MSc in Forestry in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia

The Master of Science in Forestry (MSc) is a thesis-driven graduate program emphasizing research. Candidates develop specialized research skills while actively expanding academic understanding in their field. MSc Forestry students typically concentrate on addressing particular challenges through focused study, with most completing their degrees in 2-3 years.
Our program maintains an enrollment of 85-95 thesis-based master's candidates annually, representing roughly 30% of Forestry's total graduate student body. MSc students belong to both the Faculty of Forestry and one of our three departmental units, determined by their faculty advisor's specialization.

The Faculty provides world-class instruction and pioneering research across diverse forestry disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Students conduct research alongside distinguished scholars using advanced facilities in the Forest Sciences Centre and at our two research forests. As one of UBC's largest graduate programs, we host over 300 students across seven degree options, with international students from more than 40 countries enriching our academic community. This global perspective prepares graduates to become the internationally-minded professionals that UBC strives to cultivate, reflecting forestry's increasingly worldwide scope.