Overview

At Forestry Science from University of Canterbury small classes and field trips make for an engaging and rewarding learning experience at UC. Forestry Science graduates are highly sought after by employers and follow exciting and rewarding career paths.

Careers

Possible careers include forest management (plantation and native forests), conservation, harvesting, wood processing, planning, policy, forest science, timber appraisal, biosecurity, forest economics, sustainability, iwi advisory, and land management.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Trees, Forests and the Environment

Trees in the Landscape

Forest Growth and Measurements

Commercial Aspects of Forestry

Cellular Biology and Biochemistry

Ecology, Evolution and Conservation

Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-07-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-14 00:00:00 , International

More details

You are recommended to apply for admission to UC with an international qualification at least six months before your planned start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

Biology Forestry Environmental Sciences View 31 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

It is recommended that you take NCEA Level 3 biology and maths (including statistics and probability) or the IB/Cambridge equivalent.

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English Proficiency

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

48000 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48000 NZD per year during 48 months.
National

8465 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8465 NZD per year during 48 months.

SECOND - FOURTH YEARS

Tuition Fee estimate: $48,000 per 120 points (International)
Tuition Fee estimate: $8,465 per 120 points (Domestic)

Living costs for Christchurch

1300 - 2000 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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