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Master of Forest Science
- Ambleside, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Science is a 3.5-year graduate programme offered by School of Forestry at the NAU Flagstaff campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Forest Science and apply appropriate scientific methods
- Interpret findings
- And communicate evidence-based conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Conservation Scientists
- Environmental Restoration Planners
- Foresters
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers (Postsecondary)
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
- Soil and Plant Scientists
Curriculum
- Plan of 63 units over about 3.5 years. Study is organised as Forestry Common (23 units)
- Emphasis or Coursework (10 units)
- Dissertation (15 units). Choices include Ecosystem Science
- Forest Management Sciences
- Forest Social Sciences
- Ecology
- Evolution and Conservation Biology. A comprehensive exam is required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Honours degree
- Normally 2:2 or equivalent (some courses 2:1)
- Country equivalents on the entry requirements page
- Pre-registration health masters need a relevant honours degree (usually 2:1) plus health and enhanced checks
- MBA needs a 1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent.
Accepted academic background
Honours degree, Normally 2:2 or equivalent (some courses 2:1/1st, Country equivalents on the entry requirements page).
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements by country and course (cumbria. Ac. Uk/study/international-students/entry-requirements/). Apply online through the postgraduate route (cumbria. Ac. Uk/study/international-students/how-to-apply/). No application fee is published. Show English proof (about IELTS 5 or the Cumbria Password test). Receive an offer. Meet its conditions and pay the deposit (up to 50% of first-year tuition
- or 4
- 000 GBP for low-risk countries). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Arrange accommodation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £26,827 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Ambleside |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Institute of Science and Environment |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £16,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £26,827 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.

