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A Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BScF) focuses on the stewardship of trees, vegetation, water resources, and wildlife – encompassing air quality, soil health, and terrain. It involves understanding human perspectives and principles, economic factors, and ecological harmony. The BScF program teaches sustainable management of these elements, addressing intricate challenges to support both present and future populations.
UNB's BScF program ranks among Canada's longest-running, with over a century of academic excellence. Our alumni are highly valued professionals in the sector, with numerous graduates emerging as influential figures in forestry. We stand as Atlantic Canada's sole English-language Forestry Faculty.
Experiential education
Field studies take place in our extensive university woodlands, including the 1,500-hectare University Forest adjacent to Fredericton. Students also partner with experts from the Atlantic Forestry Research Centre and New Brunswick's Department of Natural Resources headquarters on research initiatives.
High school students applying to undergraduate programs at the University of New Brunswick must meet the following three sets of requirements in order to be considered for admission.
The University of New Brunswick accepts qualified applicants from all countries. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
English language proficiency requirements:
TOEFL IBT with a minimum overall score of 85
IELTS or IELTS Indicator with a minimum overall score of 6.5
CAEL CE or CAEL Online with a minimum overall score of 60
Pearson Vue Test with a minimum score of 59
Cambridge English Assessment C1 advanced or C2 proficiency with a minimum score of 176
Duolingo with a minimum overall score of 115
Application Deadline: Fall term (September start) — apply before June 1; Winter term (January start) — apply before Oct. 1; Summer (various start dates from May–August) — apply before Feb. 1