Program options
When you complete your online application, you will be asked to select your first and second program choice. The Faculty of Forestry has 3 programs (degrees) to choose from:
1. Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources (BSNR)
Choose this program if you are interested in one of the following majors:
Bioeconomy Sciences and Technology
Conservation
Forest Management
Forest Operations
Forest Sciences
Wood Products
See specific requirements for Natural Resources
How do I declare my major?
Your first year in the BSNR degree will consists of a common set of courses in addition to a few you select as part of the Major you are intending to follow. You will be asked to formally declare your Major at the beginning of your second year. An academic advisor from Forestry will contact you to assist with the declaration process.
2. Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship (BILS)
Choose this program if you want to become a land steward by combining Indigenous knowledge, governance, and sustainability through culturally appropriate, interdisciplinary education led by Indigenous scholars and allies.
See specific requirements for Indigenous Land Stewardship
3. Bachelor of Urban Forestry (BUF)
Choose this program if you have a passion for the urban environment and want to learn more about sustainability, green space planning, and nature in the city.
See specific requirements for Urban Forestry
Land One option in first year
Land One is jointly offered by the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and the Faculty of Forestry. You can choose this option after you are admitted to either Faculty. Choose this option for a small, supportive cohort, personalized guidance, and hands-on learning through field trips, preparing you for complex issues in forestry and land and food systems.
Admission requirements
The admission criteria vary and depend on factors that include:
- If you attended high school in Canada or internationally
- If you are transferring from another UBC Faculty or post-secondary institution
- If you self-identify as an Indigenous person
Application process
- You will need to create an account and complete the online application form at EducationPlannerBC
As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Answer a series of questions about yourself and list your top two choices for what degree you want to study
- Submit a personal profile, which requires short essay responses (for high school applicants to Forestry)
- Share the names of two references (part of the personal profile)
- Pay a non-refundable application fee
After you have submitted your application, UBC will email you to let you know how and when to submit your documents. Be sure to do this before your specific deadlines. These required documents vary depending on where you are applying from and other factors. The required documents could include: