Bachelor of Forestry Science

    Bachelor of Forestry Science

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 24,193 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 25, 2026

    Bachelor of Forestry Science

    About

    Introduction

    The BForSc is a professional degree that prepares graduates for managing forest resources by combining core science courses with management, commerce, and technology.

    Forestry Science graduates are highly sought after by employers and follow exciting and rewarding career paths.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

    Recommended preparation

    The BForSc is open to everyone who gains entry to the University. It is recommended that you take NCEA Level 3 biology and maths (including statistics and probability) or the IB/Cambridge equivalent.

    If you have not studied Year 13 statistics, you should consider enrolling in a Headstart preparatory course over summer.

    Fast-track option

    You may be able to fast-track your degree and be exempt from some first-year courses or gain direct entry to the second year if you have excellent NCEA Level 3 results (or equivalent study) in relevant subjects.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    English language courses offered in partnership with CCEL will prepare you for study at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by CCEL are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study.

    Further details and application form are available from the CCEL site.

    Career

    Career ready

    • Benefit from hands-on learning with 90 days industry work experience.
    • Gain skills in forestry management, sustainability, marketing, and research.
    • Graduates are working in forest management, conservation, harvesting, wood processing, biosecurity, policy, iwi advisory, and more.

    Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,193 / year

    Bachelor of Forestry Science

    University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch