Master of Forestry Science
MForSc
Duration
1–3 years full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Duration
1–3 years full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Download Brochure
Overview
The Master of Forestry Science will give you a head start into forest management, governance, or research at an advanced level.
This degree offers a flexible structure – depending on your goals and experience, you can study by examination and report, examination and thesis, or thesis only. This programme means you can complete a professional master's degree with coursework and a report in two years.
Enjoy small classes and a wide variety of courses to choose from, ranging from silviculture to advanced IT applications in forestry.
Applicants for the Master of Forestry Science must have a four-year Bachelor of Forestry Science, or other bachelor's degree in relevant subjects, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry.
The standard and relevance of previous study will be the criteria for selection, and for determining the options available in the degree.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Forestry Science or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You will need to complete an application form for the MForSc from Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering website.
Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
The MForSc can be completed by either:
- 240 points of courses chosen from the course list, including FORE679 MForSc Report
- 120 points of courses chosen from the course list, plus FORE690 MForSc Thesis
- FORE 690 MForSc Thesis only. Students approved for the thesis-only option must have already completed a minimum of 120 points of postgraduate-level studies, or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline.
Depending on which structure you opt for, the Master's can take 1–3 years to complete full-time; or 18 months to 4 years part-time.
UC offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Forestry.
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student and graduate profiles.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
See Tuition Fee Structure for more information
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 240 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $18,749 |
| 2024 | 120 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $9,182 |
| 2023 | 240 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $18,247 |
| 2023 | 120 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $8,936 |
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 240 | $87,000 | |
| 2024 | 120 | $43,500 | |
| 2023 | 240 | $84,000 | |
| 2023 | 120 | $42,000 |
Contact us
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Forestry Science.
For study planning help, contact Te Kura Ngahere | School of Forestry.
Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Phone +64 3 369 3500
Email forestry@canterbury.ac.nz