Master of Forest Conservation (Extended Full-Time)

Forestry provides a focused lens through which to understand, influence, and practise sustainable resource management. A degree in Forest Conservation leads you into careers which have a profound impact on the sustainability of human, social and economic systems. The Master of Forest Conservation (MFC) program is accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board. Careers requiring a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) are possible with an MFC degree. If you are looking for an innovative, interdisciplinary course-based program that includes a guaranteed internship, the MFC program could be for you. Our pioneering Master of Forest Conservation (MFC) program will enable you to make a difference by entering into professions responsible for the policies and practices that have a profound impact on all living organisms and on the sustainability of human social and economic systems; work that is crucial to society and the planet’s health. The MFC program is accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board. Accreditation by an external body ensures that our students graduate with the competencies required to practice professional forestry.Over a course-intensive 16-month program, you will study all aspects of forest conservation including sustainable forest management, urban forestry, forest economics, forest governance and policy, forest and wildlife conservation biology, silviculture, and current issues in forest conservation in Canada and around the world. MFC graduates can feel confident in their knowledge of forestry and conservation issues and methods and in their ability to think analytically, write and speak clearly and convincingly about complex issues and ideas, work effectively in groups of people with sometimes disparate views, and critically assess and apply information. Full-time students complete the program in 16 months. Extended full-time students (EFT) are allowed an extra year to complete the program (28 months), while paying the same academic fees as regular full-time students. EFT students do however pay full-time incidental fees for each year of registration.

Copy of Transcript(s Domestic applicants must complete an appropriate bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, with an average of at least mid-B from a recognized university in the final year of study. International applicants should hold an appropriate bachelor’s degree or its equivalent as assessed by the University of Toronto. Use the International Credentials Equivalencies Tool to see which international credentials are required for masters programs at U of T.Curriculum Vitae: ResumeReferences: When completing the online application form, you will be required to enter contact information for three referees. Once your payment is received, the system will send invitations to your referees asking them to complete the referee report. Please speak to your referees ahead of time to confirm their availability and willingness to participate before submitting their contact details on the online application form.Statement of Interest: Applicants are required to submit a 250-500 word letter of interest describing the relevance of your background and interests to the program and your reasons for applying.