Master of Science in Renewable Resources

University of Alberta

Graduate studies in the Department of Renewable Resources encompass a broad spectrum of scientific and management applications in natural and managed landscapes.Graduate studies in the Department of Renewable Resources fall within five major research themes briefly defined as: Conservation Biology, Forest Ecology and Management, Agriculture and the Environment, Reclamation and Restoration of Land and Water, and Environmental Soil Science.Thesis research is conducted within the major research themes, however, the following eight fields of study are the approved specializations for the thesis-based programs: 1) Agro forestry (MSc only) 2) Conservation Biology 3) Forest Biology and Management 4) Land Reclamation and Remediation 5) Protected Areas and Wild land Management 6) Soil Science 7) Water and Land Resources 8) Wildlife Ecology and Management. Inquiries should be directed to the Associate Chair (Graduate Programs), Department of Renewable Resources.Prospective students should note that the Renewable Resources program is integrated within the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences.Students are required to complete a minimum of ?8 in coursework and a thesis.Coursework:Course requirements for the MSc are based on the student's previous training and the anticipated needs in the student's area of specialization.REN R 603 - Graduate Research SkillsREN R 604 - Graduate Research SeminarA minimum of ?6 of courses at the 500- or 600- level.Course work should include at least ?2 in research methods, statistics, and/or experimental design.Additional courses may be required at the discretion of the student's supervisor.Courses may be drawn from those listed for the Department of Renewable Resources, and from other Departments within the University.Thesis:Registration in 900-level THES. Students must prepare an acceptable thesis presenting results of research conducted. Candidates will be examined orally on their thesis results by committees formed according to Supervision and Examinations of this Calendar.Length of Program:Normally, at least two academic years of research are required to complete the MSc.The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.

Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences