 units of courses at the 500- or 600- level, including at least 3 units in research methods, statistics, and/or experimental design.
Additional courses may be required at the discretion of the student’s supervisor, based on the student’s previous training and the anticipated needs in the student’s area of specialization.

REN R 604 - Graduate Research Seminar

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Thesis

Registration in 900-level THES. Students must prepare an acceptable thesis presenting results of research conducted. Candidates will be examined orally on their thesis results by committees formed according to Supervision and Examinations of this Calendar.

Professional Development and Ethics Requirement

Students are required to fulfill the GPS Professional Development Requirement and the GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Requirement .

The courses REN R 602 and REN R 603 may be used to fulfill part of the GPS Professional Development Requirement. REN R 602 is recommended for students pursuing a professional career in forestry, conservation and environmental management, whereas REN R 603 is recommended for those considering a research career.

Residence Requirement

The minimum period of residence is two, four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

Length of Program

Normally, at least two academic years of research are required to complete the MSc.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is four years.