Welcome Orientation (2 days, dates TBA)
FOUR YEAR PROGRAM MAP | |||
Term 1 Sept – Dec |
Term 2 Jan – Apr |
Summer May – Aug |
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Year 1 | Basic Sciences, English, Introduction to Urban Forestry and Conservation, Soil Science, Sociology, Economics | ||
Year 2 | Human Well-Being, Forest Ecology and Biology, Community Forests, Climate Change, Sustainability, Introduction to Planning and Design | ||
Year 3 |
Arboriculture, Biotic and Abiotic Disturbances, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, Conservation Planning and Wildland Recreation + 3 minor courses |
Field Camp (7 days in April) | |
Year 4 |
Administrative Policy and Law, Ecological Restoration and Sustainability, Green Network Planning, Forests and Society, Recreation and Tourism Planning, Capstone Studio + 3 minor courses |
Visit the UBC Calendar to view course listings.
Co-op Program
Urban Forestry students can participate in the Forestry Co-op Program, where they can find job opportunities related to their degree, gain experience, make industry connections and earn a salary. Learn more about why you should join Co-op.
PLANNED CO-OP OPTION: FIVE YEAR PROGRAM MAP | |||
Term1 Sept – Dec |
Term 2 Jan – Apr |
Summer May – Aug |
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Year 1 | Basic Sciences, English, Introduction to Urban Forestry and Conservation, Soil Science, Sociology, Economics | Summer | |
Year 2 | Human Well-Being, Forest Ecology and Biology, Community Forests, Climate Change, Sustainability, Introduction to Planning and Design | Co-op 1 | |
Year 3 | Biotic and Abiotic Disturbances, Geographic Information Systems, Conservation Planning and Wildland Recreation + minor courses | Co-op 2 | Co-op 3 |
Year 4 | Co-op 4 | Arboriculture, Remote Sensing + minor courses | Field Camp (7 days in April)/Co-op 5 |
Year 5 |
Administrative Policy and Law, Ecological Restoration and Sustainability, Green Network Planning, Forests and Society, Recreation and Tourism Planning, Capstone Studio + minor courses |