Bsc %28hons%29 forest management in Uhi millennium institute

The BSc (Hons) Forest Management is a highly practical course that will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful forest or arboriculture manager. If you are looking for a rewarding career, where you can provide professional advice to the land-based forestry sector and help secure our forests for future generations to enjoy, then this course is for you.You will study at the Scottish School of Forestry campus of Inverness College UHI, where you have the option to specialise in either forest management or arboriculture and urban forestry. The degree builds on the industry-recognised HNC/HND in Forestry or Arboriculture and Urban Forestry in the first two years.A significant proportion of your work will be fieldwork-based projects where you will become experienced in the practical aspects of your chosen speciality. When you graduate you will have a technical management qualification and be experienced in all aspects of sustainable management in relation to forestry or arboriculture.

2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR 1 Scottish Higher at grade B or above plus 4 National 5s at B or above OR 2 A levels at grade D or above Minimum of one year's pre-course experience in woodland environment is required or attainment of the Certificate in Forestry or Conservation Skills. This requirement may be waived for applicants with three or more Highers, or equivalent at grade C or above,Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply. Relevant life or work experience will be taken into consideration on an individual basis,A driving licence is a prerequisite for all forestry students for the placement year; this also applies to any arboriculture students studying the placement year.For arboriculture, it should be noted that a reasonably high level of fitness is required, as well as a good head for heights

State forestry sector,Other public bodies including local authorities,Forestry and Arboriculture companies,Private estates/landowners,Community forestry sector,Self-employment as an entrepreneur or consultant,Conservation organisations

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