Dr. Faisal Moola

Associate Professor

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Biography

Faisal Moola is an Associate Professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph. His research areas include Conservation, Forest Governance, Environmental Politics, and Indigenous-led Conservation. He specializes in Forest Conservation and Management, Ecology, Ethnoecology, and Environmental Policy, focusing particularly on Indigenous-led conservation practices. Faisal teaches several courses such as Management Biophysical Environment (GEOG*3210), Geography Selected Region (GEOG*3600), Environmental Systems Analysis (GEOG*4110), and Local Environmental Management (GEOG*4220). He encourages graduate students interested in conservation policy and practice, forest management, and ethnobotany to reach out for collaborative opportunities. With a strong emphasis on fieldwork, Faisal seeks students who possess solid academic backgrounds and are open to scholarly collaboration and research writing in the field of conservation.

Research Interests

Courses

Management Biophysical Environment Geography Selected Region Environmental Systems Analysis Local Environmental Management

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).