Forestry courses

Lakehead University

Forest Sciences in Lakehead University

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September, January
  • Level : PhD
  • Tuition & fees : $ 23,000 CAD Per Year
  • IELTS : 7.0
  • TOEFL : 85
  • PTE : 60


About Forest Sciences in Lakehead University

The PhD in Forest Sciences is a research-based program focused on the development of researchers in the field of forest sciences, including, but not limited to the following subject areas:

  • biodiversity in forest environments; conservation biology; evolutionary ecology; forest ecology and ecological processes; forest entomology and pathology; forest fire management and ecology; forest management, economics and operations; forest recreation; forest soils and soil conservation; forest genetics and tree improvement; population and community ecology; remote sensing and photogrammetry; silviculture; sustainable forest management; tree morphology and physiology; watershed ecology, forest hydrology and water quality; wildlife/animal habitat management and conservation; and wood science.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • A university post graduate degree in a related subject.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS: 7.0 (no individual score less than 6.0)
  • TOEFL: iBT 85
  • PTE: 60 (no component score less than 50)

Lakehead University Highlights

University type Public
Rank 9th in Canada in undergraduate study
Courses 80 undergraduate and around 20 graduate courses
No. of Campuses 2 (one each in Thunder Bay and Orillia)
Employment rate  Average rate of 94%
Application Fee 101 USD1 for undergraduate courses
Accepted Tests GMAT/GRE
English Language Proficiency Tests TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent
Financial Aid for International Students Available as Scholarships and Bursaries

Lakehead University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Estimated idea of other living expenses excluding tuition fee are listed as follows:

Name of Expenditure Cost (in USD per year)
Avg.Tution Fees $17,800
Accommodation 2,250 to 5,475
Books and Supplies 1,875
Transportation (Bus Pass) 150
Groceries 2,250
Mobile 720
Others 1,080
Total 8,325 to 11,550

 

Know more about Studying in Canada

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Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 23,000

Total

$ 23,000