Maritime College of Forest Technology

The Maritime College of Forest Technology (MCFT) specializes in natural resource education. The school is located at the Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre in Fredericton, three kilometres from the downtown core. Fredericton is lined with roughly 85 kilometres of multi-purpose trails that run through its waterfront, urban and residential areas. Two student residences, Bedard Hall and Torunski Hall, are attached to MCFT’s main building. MCFT’s specialized programs include forest technology and advanced fish and wildlife technology.

Students have access to three teaching forests: the 1,543-hectare University of New Brunswick woodlot, near the college; the 569-hectare Kingsclear woodlot; and the 8,996-hectare Acadia Research Forest. Students participate in fieldwork and visit diverse work sites, from local research labs to large industrial operations. Small class sizes drawn from a tightly knit community of 130 learners are a hallmark of the college’s educational experience.

For MCFT students who wish to continue their education at university, the college has transfer credit agreements with the University of New Brunswick (bachelor of science in forestry), the University of Prince Edward Island (bachelor of wildlife conservation) and Cape Breton University (bachelor of engineering technology and bachelor of technology).

Quick facts

School size:
Small

Tuition:
Diploma $8,800-$12,000

Residence offerings:
Yes

Popular programs

Forest Technology Diploma

Cool options

Fish and Wildlife Technology: The program focuses on the uses of various technologies and knowledge of the various techniques, associated with monitoring and assessing wildlife species and their habitats.