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Graduate programs

Advanced learning in forestry and environmental management

UNB is one of the oldest graduate schools in Canada. Since 1785, we’ve worked hard to create a tight-knit community of people dedicated to learning more about the world around them.

You’ll benefit from the fact that UNB is a true research powerhouse: 75% of all research conducted at New Brunswick universities happens at UNB, with over $50 million in research funding awarded annually.

Advanced learning in forestry and environmental management with specialties in natural resource management and natural resource science are available at both the PhD and masters level as research and professional degrees. Specializations are available in:

  • wildlife
  • water
  • tree biology
  • remote sensing
  • forest soils
  • silviculture and forest management
  • forest and tree measurement
  • wood products
  • wood engineering

Research-based graduate programs

Our Master of Science in Forestry (MScF) program lets you conduct innovative research on a topic you are passionate about, while developing the skills that will give you an advantage in your career.

Whether you want to spend six months studying tropical forest ecology on a deserted island off the coast of Honolulu or examine the effects of industrial forest operations on water quality closer to home, you can tailor your research to suit your interests and connect with a research supervisor.


The Master of Science in Forest Engineering (MScFE) is a research-oriented degree and requires completion of a research proposal, a thesis and an approved course program.

This program generally takes a minimum of two years to complete. You will have the option of studying full-time or part-time, and will need to connect with a research supervisor to discuss funding and research projects.


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

Our program generally takes a minimum of two years to complete. You will have the option of studying full-time or part-time, and will need to connect with a research supervisor to discuss funding and research projects.

You can tailor your studies to address topics related to environment and natural resource management, climate change, watershed management and more.


If you want to earn an academic degree of the highest level and become an expert in your field, then choose our PhD program. Alongside professors who are some of the world's best in their disciplines, you will embark on a major research study exploring a specific aspect of forestry or environmental management.

You can conduct your research on whatever you are passionate about, such as forest fire management policy, the effects of mercury on Bay of Fundy seagulls or the economic impact of forest management strategies on Crown land.


Professional graduate programs

If you want an advanced professional degree that will give you the practical skills and experience you need to work as an environmental or natural resource manager, then choose our Master of Environmental Management program.

Whether you are a recent university graduate or a working professional who wants to upgrade your skills, you will build the tools you need to succeed in your career during this 16-month program.


Whether you are a working professional who wants to upgrade your skills or a recent university graduate who wants an edge in the job market, you will build the skills and experience you need to succeed with this professional program.

The MF program is flexible and can be modified to meet your needs within our course offerings.

Registered Professional Forester (MF-RPF) stream

With our new structured MF-RPF stream, you can enter the program with a natural or life science Bachelor degree and fulfill the requirements to become a registered professional forester (RPF) in Canada, without having to complete a full 4-year undergraduate program.

This is a report-based program that can be completed in 16 months.

If you want a professional degree that will advance your career in the forest sector, then choose our Master of Forestry (MF) or MF-RPF programs.


Our Master of Forest Engineering (MFE) program is oriented towards meeting the needs of established and budding professional engineers involved in operational aspects of forestry and other natural resource industries.

A high level of flexibility exists in choice of courses and selection of topics for personal study. This program can be completed within 12 months.


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