Bachelor of Science - Forestry

Credential
Bachelor's Degree
Duration

1 year at RDC - 3 years at U of A

Location
Main Campus
The Program

RDC offers a modified first year of study that provides credit for the first year of BSc Forestry.

University Transfer Program

One Year University Transfer Program:

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

Transfer Features

The courses in this program can be transferred in full to Bachelor of Science - Forestry at University of Alberta. Note that this recommended program does not correspond exactly with the first year at University of Alberta (some courses are from subsequent years in the program). Refer to the University of Alberta calendar for the complete listing of courses under the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences.

Program Cost Estimates
Admission Requirements

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

  1. Biology 30
  2. Chemistry 30
  3. ELA 30-1
  4. Mathematics 30-1
  5. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D

OR

2. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

  1. Biology 30
  2. Chemistry 30
  3. ELA 30-1
  4. Mathematics 30-1

Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.

Graduation Requirements

You must pass 20 term university transfer courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.

Related Careers

A growing interest in forest management, resource management, and preservation of the natural ecology means an increasing number of jobs in the field of Forestry. There are jobs in many federal and provincial government agencies. Typical jobs include:

  • silviculture
  • reforestation
  • forest tree improvement
  • forest management
  • fire control
  • forest research

University of Alberta

(Please note these credits are U of A credits.)

Suggested Pattern Year 1

  • BIOL 218/BIOL 318 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219/one of ENGL 220 or COMM 271 (6 credits)
  • CHEM 211 (3 credits)
  • ECON 201 (3 credits)
  • MATH 202 or MATH 203 (3 credits)
  • STAT 251 (3 credits)
  • 2 Free Electives (6 credits)