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Bachelor of Forestry Science

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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...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
BForSc
Domestic Fees
$7,713 per year / $30,852 total
International Fees
$38,325 per year / $153,300 total

About this course

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.

Entry requirements

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

Recommended preparation

The BForSc is open to everyone who gains entry to the University. It is recommended that you take NCEA Level 3 biology and maths (including statistics and probability) or the IB/Cambridge equivalent.

If you have not studied Year 13 statistics, you should consider enrolling in a Headstart preparatory course over summer.

Fast-track option

You may be able to fast-track your degree and be exempt from some first-year courses or gain direct entry to the second year if you have excellent NCEA Level 3 results (or equivalent study) in relevant subjects.

Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

  • Benefit from hands-on learning with 90 days industry work experience.
  • Gain skills in forestry management, sustainability, marketing, and research.
  • Graduates are working in forest management, conservation, harvesting, wood processing, biosecurity, policy, iwi advisory, and more.

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