Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management at UBC Faculty of Forestry

To solve the world’s biggest environmental challenges, first you need the tools to understand them
The University of British Columbia’s Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) is an accelerated, 9-month, course-based master’s program that provides essential training in the use and application of geospatial tools used to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate programs to protect and regulate natural habitats and renewable natural resources.

Why choose MGEM?
The use of geospatial data, tools, and technologies is crucial for making informed decisions that impact environmental management. This interdisciplinary professional degree program blends landscape ecology training and quantitative spatial skills development to prepare graduates to tackle pressing environmental issues across multiple sectors.

What will you learn?
As an MGEM student, you will spend 9 months studying full-time on UBC’s Vancouver campus, beginning with a 1-week welcome retreat. The program’s curriculum is a mix of theory and hands-on experience.

Is the MGEM program right for you?

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Time Stamps
0:00 - MGEM student introduction
0:14 - What is the MGEM Program?
0:23 - What application tools do MGEM students learn?
0:41 - Why choose the MGEM Program?
0:56 - Details about the small cohort program and field trip
1:13 - What is exciting about a career in forestry?

[bganbesfien]

Greetings senior, do we need to learn the craft of programming to be successful at this program. I can speak 5 tongues but programming send bolts of lightning down my spine ..

[SLImmt]

Is it possible to transfer to this program after undertaking 1-year GIS diploma to obtain a master?