A Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BScF) is about trees, plants, water, and wildlife management – the atmosphere, soils, and landscapes. It’s about people’s beliefs and values. It’s about the economy and about spirit. BScF is about managing all these in sustainable ways. It’s about solving complex problems for the benefit of current and future generations.
The BScF program at UNB is one of the oldest in Canada and has been offered for more than 100 years. We have a deep history in producing graduates who are much sought after in the industry, and many have gone on to become leaders in the field. We are the only English Faculty of Forestry in Atlantic Canada.
Skills you will acquire
Highly-developed calculation and computing skills
GIS/GPS technology skills
Registered Professional Forester designation
Know how the forest should be harvested and replanted in ways that sustain its resources and protect wildlife
Use management strategies on the forest ecosystem
Manage the flow of goods and services from the forest while still protecting it
Careers
Forester, Urban Forester, Research Forester, Arborist
Wildfire Technician
Forest/Environmental Consultant
Environmental Protection Specialist
Land Use Planner
Environmental Sociologist
Biostatistician
Forest GIS analyst
Pathologist/Entomologist
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton Campus,
3 Bailey Drive,
FREDERICTON,
New Brunswick (NB),
E3B 5A3, Canada
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
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UNB is a leading research and innovation university with a focus on entrepreneurial success and has the third-highest graduate rate in Canada.
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