MSc Environmental Forestry

The Environmental Forestry MSc at Bangor University is a one-year full-time course designed to provide students with detailed knowledge and understanding of forest ecosystems, their conservation, and the role of forest species in increasing biodiversity. It also delivers high-level research methods training in environmental science that is of significant demand by employers in the environment sector.Course Content: The course combines lectures, practical work, tutorials, case studies, field work, computer-based exercises, project work, and independent study. The content is divided into two parts, with the first part comprising of six taught modules while the second part involves individual research for the dissertation.Key Modules: The core modules include Forest Ecology and Forest Measurement, Wood Science & Sustainable Management, Silvicultural Systems & Sustainable Forestry, Forestry Study Tour, Research methods, and MSc Research project (Dissertation). The optional modules include Forest Protection, Agroforestry Systems & Practice, Forests, People and Culture, and Tropical Forestry Study Tour.Accreditations: The Environmental Forestry MSc is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters and is an approved program for students intending to achieve chartered status.Future Careers: Graduates of this program can look forward to careers in forest management and conservation, environmental consultancy, research, or progress to further studies within environmental science. The course also prepares students for roles within forestry departments or environmental agencies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.