Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry PGDipFor
This diploma is offered to graduates who
- have a forestry degree or associated qualification and with 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 New Zealand.
This is a one-year programme comprising four courses chosen from a dozen available options, normally including a forestry management or a silviculture course.
It can be used as a platform for entry to the Master of Forestry Science with suitable grades.
Entry requirements
Candidates must have completed one of the following:
- the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in either Forestry or a related area of study
- a bachelor's or higher degree in other areas and relevant experience in a forestry-related area.
Courses
To qualify for the diploma a candidate must complete courses which have a minimum weighting of 120 points. At least 90 points shall be from the 300 and 400-level courses on the Foresty schedule.
Duration
One year full-time or two years part-time.
More information
For full requirements see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry (University Regulations website).
For course advice either contact the School of Forestry directly or the College of Engineering.