Forest Sciences (Thesis) (Master's) is a master's degree in Forestry & Natural Resources programme taught at Université Laval in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition is CAD 134 per credit for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Forestry & Natural Resources
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 134 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This Maitrise es sciences (M.Sc.) in forest sciences is a 45-credit, research-focused program with an estimated full-time length of two years. It develops advanced research skills for addressing the scientific, technical, and economic issues of sustainable forest management. Students complete coursework alongside a supervised research project culminating in a thesis. A research supervisor must be secured before admission; some courses are offered at a distance, while the research component is generally campus-based. Admission is offered in the fall, winter, and summer terms. French proficiency is strongly recommended, and applicants need enough English to read and understand scientific literature in the field. The program prepares graduates for research careers and doctoral studies in forestry and related environmental sciences, with training that spans silviculture, forest ecology, and forest economics.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent diploma, in a field relevant to forest sciences, with a minimum academic average of 3.00 on a 4.33 scale. A research supervisor must be secured before admission; a candidate can only be admitted once a professor has agreed to act as research director. The application must include a curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation, and two appraisal reports.
