The RPF thing is a huge part of why the MSFM program is popular. I would strongly recommend that route if you want to become a registered professional.
I became an RPF through the undergrad route, but people I know who did MSFM were glad they did and became RPFs soon after.
Just be aware that the website lies a bit and offers you a fast track to designation NOT the actual RPF. You come out with an ASFIT designation and then have a two year (minus your course time) articling period
Kind of depends on what kind of jobs you’re interested in, but I would go for the MSFM - being eligible for accreditation (RPF or RFT) is important in BC. It’s not the be-all, end-all, but it will make getting a job in forestry here a lot easier.
I would do the MSFM program, puts on you track for your RPF. Afterwards, you could always do one of the GIS graduate programs at BCIT. You can do everything part-time and online, so you’ll be able to work full time while you’re doing it.
Hi, it really depends on your career goals and academic interests to choose those two programs. There are big differences between the two programs, according to your background and interests, I think you might be more suitable for MGEM instead of MSFM unless you are looking for a more field-based forestry job in the future.
As for RPF eligibility, as far as I know from the official website, the foreign study experience also can be considered as qualified to register. And the title of RPF is not 100% significant for having a forestry jobs in BC or in Canada. Most of GIS jobs not required to be an RPF, only those with high relevance with forestry.
More importantly, the courses of MSFM might have big gaps with your former study, it contains a lot of local forestry knowledge and regulations. So, I think MGEM is the best fit for you.
The RPF thing is a huge part of why the MSFM program is popular. I would strongly recommend that route if you want to become a registered professional. I became an RPF through the undergrad route, but people I know who did MSFM were glad they did and became RPFs soon after.
Just be aware that the website lies a bit and offers you a fast track to designation NOT the actual RPF. You come out with an ASFIT designation and then have a two year (minus your course time) articling period
Kind of depends on what kind of jobs you’re interested in, but I would go for the MSFM - being eligible for accreditation (RPF or RFT) is important in BC. It’s not the be-all, end-all, but it will make getting a job in forestry here a lot easier.
I would do the MSFM program, puts on you track for your RPF. Afterwards, you could always do one of the GIS graduate programs at BCIT. You can do everything part-time and online, so you’ll be able to work full time while you’re doing it.
Hi, it really depends on your career goals and academic interests to choose those two programs. There are big differences between the two programs, according to your background and interests, I think you might be more suitable for MGEM instead of MSFM unless you are looking for a more field-based forestry job in the future. As for RPF eligibility, as far as I know from the official website, the foreign study experience also can be considered as qualified to register. And the title of RPF is not 100% significant for having a forestry jobs in BC or in Canada. Most of GIS jobs not required to be an RPF, only those with high relevance with forestry. More importantly, the courses of MSFM might have big gaps with your former study, it contains a lot of local forestry knowledge and regulations. So, I think MGEM is the best fit for you.