MScF Forestry at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

For over a century, UNB has been at the forefront of forestry education, empowering students to manage and protect our planet's natural resources. Our graduate programs in Forestry and Environmental Management combine tradition with innovation, preparing the next generation of environmental leaders. Ranked among the top programs in North America, our faculty fosters a collaborative learning environment where students tackle real-world environmental challenges from both biophysical and socioeconomic perspectives.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Duration: 1-2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: MEM & MF-Registered Professional Forester programs have a Fall-only intake, while all other graduate programs accept students in any term. | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Career pathways

Ranked among the top programs in North America, our faculty fosters a collaborative learning environment where students tackle real-world environmental challenges from both biophysical and socioeconomic perspectives. Our Graduates go on to become respected professionals- natural resource managers, conservationists, project coordinators, researchers, and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

With the exception of the MEM program, applicants must contact faculty prior to applying to secure research supervision. Applicants should hold an undergraduate in science, forestry, environmental studies, social ecology or the equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum 3.0 (B) average. Applicants to the PhD program should have a masters degree from a recognized university. Applicants must submit a complete application , including three references, a resume, and a statement of interest.

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,168 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Forestry/Forestry Engineering fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fee Source

International applicants: CAD 16,449 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Forestry/Forestry Engineering fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fee Source

Most graduate students commence their programs in September, but many graduate programs also accept students in January and May.

Graduate applications are submitted online and may be submitted at any time, with deadlines set by each program; the application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $125 CAD for international applicants (non-refundable).

Computer Science graduate application deadline is December 15, with April 30 for Winter term (MCS, PhD only) and May 31 for Winter term (MCSC only).

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/gradstudies/admissions/

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