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Master of Forestry Science

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Forestry Science will give you a head start into forest management, governance, or research at an advanced level. This degree offers a flexible structure - depending on your goals and experience, you can study by examination and report, examination and thesis, or thesis only.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
MForSc
Domestic Fees
$18,247 per year / $54,741 total
International Fees
$84,000 per year / $252,000 total

About this course

The Master of Forestry Science will give you a head start into forest management, governance, or research at an advanced level.

This degree offers a flexible structure - depending on your goals and experience, you can study by examination and report, examination and thesis, or thesis only. This programme means you can complete a professional master's degree with coursework and a report in two years.

Enjoy small classes and a wide variety of courses to choose from, ranging from silviculture to advanced IT applications in forestry.

Entry requirements

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.

The standard and relevance of previous study will be the criteria for selection, and for determining the options available in the degree.

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

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Forestry Science or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You will need to complete an application form for the MForSc from Te Kaupeka Puhanga | Faculty of Engineering website.

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Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Useful information:

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