Are you interested in pursuing a post-secondary education to pursue certification in a specific field? Here we have outlined college and university learning opportunities available throughout Nova Scotia, as well as in New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland. Programs offerings are available in biology, conservation, environmental management, forest engineering, geography, geology, wildlife conservation and more.
See below for a comprehensive list of courses and program details:
Forestry Related University/College Program in Nova Scotia
Program | Training Organization/ Institution | Certification | Website | Location |
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Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment | Cape Breton University | www.cbu.ca | Sydney NS | |
Biology | Acadia University | BSc, MSc courses in ecology, plants, conservation, wildlife and habitat management | www.acadiau.ca | Wolfville NS |
Biology | Cape Breton University | www.cbu.ca | Sydney NS | |
Biology | Saint Francis Xavier University | Two interdisciplinary programs: Aquatic Resources and Environmental Science, MSc | www.stfx.ca | Antigonish NS |
Biology | Saint Mary's University | www.smu.ca | Halifax NS | |
Biology | Universite Sainte-Anne | BSc with concentration on Environmental Biology | www.usainteanne.ca | Church Point NS |
Biology-Ecology | Dalhousie University | www.dal.ca | Halifax NS | |
Climate and Environment | Saint Francis Xavier University | BASc | www.stfx.ca | Antigonish NS |
Community Development | Acadia University | Outdoor and Adventure Education | www.acadiau.ca | Wolfville NS |
Earth Science | Saint Francis Xavier University | To some extent reforestation. Honours, advanced major, major and minor programs. | www.stfx.ca | Antigonish NS |
Earth Science | Dalhousie University | BA, Bsc, MSc, PhD | www.dal.ca | Halifax NS |
Environmental and Sustainability Studies | Acadia University | Major, Honors or combined with Community Development | www.acadiau.ca | Wolfville NS |
Environmental Biology | Dalhousie University | 27 credit hours, Certificate | www.dal.ca | Halifax NS |
Environmental Engineering | Dalhousie University | Meng. | www.dal.ca | Halifax NS |
Environmental Geoscience | Acadia University | BSc, Major and Honors, MCD | www.acadiau.ca | Wolfville NS |
Environmental Impact Assessment | Dalhousie University | 24 credit hours | www.dal.ca | Halifax NS |
Environmental Science | Acadia University | BSc, Minor, Major and Honors | www.acadiau.ca | Wolfville NS |
Environmental Science | Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus | BSc, BA | www.dal.ca | Truro NS |
Environmental Science | Saint Mary's University | BSC, Minors in Ecology, Plant Biology, Conservation | www.smu.ca | Halifax NS |
Environmental Science | Saint Francis Xavier University | 4 year program advanced major in four concentrations: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Climate and Water. BSc | www.stfx.ca | Antigonish NS |
Environmental Science | Dalhousie University | BSc, BA | www.dal.ca | Halifax NS |
Environmental Studies | Cape Breton University | www.cbu.ca | Sydney NS | |
Environmental Studies | Saint Mary's University | BES | www.smu.ca | Halifax NS |
Environmental Studies | Dalhousie University | MES | www.dal.ca | Halifax NS |
Environmental Sustainability and Society Program | Dalhousie University | BSc | www.dal.ca | Halifax NS |
Geographic Information Science | Dalhousie University | Certificate | www.dal.ca | Halifax NS |
Geographic Information Science | Nova Scotia Community College | 1 year, Certificate | www.nscc.ca | Lawrencetown NS |
Geography | Saint Mary's University | MA, BA, BSc, BA Honours BSc Honours | www.smu.ca | Halifax NS |
Geology | Acadia University | BSc, Minor, Major, Honors, MSc | www.acadiau.ca | Wolfville NS |
Geomatics Engineering Technology | Nova Scotia Community College | 1 year, Diploma | www.nscc.ca | Lawrencetown NS |
Geospatial Data Analytics | Nova Scotia Community College | 1 year, Advanced Diploma | www.nscc.ca | Lawrencetown NS |
Indigenous Studies | Dalhousie University | 9 credit hours, Certificate, Minor for various Bach. Degrees | www.dal.ca | Halifax NS |
Integrated Environmental Management | Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus | BScAgr | www.dal.ca | Truro NS |
Masters of Resource and Environmental Management | Dalhousie University | www.dal.ca | Halifax NS | |
Mi'kmaw Studies | Cape Breton University | www.cbu.ca | Sydney NS | |
Natural Resources Environment Technology | Nova Scotia Community College | 2 years, Diploma | www.nscc.ca | Port Hawkesbury NS, Bridgewater NS |
Plant Science -to some extent reforestation | Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus | BScAgr | www.dal.ca | Truro NS |
Remote Sensing | Nova Scotia Community College | 1 year, Diploma | www.nscc.ca | Lawrencetown NS |
Survey Technician | Nova Scotia Community College | 1 year, Certificate | www.nscc.ca | Lawrencetown NS |
Forest Sector Related University/College Programs in Other Atlantic Provinces
Program | Organization/ Institution | Certification | Website | Location |
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Applied Climate Change and Adaption | University of Prince Edward Island | BSc Major | www.upie.ca | Charlottetown PEI |
Biology | Universite de Moncton | BSc | www.umoncton.ca | Moncton NB, Edmunston NB |
Biology | University of New Brunswick | www.unb.ca | Fredericton NB | |
Biology - focus on Ecology, Conservation, Plants and Environment | Mount Allison University | BSc- Minor, Major, Honors | www.mta.ca | Sackville NB |
Boreal Ecosystems and Agriculture Sciences | Memorial University | MSc | www.mun.ca | Corner Brook Nfld |
Conservation Enforcement | Holland College | 18 weeks Certificate | www.hollandcollege.com | Charlottetown PEI |
Environmental Management | University of New Brunswick | Masters | www.unb.ca/fredericton/forestry/ | Fredericton NB |
Environment and Natural Resources | University of New Brunswick | BSc. | www.unb.ca/fredericton/forestry/ | Fredericton NB |
Environment and Society | St. Thomas University | BA | www.stu.ca | Fredericton NB |
Environment and Sustainability | Memorial University | BES | www.mun.ca | Corner Brook Nfld |
Environmental Applied Science Technology | Holland College | 2 year Diploma, Can move on to BSc | www.hollandcollege.com | Charlottetown PEI |
Environmental Science | Memorial University | Bsc., MSc, MEnvSci., PhD | www.mun.ca | Corner Brook Nfld |
Environmental Science | Mount Allison University | BSc.- Minor Major, Honors | www.mta.ca | Sackville NB |
Environmental Science | Universite de Moncton | Minor | www.umoncton.ca | Moncton NB |
Environmental Science | University of Prince Edward Island | PhD | www.upie.ca | Charlottetown PEI |
Environmental Studies | Memorial University | Bachelors | www.mun.ca | Corner Brook Nfld |
Environmental Studies | Mount Allison University | BA-Minor, Major, Honors | www.mta.ca | Sackville NB |
Environmental Studies | Universite de Moncton | Masters | www.umoncton.ca | Moncton NB |
Environmental Studies | University of Prince Edward Island | Bachelor, Major, Minor, Specialization | www.upie.ca | Charlottetown PEI |
Environmental Studies | Crandall University | BSc | www.crandalu.ca | Moncton NB |
Environmental Technology | New Brunswick Community College | 2 year Diploma | www.nbcc.ca | Miramichi NB |
Fish and Wildlife Technology (Forest Technology prerequisite) | Maritime College of Forest Technology | www.mcft.ca | Fredericton NB | |
Forest Engineering | University of New Brunswick | Masters | www.unb.ca/fredericton/forestry/ | Fredericton NB |
Forest Management | Universite de Moncton | BSc | www.umoncton.ca | Moncton NB, Edmunston NB |
Forest Science | Universite de Moncton | Masters | www.umoncton.ca | Edmunston NB |
Forest Technology | Maritime College of Forest Technology | 2 years | www.mcft.ca | Fredericton NB |
Forestry | University of New Brunswick | BSc., Masters | www.unb.ca/fredericton/forestry/ | Fredericton NB |
Geographic Information Systems | Mount Allison University | minor for any degree | www.mta.ca | Sackville NB |
Geography | Mount Allison University | BA-Minor, Major, Honors | www.mta.ca | Sackville NB |
Geography | Universite de Moncton | BA | www.umoncton.ca | Moncton NB, Edmunston NB, Shippigan NB |
Geological Engineering | University of New Brunswick | www.unb.ca | Fredericton NB | |
Geomatics/ Survey Engineering Technology | College of the North Atlantic | Co-op 3 year Diploma | www.cna.nl.ca | Saint John's Nfld |
Natural Resources | Academy Canada | 2 year Diploma | www.academycanada.com | Saint John's Nfld |
Pesticide Applicator Forestry/Industrial Class C | New Brunswick Community College | Online | https://nbcc.ca/programs-courses | Fredericton NB |
Pesticide Applicator (Pilot) Class A | New Brunswick Community College | Online | https://nbcc.ca/programs-courses | Fredericton NB |
Pesticide Certification | New Brunswick Community College | Online | https://nbcc.ca/programs-courses | Fredericton NB |
Science in Forest Engineering | University of New Brunswick | Masters | www.unb.ca/fredericton/forestry/ | Fredericton NB |
Science in Forestry | University of New Brunswick | Masters | www.unb.ca/fredericton/forestry/ | Fredericton NB |
Wildlife Conservation | University of Prince Edward Island | BSc Major | www.upie.ca | Charlottetown PEI |
Wildlife Conservation Technology | Holland College | 2 year Diploma | www.hollandcollege.com | Charlottetown PEI |