244 Master's degrees offered by the university

The University of British Columbia’s Master of Urban Forestry Leadership (MUFL) is a unique, intensive 13-month course-based master’s programme for those ready to shape the cities of tomorrow. As the only programme of its kind, MUFL offers a truly interdisciplinary education—blending expertise from arboriculture, forestry, urban planning, landscape architecture, and urban forestry.

The University of British Columbia’s Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) is an accelerated, 9-month, professional master’s degree programme that provides essential training in the use and application of geospatial tools used to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate programmes to protect and regulate natural habitats and renewable natural resources.

The University of British Columbia’s Master of International Forestry (MIF) is an intensive, 12-month programme based on a mix of experiential learning and coursework that prepares students to explore, negotiate, and implement solutions to the complex challenges facing the world’s forests, and the people that depend upon them.

The Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM) programme from University of British Columbia is a comprehensive 9-month course-based master’s programme designed to prepare students for careers in professional forest land management. 

The Community and Regional Planning programme at the University of British Columbia is a professional master degree delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This intensive, two-year public study mode course focuses on sustainable urban development, indigenous partnerships, and equitable social change in a global context.

The Teaching English as a Second Language program offered by University of British Columbia develops an awareness of current thought and practice in TESL education. 

The Musicology programme at the University of British Columbia is a research-focused Master of Arts delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This two-year, full-time public course combines historical methods with critical interpretation. Students engage in advanced scholarly research to prepare for professional academic careers.

The Adult Learning and Global Change programme at the University of British Columbia is a professional M.Ed. delivered entirely online. This two-year, public study mode course explores how adult education intersects with globalisation. Students benefit from an international curriculum developed with three global partner universities.

The M.Sc. Botany at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, full-time programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. Students engage in advanced plant biology studies over approximately two years, benefiting from world-class facilities and expert supervision in a public university setting.

The M.Sc. in Chemistry at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive master's programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. Students engage in advanced coursework and original thesis work over approximately two years of full-time study, benefiting from world-class facilities and expert supervision.

The Biomedical Engineering programme at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive Master of Applied Science. This full-time, in-person course at the Vancouver campus typically lasts three years. Students engage in advanced technical training and a thesis to prepare for high-level healthcare careers.

The Landscape Architecture programme at the University of British Columbia is a post-professional research degree. This two-year, full-time course focuses on independent, immersive study within a public university setting. It is designed for those with prior degrees to synthesise knowledge and advance contemporary concepts.

The M.A. French at the University of British Columbia is a public, in-person programme delivered at the Vancouver campus. Over approximately two years, students engage in advanced research across linguistics and literature. This master’s degree offers a rigorous academic environment for exploring the Francophone world.

The mission of the Adult Learning and Education graduate program at the University of British Columbia is to contribute to the creation, elaboration, exchange and application of knowledge concerning the education and learning of adults in diverse contexts.

The early years of a child's life are critical years that play a major role in determining the child's developmental trajectory throughout life. The Early Childhood Education program is offered at the University of British Columbia.

This Curriculum and Leadership program at the University of British Columbia is a collaborative program between the Educational Administration and Leadership Program and the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy.

The Geological Engineering MASc at the University of British Columbia is a research-based master programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This full-time course combines earth sciences with engineering principles. Students complete both advanced coursework and a thesis to develop specialised technical expertise.

The Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies at the University of British Columbia is a full-time, in-person programme. Spanning approximately 2.2 years, this public degree focuses on the diverse languages and cultures of Spain and Latin America, providing advanced academic training through coursework and research options.

The Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology program offered by University of British Columbia is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of measurement, program evaluation, and research methodology in the social and behavioral sciences (e.g., Psychology, Education, Quality of Life Studies, Health Studies). 

The M.Sc. in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, public programme delivered in person. Over approximately two years, students engage in interdisciplinary study to solve complex food system challenges through coursework and a mandatory thesis.