Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Ecological Restoration in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
|
Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
13,072
(c. USD9,372.09)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Canada's ecological restoration sector faces an urgent demand for a skilled workforce. This master's program equips students with analytical abilities and hands-on experience to become pioneers and instructors in the fast-growing field of ecological restoration. Through its distinctive collaborative curriculum across institutions, graduates will gain comprehensive expertise, methodologies, and techniques to enhance both the scientific understanding and practical application of ecosystem rehabilitation. The program creates an unprecedented interdisciplinary approach, merging institutional resources to deliver science-driven knowledge and competencies required for implementing impactful restoration initiatives. With scarce graduate programs offering this specialization across North America, this initiative will significantly contribute to advancing ecosystem restoration knowledge and methodologies both within Canada and globally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants applying for entry into the program require:
A four-year bachelor's degree in ecological restoration, ecology, plant science, animal science, soil science, environmental science, resource science (land, water, fish and wildlife, forestry), physical geography, environmental engineering, or a related program from a recognized post-secondary institution.
A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (70%, B average), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (77%, B+ average) based on the last 60 credits/units of undergraduate courses. In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower academic qualifications when there is significant professional experience relevant to the proposed area of study (as evaluated through a review of the applicant's resume and letters of reference).
One introductory course each in ecology and statistics.
Two upper-level courses in any combination of: biology, ecology (plant, fish, wildlife, restoration/reclamation, etc.), statistics, plant science, soil science, physical geography (hydrology, geomorphology, limnology, etc.), forest science, natural resource management, environmental science, or related courses.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate command of English sufficient to pursue graduate studies in the chosen field. If an applicant has not studied in an English-speaking country, the applicant will need to meet the SFU English-language Requirements.
Provide names and e-mail addresses for three references (academic or professional). The referees will each receive an e-mail with instructions on how to log into SFU's application system and complete an electronic reference. At least two references should come from faculty members at universities. This requirement may be waived for mid-career applicants with professional experience. In this case, references from employers may be substituted for references from university faculty.
Resume and official transcripts:
The transcripts will be used to confirm grade point averages and the strength of the academic background of applicants.
The proposed program has been designed both for applicants just entering the ecological restoration (ER) workforce and for experienced restoration practitioners wanting to upgrade their academic credentials. Applicants with extensive experience in ecological restoration but with lower academic qualifications will also have their work experience assessed, through a review of their resume and letters of reference. In some circumstances, an applicant may be accepted into the program based upon their academic performance in combination with their work experience.
Applicants may be required to complete bridging courses to strengthen their academic background prior to admittance into the master's program.
Applicants that have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, or England should refer to our minimum equivalent qualifications and academic standing page. This site provides general guidelines, by country, for minimum entry requirements for graduate programs at SFU and BCIT.
IELTS - Overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section. TOEFL IBT - 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
A four-year bachelor's degree in ecological restoration, ecology, plant science, animal science, soil science, environmental science, resource science (land, water, fish and wildlife, forestry), physical geography, environmental engineering, or a related program from a recognized post-secondary institution.
A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (70%, B average), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (77%, B+ average) based on the last 60 credits/units of undergraduate courses. In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower academic qualifications when there is significant professional experience relevant to the proposed area of study (as evaluated through a review of the applicant's resume and letters of reference).
One introductory course each in ecology and statistics.
Two upper-level courses in any combination of: biology, ecology (plant, fish, wildlife, restoration/reclamation, etc.), statistics, plant science, soil science, physical geography (hydrology, geomorphology, limnology, etc.), forest science, natural resource management, environmental science, or related courses.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate command of English sufficient to pursue graduate studies in the chosen field. If an applicant has not studied in an English-speaking country, the applicant will need to meet the SFU English-language Requirements.
Provide names and e-mail addresses for three references (academic or professional). The referees will each receive an e-mail with instructions on how to log into SFU's application system and complete an electronic reference. At least two references should come from faculty members at universities. This requirement may be waived for mid-career applicants with professional experience. In this case, references from employers may be substituted for references from university faculty.
Resume and official transcripts:
The transcripts will be used to confirm grade point averages and the strength of the academic background of applicants.
The proposed program has been designed both for applicants just entering the ecological restoration (ER) workforce and for experienced restoration practitioners wanting to upgrade their academic credentials. Applicants with extensive experience in ecological restoration but with lower academic qualifications will also have their work experience assessed, through a review of their resume and letters of reference. In some circumstances, an applicant may be accepted into the program based upon their academic performance in combination with their work experience.
Applicants may be required to complete bridging courses to strengthen their academic background prior to admittance into the master's program.
Applicants that have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, or England should refer to our minimum equivalent qualifications and academic standing page. This site provides general guidelines, by country, for minimum entry requirements for graduate programs at SFU and BCIT.
IELTS - Overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section. TOEFL IBT - 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
Tuition
CAD
13,072