Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Forestry Science (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. The Bachelor of Forestry Science follows a closely prescribed structure, with introductory courses in biology and forestry sciences, and advanced courses in forestry and industry. Career opportunities:

Benefit from hands-on learning with 90 days industry work experience.
Gain skills in forestry management, sustainability, marketing, and research.
Graduates are working in forest management, conservation, harvesting, wood processing, biosecurity, policy, iwi advisory, and more.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Forestry Science (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. The Bachelor of Forestry Science follows a closely prescribed structure, with introductory courses in biology and forestry sciences, and advanced courses in forestry and industry. Career opportunities:

Benefit from hands-on learning with 90 days industry work experience.
Gain skills in forestry management, sustainability, marketing, and research.
Graduates are working in forest management, conservation, harvesting, wood processing, biosecurity, policy, iwi advisory, and more.

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

50+

OP

12+

SAT

1160+

ACT

24+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

169+

International Baccalaureate

24+

TOEFL

80+

IELTS

6+

ATAR

74+

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol. The 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. You 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.

Application Deadline

01 Dec 2025

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Domestic

Starts from

8,405 NZD

International

Starts from

41,420 NZD

Scholarships

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