University
University of CanterburyBachelor of Forestry Science
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
Introduction The 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 criteria
Entry requirementsAdmission 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.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Recommended preparationThe 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 optionYou 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.
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