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Bachelor of Forestry Science

University of Canterbury, New Zealand
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Course Overview

The Bachelor of Forestry Science (BForSc) is a professional degree that prepares graduates for managing forest resources by combining core science courses with management, commerce, and technology.

Forestry Science graduates are highly sought after by employers and follow exciting and rewarding career paths.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Compulsory courses


Year 1:

  • Trees, Forests and the Environment

  • Trees in the Landscape

  • Forest Growth and Measurements

  • Commercial Aspects of Forestry

  • Ecology, Evolution and Conservation

  • Statistics 1

Year 2:

  • BForSc Practical Requirements

  • Introduction to Forest Engineering

  • Introduction to Forest Economics

  • Forestry Biology

  • Introduction to Silviculture

  • Biometry 1a

  • Biometry 1b

  • Soil Fertility

Year 3:

  • Plantation Silviculture

  • Forest Management

  • Wood Science

  • Geospatial Science in Forest Monitoring and Management

Year 4:

  • Management Case Study

  • Forest Harvest Planning

  • Environmental Forestry

Elective courses

  • Forest Transportation and Road Design

  • Forest Products Marketing and International Trade

  • Forest Economics 2

  • Forest Tree Breeding

  • Special Topic: Advanced Wood Products Processing

  • Biosecurity Risk Management

  • Independent Course of Study

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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