About This Course
This course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters and gives partial fulfilment of Professional Membership Entry.
Embark on a journey with our MSc in Environmental Forestry, where we unravel the mysteries of the world's forests and dive headfirst into the heart of sustainability challenges. Are you ready to explore the dynamic interplay between trees and forests and the twin climate and biodiversity crises? We will equip you with cutting-edge insights from the forefront of forest science, empowering you to critically evaluate and address the monumental questions shaping our environmental future.
With an emphasis on forest science, this MSc programme will develop your understanding of the natural science of forest ecosystems, the basis of sustainable forest management.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- Bangor University has been teaching forestry for over 120 years.
- 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 from these organisations make regular contributions to the programme.
Course Content
What will you study on this course?
Taught component (120 credits) comprises modules. Modules are 15 credits and may include both coursework and/or examination(s).
Dissertation component (60 credits) comprises a dissertation – an independent research project which is led by the student who works closely with an academic supervisor to submit their own high-quality postgraduate level research.
Applicants not wishing to study for the full MSc (180 credits) can take exit awards of either Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) or Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits).
Modules run in a blended format whereby the lectures that are taught on campus are live streamed for distance learners.
Entry Requirements
A 2(ii) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, e.g. Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Conservation Sciences, Sustainable Development, Geography or Biological Sciences. Alternatively, a first degree in an unrelated subject plus relevant practical experience may be accepted. Applicants are judged on their individual merits and age, work experience and other factors are also considered. Students with degrees in forestry, geography, biology, environmental studies, economics and social sciences have graduated from this course.
Applications from mature students who do not have higher education qualifications but have relevant work experience and who have worked for a minimum of 2 years in a position of responsibility and relevance to the degree will also be considered.
IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.
Careers
Against a sometimes gloomy economic backdrop, natural resource management, and forest management in particular, is becoming more important, with the result that there is a generally acknowledged skills shortage in the forestry profession. The speed with which our graduates gain employment reflects this. Graduates from this course have progressed on to relevant employment in public sector organisations, NGOs and academic institutions both in the EU and overseas. This MSc course has also formed a stepping stone in post-graduate research and has produced high calibre research scientists in the fields of tree biology, forest science, and natural resource management.
