THE GROWING GREEN
BIO-PRODUCTS SECTOR
Trees are nature’s most readily renewable
resource and contain valuable biopolymers
like lignin and cellulose. The University
of British Columbia is a world leader
in creating innovative value from forest
biomass. As a top global research
institution, UBC contributes to the
advanced research in this sector through
partnerships with industry, government
and utilities. The Master of Engineering
Leadership in Green Bio-Products is
designed to prepare students to work
as valued leaders and sector specialists
in this exciting and emerging industry.
HERE’S HOW THE GREEN BIO-PRODUCTS SECTOR IS GROWING
$200 billion 55,000
60%
ESTIMATED BIOCHEMICALS
MARKET
OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
IS FORESTED
(SOURCE: FOREST PRODUCTS
ASSOCIATION OF CANADA)
DIRECT JOBS IN MORE THAN
7,300 BUSINESSES SUPPORTED
BY FORESTRY IN CANADA
“Trees are the key to our shared sustainable future. UBC’s
Master of Engineering Leadership in Green Bio-Products
addresses this future head-on, equipping graduates with the
skills and knowledge to make valuable contributions to sector
transformation, development of innovative new products
and being future leaders in the emerging bio-economy.”
Trevor Stuthridge, D.Phil., Dipl.Exec.Mgmt.
Executive Vice President, FPInnovations
APPLY
IT’S QUICK
and EASY
Visit our website, call us at
604.827.4136 Monday—Friday
8:30 am—4:30 pm Pacific Time
or email [email protected]
mel.ubc.ca
Subject to approval by the Ministry of Advanced Education.
GREEN
BIO-PRODUCTS
THE GROWING GREEN
BIO-PRODUCTS SECTOR
Trees are nature’s most readily renewable
resource and contain valuable biopolymers
like lignin and cellulose. The University
of British Columbia is a world leader
in creating innovative value from forest
biomass. As a top global research
institution, UBC contributes to the
advanced research in this sector through
partnerships with industry, government
and utilities. The Master of Engineering
Leadership in Green Bio-Products is
designed to prepare students to work
as valued leaders and sector specialists
in this exciting and emerging industry.
HERE’S HOW THE GREEN BIO-PRODUCTS SECTOR IS GROWING
$200 billion 55,000
60%
ESTIMATED BIOCHEMICALS
MARKET
OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
IS FORESTED
(SOURCE: FOREST PRODUCTS
ASSOCIATION OF CANADA)
DIRECT JOBS IN MORE THAN
7,300 BUSINESSES SUPPORTED
BY FORESTRY IN CANADA
“Trees are the key to our shared sustainable future. UBC’s
Master of Engineering Leadership in Green Bio-Products
addresses this future head-on, equipping graduates with the
skills and knowledge to make valuable contributions to sector
transformation, development of innovative new products
and being future leaders in the emerging bio-economy.”
Trevor Stuthridge, D.Phil., Dipl.Exec.Mgmt.
Executive Vice President, FPInnovations
APPLY
IT’S QUICK
and EASY
Visit our website, call us at
604.827.4136 Monday—Friday
8:30 am—4:30 pm Pacific Time
or email [email protected]
mel.ubc.ca
Subject to approval by the Ministry of Advanced Education.
GREEN
BIO-PRODUCTS
From pharmaceuticals, food packaging, clothing and building materials to cuttingedge carbon nanofibres and biofuels, a new generation of green bio-products is being
developed as a viable replacement for oil-based products and fuels.
ONE YEAR, INTENSIVE STUDY, FACE TO FACE
Program graduates will gain a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the chemistry and
anatomy of the tree and its role as one of the most prolific forms of biomass. Students will study
lignocellulosic separation chemistry and the production pathways for biocomposites and fuels.
They will also examine the spectrum of potential bio-products, including biopolymers, biorefining,
bioenergy and public policy for the bio-products sector.
The Master of Engineering Leadership in Green Bio-Products is offered on a January through
December calendar year. It is designed with a 60% focus on technical specialization and
40% on a leadership platform designed to enhance the business, communication and soft
skills of program participants.
Distinct from other programs in Canada and internationally, the Master of Engineering Leadership in
Green Bio-Products will create industry leaders who are peers to their engineering team members,
with specialist skills in project management.
UBC is uniquely positioned to offer the Master of Engineering Leadership in Green Bio-Products.
We bring together cross-faculty resources from the Faculty of Applied Science and Faculty of
Forestry. The program emphasizes cross-disciplinary study to strengthen technical perspectives.
Curriculum follows the Industry Value Chain
The 12-month full-time curriculum is intense and exhilarating!
WINTER
JANUARY—APRIL
3) BIO-PRODUCTS
& BIOENERGY
1) BIOMASS
FUNDAMENTALS
UBC has an exceptional group of researchers who are furthering the development of
biomaterials from trees, including specialty paper applications, fibre- and fibril-reinforced
materials, and carbon fibres from lignin. The UBC Master of Engineering Leadership
(MEL) in Green Bio-Products is designed to develop highly qualified personnel with
the specialized knowledge and practical experience to assume challenging roles in the
rapidly evolving lignocellulosic biomass products sector.
2) BIOMASS PROCESSING
Unique in North America, this new degree will support graduate participation in the
development of advanced technical processes, product ideation and senior project
management roles.
FALL
SEPTEMBER—DECEMBER
GBPR 503:
Bioenergy Technology & Policy
(3 CR)
GBPR 500:
Building Blocks of Forest Biomass
(6 CR)
GBPR 502:
Sustainable Biomaterials
from Forest Biomass
(3 CR)
GBPR 501:
Biomass Conversion Chemistry
(3 CR)
GBPR ELECTIVE
(3 CR)
APPP 501:
Project Management & Leadership (1.5 CR)
BOOT
CAMP*
4 weeks
(4.5 CR)
APPP 502: Leadership & Sustainability
(1.5 CR)
APPP 505: Analytics & Interpretation
for Applied Sciences (3 CR)
Course availability and content subject to change—see our website for more details.
CUTTING-EDGE FACULTY
The Faculty of Applied Science at UBC
is home to one of North America’s
premier engineering schools—UBC
Engineering—bringing together 12
engineering programs. The UBC Faculty
of Forestry is Canada’s largest forestry
school and a leader in education and
research for forest conservation, forest
products and natural resources.
Dr. Mark Martinez is a Professor of
Chemical and Biological Engineering,
Director of the UBC Pulp and Paper
Centre, and a world-renowned researcher.
Dr. Scott Renneckar is a Professor of
Wood Science, specializing in wood
polymer chemistry and leading the
Advanced Renewable Materials Lab.
These are two of the many top
Together, these educational leaders
collaborated closely with leading green
bio-products industry members to
create the UBC Master of Engineering
Leadership in Green Bio-Products degree.
SUMMER
MAY—AUGUST
*Boot Camp = APPP 503: Organizational Leadership &
APPP 504: Business Acumen for Technical Leaders
CREATED BY THE FACULTIES OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND FORESTRY
AND THE SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Sauder School of Business is one of
the world’s leading academic business
schools and is dedicated to rigorous,
relevant and experiential teaching.
UBC’s program is designed for early-career professionals with three or more years of industry
experience, with an undergraduate degree in Applied Science, Science or Forestry. This
comprehensive curriculum is grounded in collaborative projects with faculty and forestry and
green biomass companies in Vancouver.
TECHNICAL COURSES
(18 CR)
If you’re thinking about concentrating your career
in the green bio-products sector, think about the
difference a year at UBC can make. Build knowledge.
Cross disciplines and boundaries. Gain confidence.
Master the leadership skills that will take you to the
next level. Invest in yourself, and in the growing
bio-economy, at UBC.
A COMPREHENSIVE GREEN BIO-PRODUCTS CURRICULUM
LEADERSHIP COURSES
(12 CR)
BECOME A GREEN BIO-PRODUCTS
ENGINEERING EXPERT
WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES
researchers in this field who are involved
in the delivery of the program.
UBC provides a strong cross-faculty
voice for the province’s bio-economy,
research and associated partners. The
Faculty of Applied Science and Faculty
of Forestry collaborate to offer a learning
environment rich in interdisciplinary
research resources and expertise.
UBC’s Faculty of Forestry’s facilities are
customized, state-of-the-art research
labs designed for high-level, world-class
investigation, with a focus on valueadded wood products. The UBC Pulp and
Paper Centre has a 30-year commitment
to advance forest products and
biomaterials research. The Centre
supports competitiveness and
transformation through research and
development, education and training
through the demonstration of new
technology in pilot facilities and
mill trials.
SAUDER BUSINESS ELECTIVE
(1.5 CR)
THE GROWING GREEN
BIO-PRODUCTS SECTOR
Trees are nature’s most readily renewable
resource and contain valuable biopolymers
like lignin and cellulose. The University
of British Columbia is a world leader
in creating innovative value from forest
biomass. As a top global research
institution, UBC contributes to the
advanced research in this sector through
partnerships with industry, government
and utilities. The Master of Engineering
Leadership in Green Bio-Products is
designed to prepare students to work
as valued leaders and sector specialists
in this exciting and emerging industry.
HERE’S HOW THE GREEN BIO-PRODUCTS SECTOR IS GROWING
$200 billion 55,000
60%
ESTIMATED BIOCHEMICALS
MARKET
OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
IS FORESTED
(SOURCE: FOREST PRODUCTS
ASSOCIATION OF CANADA)
DIRECT JOBS IN MORE THAN
7,300 BUSINESSES SUPPORTED
BY FORESTRY IN CANADA
“Trees are the key to our shared sustainable future. UBC’s
Master of Engineering Leadership in Green Bio-Products
addresses this future head-on, equipping graduates with the
skills and knowledge to make valuable contributions to sector
transformation, development of innovative new products
and being future leaders in the emerging bio-economy.”
Trevor Stuthridge, D.Phil., Dipl.Exec.Mgmt.
Executive Vice President, FPInnovations
APPLY
IT’S QUICK
and EASY
Visit our website, call us at
604.827.4136 Monday—Friday
8:30 am—4:30 pm Pacific Time
or email [email protected]
mel.ubc.ca
Subject to approval by the Ministry of Advanced Education.
GREEN
BIO-PRODUCTS