Join Leading Scientists in Our Graduate Programs
The Faculty of Forestry offers excellent courses and cutting-edge research across a spectrum of disciplines related to forestry, and opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. Graduate students work with leading scientists in state-of-the-art facilities within the Forest Sciences Centre and at either of two research forests.
Explore Our Degrees:
Thesis-Based Degrees
Master your field of study by investing in a research-intensive program designed by you. Research students are supervised by world-renowned faculty with a wide variety of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Apply by Feb 1, 2026 for Sept 2026 entry
Apply by Feb 1, 2026 for Sept 2026 entry
Dual Master’s Degrees
In two years, earn a Master of Forestry (MF) degree from UBC and a master’s degree from a participating university in Europe. There are two specialization options available.
Master of Forestry – TRANSFOR-M
Starts September | 2 years, full-time in-person
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Jorma Neuvonen
Assistant Dean, Professional Education and International Collaboration
Apply by January 5
Master of Forestry – Green Business
Starts September | 2 years, full-time in-person
PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR
Dr. Hamish van der Ven
PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR
Jorma Neuvonen
Apply by January 5
Professional Master’s Degrees
As a Professional Master’s student, you will learn from world-leading faculty members and experienced industry professionals. Deepen your technical skills, hone your leadership abilities, and expand your networks, while completing a non-thesis master’s degree in 14 months or less.
Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM)
Starts July | 9 months, full-time in-person
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Dr. Nicholas Coops
Department Head, Forest Resources Management
Apply by February 15
Master of International Forestry (MIF)
Starts September | 12 months, full-time in-person
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Dr. Terry Sunderland
Apply by February 15
Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM)
Starts July | 9 months, full-time in-person
PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR
Hélène Marcoux
Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Director
PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR
Dr. Nicholas Coops
Department Head, Forest Resources Management
Apply by February 15
Master of Urban Forestry Leadership (MUFL)
Starts July | 13 months, full-time
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Dr. Sara Barron
Apply by February 15