The BSc (Honours) in Forestry is a four-year Level 8 degree focused on sustainable forest management. Students engage in extensive fieldwork and a semester-long industry placement, gaining practical experience in forest operations. The curriculum covers topics such as silviculture, forest protection, timber technology, and environmental management. Graduates are prepared for careers in forest management, conservation, and the timber industry, or may pursue further study in related fields.
Please Note: Electives are run subject to class sizes and timetable constraints. Some electives may require prerequisites
* = elective module
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Plant Biology | Forest Surveying & Mapping |
| Forest Establishment | Fundamentals of Forestry |
| Mechanisation & Safety | Wood Science |
| Dendrology | Earth Science |
| Mathematics for Forestry | ICT for Forestry |
| Information & Communication Technology for Forestry | Chemistry for Land Scientists |
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Timber Technology | Placement |
| Forest Mensuration | |
| Forest Protection | |
| Forest Soils | |
| Forestry & the Environment | |
| Applied Geographical Information Systems |
Year 3
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Forest Economics | Plantation Silviculture |
| Sustainable Forest Management | Commercial Forestry Practices |
| Principles of Silviculture | Forest Engineering |
| Forest Inventory | Small Enterprise Management |
| Forest Harvesting | Forest Management Plan |
Year 4
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|---|---|
| Land Science Research Methods | Student Project |
| Project Management | Geographic Information Systems |
| Professional Development | Managing People |
| Marketing Strategies for Small Business | Choose one of the following electives |
| Advanced Silviculture | *Rural Entrepreneurship |
| Statistics for Research | *Biodiversity Management |
| Choose one of the following electives | |
| *Sustainable & Renewable Energy | |
| *Integrated Pest Management | |
| *Sustainable Water Management Systems |
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Forestry:
Graduates of The BSc (Honours) in Forestry at SETU are equipped with a diverse skill set that opens doors to various career paths including:
- Forest Manager
- Forestry Contractor
- Timber Harvest Planner
- Environmental or Conservation Officer
- Forest Inventory Specialist
- GIS Technician
- Arborist
- Woodland Consultant
- Nursery Manager
- Forest Product Sales Representative
Graduates may also pursue further study.
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Dr Nick McCarthy
Course Leader of BSc.(Hons) in Land Management in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry -
Call: +35351302646
Email: [email protected]
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