Enrolling in the Master of Forestry Science will provide you with a significant advantage in the realms of forest management, governance, or advanced research. The degree is structured to offer flexibility, enabling you to choose a study format that best suits your goals and experience level. You can opt for a combination of examinations and reports, examinations and a thesis, or focus solely on a thesis. This program allows for the completion of a professional master’s degree, which includes coursework and a report, within a two-year period. Students will benefit from smaller class sizes and a broad array of course offerings, ranging from silviculture to advanced applications of information technology in forestry.
Programme details
Master of Forestry Science
The Master of Forestry Science (MForSc) program at UC provides an excellent foundation for those seeking to advance their careers in forest management, governance, or research.
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights
This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Pursuing this course opens up a variety of career opportunities in sustainable forest management, conservation, and environmental protection. Here are some key career prospects:
Forest Manager
Forest Policy Analyst/Advisor
Forest Operations Manager
Wood Products Manager
Environmental Consultant
Applicants for the Master of Forestry Science must have a four-year Bachelor of Forestry Science, or other bachelor’s degree in relevant subjects, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements. University recognises the following English Language tests and courses:
International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) – including online and One Skill Retake
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) – including Home Edition and Paper Edition #
CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2) – including online
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) – including online
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
FluentIQ (*FluentIQ should be used where IELTS Indicator or TOEFL cannot be used)
LanguageCert
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
Duolingo English Test (DET)
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