Lakehead University - Thunder Bay

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Program Information

School:Lakehead University - Thunder Bay
Faculty:Natural Resources Management
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Forestry, General
Description:As part of the Faculty of Natural Resources Management, our Forestry program will provide you with a background in the biological, social and operational fundamentals of forestry and its relationship to our ecosystems. You will gain the business skills, scientific expertise and practical experience needed to solve modern conservation and sustainability challenges.

Our Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry shares a common curriculum with the Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management for the first two years.Through a specialization, you will delve deeper into the areas of Forest Management, Forest Health and Protection, or the emerging area of Forest Products and Marketing.
URL:Forestry at Lakehead University - Thunder Bay
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $28,590

Please note that there is a co-op participation fee for students wishing to enter the co-op stream. The tuition cost estimate is for Year 1 of the program.
Careers:Managers in Natural Resources Production and FishingForestry Professionals

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70 to 100
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent high school diploma; Gr. 12 U English and 5 additional Gr. 12 U or M credits (including prerequisite courses). A minimum 70% overall final average. Admission averages are calculated using the top 6 Grade 12 U or M courses.

Program Specific Prerequisites: English (ENG4U), 3 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Computer Science (ISC4U), Geography (1 of: CGO4M, CGR4U, CGU4M, or CGW4U), Data Management (MDM4U), or Physics (SPH4U), 2 additional grade 12 U/M courses

Note: Only one Geography course may be used.


For more information, please visit: lakeheadu.ca/admissions.


Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 58] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. 176] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
Application Notes : For a full listing of English Language Proficiency Requirements and accepted tests with minimum scores, please visit:
lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral/applying/english-language-proficiency-requirements.


* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on December 01, 2023