BSc in Forestry
Contact:
Warren Elgersma
Chairperson
Program Information
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
One Year University Transfer Program
For the most current university program and transfer information, see Planning Guides in Academic Advising .
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
The Program
RDC offers a modified first year of study that provides credit for the first year of BSc Forestry.
Transfer Features
The courses in this program can be transferred in full to BSc 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.
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:
a. Biology 30
b. Chemistry 30
c. ELA 30-1
d. Mathematics 30-1
e. 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:
a. Biology 30
b. Chemistry 30
c. ELA 30-1
d. Mathematics 30-1
Program Content (Please note these credits are U of A credits.)
Forestry
Suggested Pattern Year 1
Program Cost Estimates