Bangor University

Forestry MSc

Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom

Course overview

This programme is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters and gives partial fulfilment of Professional Membership Entry. Do you want to contribute to the knowledge and evidence needed to create, manage and conserve forests, woodlands and trees? Would you like to have the privilege of, and responsibility for, managing forests and woodlands for the betterment of society, for biodiversity and for the economy?

If so, join our MSc Forestry programme, which will equip you with the skills and knowledge to tackle such challenges. The MSc Forestry degree will allow you to develop the theoretical, analytical, digital, interpersonal, and self-management skills required for a successful career in forestry and related professions.

Why choose

Bangor University for this course? Bangor University has been teaching Forestry for over 120 years and 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 of these organisations make regular contributions to the programme.

A combination of the MSc Forestry qualification and professional experience will enable you to apply to become a fully Chartered Forester, the mark of a professional forester, and use the prestigious post nominal ‘MICFor’. Video - MSc Forestry Distance Learning × Video - Distance Learning Forestry Courses × Research Opportunities The course is closely linked with all aspects of the forest industry, both in the UK and beyond. Students are encouraged to seek opportunities and make their own links that relate to their own area of interest and expertise and are supported in this process.

Students on the course receive regular updates regarding the latest news, jobs, placements and other opportunities in the forestry sector.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters
  • Partial fulfilment towards Professional Membership Entry of the Institute
  • Pathway to Chartered Forester status and MICFor post-nominal
  • Forestry taught at the university for over 120 years
  • Staff from UK and overseas forestry organisations contribute to teaching
  • Regular updates on forestry jobs, placements and sector opportunities

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant science or technology subject

Scholarships

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Inclusive 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

  • Chartered Forester
  • Forest manager
  • Woodland officer
  • Forestry consultant
  • Conservation officer
  • Forest scientist

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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