University
University of Canterbury
Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Jul 2023
Campus
University of Canterbury
Summary
The Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry caters for graduates who:
- have a forestry degree or a qualification in a related area and wish to update and retrain
- have another degree and are looking for some exposure to forestry
- are from countries where the forestry degree is less quantitative than in Aotearoa New Zealand.
How do I plan my degree?
The PGDipFor programme is made up of a minimum of 120 points. These courses can be chosen from the Master of Forestry Science Schedule (excluding FORE 679), and normally includes a forestry management or a silviculture course.
Further study
The postgraduate diploma can be used as a platform for possible to the Master of Forestry Science with suitable grades. UC also offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry.
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, possible into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Entry criteria
Candidates must have completed one of the following:
- the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in forestry or a related area of study; or
- a bachelor's or higher degree in other areas, and relevant work experience in a forestry-related area.
Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:
- IELTS (Academic): Minimum overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
- TOEFL (IBT): Minimum overall score of 90, with a minimum score of 19 in Reading, Listening and Writing.
- PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): Overall score of 58 and no communicative skills score below 50.
Application deadline: At least 6 months before the planned start date.
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