Forest Sciences

Lakehead University

Canada, Thunder Bay

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Lakehead University

Canada , Thunder Bay

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Thunder Bay

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,605 / year

Next Intake July-2023

Forest Sciences

About

The PhD in Forest Sciences is a research-based program focused on the development of researchers in the field of forest sciences, including, but not limited to the following subject areas:

biodiversity in forest environments; conservation biology; evolutionary ecology; forest ecology and ecological processes; forest entomology and pathology; forest fire management and ecology; forest management, economics and operations; forest recreation; forest soils and soil conservation; forest genetics and tree improvement; population and community ecology; remote sensing and photogrammetry; silviculture; sustainable forest management; tree morphology and physiology; watershed ecology, forest hydrology and water quality; wildlife/animal habitat management and conservation; and wood science.

For a current list of the PhD core faculty members to contact for doctoral research opportunities, please click here.

NOTE: Students in this program are expected to complete all requirements within a minimum of nine terms (3 years) up to a maximum of twelve terms (4 years) of continuous full-time registration. Candidates must meet a minimum residency of three terms, two of which must be consecutive.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Doctoral Programs

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university and show evidence of scholarly achievement. Students must have a Master's degree or its equivalent with an academic average as specified by the academic unit. Applicants for our Doctoral programs are strongly encouraged to engage a supervisor for their program before they apply.

For program-specific requirements, visit Doctorate Programs Admission Requirements, and click on your program, then click on the "Requirements" tab for further details.

Please be advised that meeting the minimum admission requirement does not guarantee admission into a program.