Environmental Forestry (Distance Learning) MSc
Course overview
This course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters and gives partial fulfilment of Professional Membership Entry. Embark on a journey with our MSc in Environmental Forestry, where we unravel the mysteries of the world's forests and dive headfirst into the heart of sustainability challenges. Are you ready to explore the dynamic interplay between trees and forests and the twin climate and biodiversity crises?
We will equip you with cutting-edge insights from the forefront of forest science, empowering you to critically evaluate and address the monumental questions shaping our environmental future. With an emphasis on forest science, this MSc programme will develop your understanding of the natural science of forest ecosystems, the basis of sustainable forest management.
Why choose
Bangor University for this course? Bangor University has been teaching forestry for over 120 years. Our graduates work in forestry and forest sciences all over the world.
We have close links with forestry and environmental organisations in the UK and overseas, and staff from these organisations make regular contributions to the programme.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters
- Partial fulfilment of Professional Membership Entry to the Institute
- Explores forests' role in the climate and biodiversity crises
- Focus on forest ecosystem science underpinning sustainable forest management
- Regular contributions from UK and overseas forestry and environmental organisations
- Draws on over 120 years of forestry teaching
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Forester
- Forest manager
- Forest scientist
- Woodland officer
- Environmental consultant
- Conservation manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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