Master of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MNRES)

The Master of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (MNRES) is designed to integrate the complementary aspects of resource and environmental issues. It focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to melding traditional science with social science perspectives, and resource planning and management. This degree is designed to attract students with a diverse range of backgrounds and aspirations who share an interest in looking beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.The MNRES degree is one Master’s degree route within the Natural Resources and Environmental Studies Graduate Program (the others are an MA and an MSc). The MNRES is the only one of the three degrees that fully embraces the interdisciplinary philosophy of the faculty. There are three factors that determine whether a student pursues the MNRES degree: 1) student’s background; 2) elective courses undertaken at UNBC; and 3) thesis topic. Depending on individualized learning objectives, the MNRES degree allows flexibility in choosing a research emphasis in the social, planned or natural environments from an interdisciplinary perspective.The normal time for completion of the MNRES is two academic years. While two years is the recommended timeline, it may be adjusted at the discretion of the supervisory committee to suit a particular student’s research and program needs.

In general applicants to a Masters degree program must hold a fouryear Baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution with a Cumulative GPA equivalent to at least 3.00 B at UNBC.This is uploaded at the time of application so have it ready before you start your application In preparing your statement of interest please ensure you include your academic interests and ambitions reasons for applying and a tentative selection of courses for the program you intend to takeThis program requires 3 referencesIn general applicants to a Masters degree program must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.Domestic applicants are normally required to have a minimum overall average of 3.00 B for third and fourth-year courses.