Faculty of forestry and environmental management
Graduate studies enquiry – Circle one – MScF, MScFE, MF, MFE, MEM
PhD
General instructions
In order to process your enquiry we need you to complete the following form. The completed form
will then be directed to a research group in your area of interest for their evaluation. However,
contacting a faculty member prior to submitting your online enquiry may enhance your
opportunity for an invitation to submit a full application to the School of Graduate Studies.
Misrepresentation and/or false information will result in an automatic rejection of your application.
Enrollment information
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General information
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can be reached anytime.
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Academic background
Identify your most recent degree and provide unofficial marks. Please send copies (originals are
not required) of your transcripts, do NOT fax.
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English language proficiency
English is both the working language and the primary language of instruction and examination at
UNB. Hence it is essential that all students be able to communicate and comprehend effectively,
both orally and in written form, in English. All international applicants whose mother tongue is not
English are required to demonstrate that they have a sufficiently good command of the English
language to enable them to participate fully in the academic life of the University. This includes
international applicants who are landed immigrants or reside in Canada. Proficiency in English
MUST be demonstrated by one of the means listed below.
Note: If an international student has received a degree from an English speaking country, TOEFL
may be waived.
Mother tongue:
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Have you studied a
minimum of 2 years
out of the past 5
calendar years in the
English language?
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English, French, Other
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yes or no
TOEFL score:
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Standard TOEFL (min. 550)
TOEFL (min. 213)
TWE score (min. 4.0)*:
Computer Based
Test date:
IELTS score (min. 7.0):
Employment history
Indicate positions held, starting with the most recent, that are relevant to your pursuit of graduate
studies.
Current/most recent employer:
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Status:
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Other relevant experience
Provide information on internships, co-ops, major group projects, international programs, or other
activities that you feel provided relevant experience.
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Financial information
All applicants must certify their ability to meet all educational and living expenses for the period of
their intended study. The average cost for international students is approximately $22,000.
Canadian per year. See UNB's financial services information about tuition. There are limited
financial resources available for student assistantships.
Do you have financial
support for any or part
of your studies at UNB ?
No
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Yes
If YES, please enter amount to the nearest Canadian dollar $
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From the list below please select one area of interest, your enquiry will be directed to those
individuals and or to the faculty member you select from the drop down menu. However, your
chance of a successful enquiry/application is greatly enhanced if you make contact with a
faculty member/professor prior to submitting your online enquiry form. You can view the
faculty list and their interests. Go to their individual pages to see more information.
Area of interest:
(required)
Please identify the
faculty member you
have made contact
with at UNB Forestry,
or who you would
like as a potential
supervisor. Select
from this list:
Select one
Forest science, Wood science, Forest management, Wildlife
ecology, Forest engineering, Timber engineering, Environmental
Management, Unclear/undecided
Select one
M. Afzal, P. Arp, T. Beckley, C. Bourque, F. Chan,
Y.H. Chui, R. Cunjak, A. Curry, S. Dalton, A. Diamond, T. Erdle,
D. Floyd, G. Forbes, M. Gong, D. Jaeger, G. Jordan, D. Keppie, J.
Kershaw, M. Krasowski, V. Lantz, B. Leblon, D. MacLean, F.
Meng, T. Needham, D. Quiring, O. Rajora, E. Richards, E. Robak,
M. Roberts, R. Savidge, I. Smith, N. Whitney
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Statement of objectives
Please provide, in
300 words or less,
what you hope to
achieve within the
field of study for
which you have
applied:
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please use page 9
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Information source
We would appreciate knowing how you learned about our graduate program. Please indicate your
information sources in order of importance.
Most important:
Second most
important:
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important:
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Comments
If you would like to add something to your enquiry, you may do so here. Or attach a separate
sheet.
Comments:
If you wish to submit an online enquiry go to:
http://www.unbf.ca/forestry/graduate/m-d_prog.html to complete the form.
For mail enquires only
If you are satisfied that your enquiry is complete and accurate and you wish to submit it for
review, send a paper copy of your enquiry to the address below. Your enquiry will be forwarded to
the appropriate faculty members.
Faculty of forestry and environmental management
P.O. Box 44555
28 Dineen Drive
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB E3B 6C2
Attention: Director of Graduate Studies
This is not an application to graduate school. If this enquiry is successful, you will be invited to
submit a formal application to the school of graduate studies.
Signature: _____________________________________________________________
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