OpenFieldUniversity of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
The University of Northern British Columbia is Canada's premier green university, internationally recognized for its frontier research in environmental science, indigenous community health, natural resources management, and cold-climate sustainable engineering.
Academic overview & excellence
UNBC offers intensive interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate curricula designed in direct partnership with northern and First Nations communities. Its signature Prince George campus serves as an active living laboratory for bioenergy, forestry ecology, and northern health sciences.
Research admissions & criteria
Postgraduate candidates require a recognized bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher on a 4.33 scale, alongside proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90). Graduate research applicants must establish departmental faculty supervisor support prior to formal admission.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
UNBC Northern Health Leaders Graduate Fellowship
Doctoral and master's fellowship supporting innovative community-based epidemiology and rural health delivery systems across northern British Columbia.
Master of Science in Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
Research-intensive graduate degree exploring boreal forest ecology, watershed dynamics, fish biology, and environmental toxicology.
Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resources & Environmental Studies
Advanced interdisciplinary doctoral research degree focusing on climate adaptation, carbon cycle dynamics in high-latitude peatlands, and ecosystem restoration.
Master of Engineering in Integrated Wood Design
Specialized professional master's degree conducted at the Wood Innovation and Design Centre, teaching mass timber structural design and low-carbon construction.
Quesnel River Research Centre Limnology & Salmonids Practicum
Four-month summer research practicum analyzing freshwater sediment flows, tailings remediation, and sockeye salmon migration in the Cariboo Mountains.
Bachelor of Science in Forest Ecology and Management
Accredited professional forestry degree providing hands-on training in wildfire management, silviculture, and Geographic Information Systems.
Certificate in Northern and Indigenous Community Economic Development
Six-month professional certificate addressing indigenous land use governance, treaty negotiations, and circular bioeconomy enterprise development.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Dr. Stephen Déry
Professor & Canada Research Chair in Northern Hydrometeorology · Department of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Dr. Stephen Déry is Professor & Canada Research Chair in Northern Hydrometeorology in the Department of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences at University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), conducting advanced research in Northern Hydrometeorology, Cryosphere Dynamics, Atmospheric Rivers.
Dr. Margot Parkes
Professor of Health Sciences · School of Health Sciences
Dr. Margot Parkes is Professor of Health Sciences in the School of Health Sciences at University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), conducting advanced research in Ecohealth, Watershed Governance, Public Health Inequities.
Dr. Thomas Tannert
BC Leadership Chair in Tall Wood and Hybrid Structures · School of Engineering
Dr. Thomas Tannert is BC Leadership Chair in Tall Wood and Hybrid Structures in the School of Engineering at University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), conducting advanced research in Mass Timber Structural Systems, Cross-Laminated Timber Mechanics, Earthquake Engineering.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC).