Forest Sciences

Study scientific principles related to forests, forest organisms, and plant and animal ecology. Forest Sciences is based on the principle that forests are complex ecosystems made up of thousands of living organisms and non-living components, and that our use of one part of the forest ecosystem can impact all of the others. This program is a major in the Bachelor of Science in Nature Resources degree.

Why this program?

• Specialize in an area such as genetics, ecology, entomology, pathology, silviculture, or hydrology
• Focus on forest ecosystems in another part of the world with an international specialization
• Earn academic credits toward a Registered Professional Biologist or Registered Professional Forester designation

English-language requirements

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

General admission requirements

• Graduation from high school
• Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

UBC considers your grades in all academic Grade 11 and Grade 12 classes, paying special attention to courses that relate to the degree you’re applying to.

Degree-specific requirements: Natural Resources

Grade 12

• A Grade 12 English
• A Grade 12 Pre-Calculus
• A Grade 12 Biology, a Grade 12 Chemistry, or a Grade 12 Physics (see Related courses below)

Grade 11

• A Grade 11 Chemistry
• A Grade 11 Biology (see Related courses below)
• If you intend to major in Wood Products or specialize in Harvest Planning and Engineering (Forest Operations), Physics 11 is strongly recommended.

Related courses

The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

• Language Arts
• Mathematics and Computation: Calculus is recommended for the Harvest Planning and Engineering specialization
• Sciences: Biology 11 and/or 12 is strongly recommended for all majors and specializations. Physics 12 is also recommended for the Wood Products major and the Harvest Planning and Engineering specialization (for these program options, students with neither Physics 11 or 12 should contact Forestry Advising.