Course summary
If a career in recreation, conservation or resource management in a vital global industry interests you, then you should consider this unique degree.
Forestry industries are enormously dynamic and are often key to the success of developing economies. This degree focuses on implementing environmentally-sound practices across a variety of forest environments world-wide.
The Bachelor of Forest Science and Management not only equips you with foundational scientific knowledge in forest systems, it prepares you with the know-how to find solutions.
You will learn to use contemporary applications in geographic and environmental mapping approaches and information analysis, and study subjects from ecology to policy models, agroforestry to chemistry and more. You will gain hands-on practical skills and experience in the field in a range of native and plantation forest environments.
The course is distinctive for providing graduates with a strong foundation in forest science and incorporates field-based practicums and interactive tutorials. It also focuses on the business aspects of industrial forest management, while acknowledging the importance of alternatives such as small-scale farm forestry, mixed-species plantations and managed private native forests.
The course places an emphasis on field work and includes many trips to native and planted forest types. These provide an opportunity for students to learn key skills in forest science, in evaluating vegetation and planning management options. The NSW Northern Rivers region offers a variety of accessible subtropical environments close to the Lismore campus.
Forestry students have the opportunity to specialise in small or large-scale plantations, restoration forestry, provision of environmental services, wood utilisation, forest inventory and planning, and international forestry.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate skills of critical analysis and application of scientific methods in forest science and management. Make decisions and exercise informed judgement in relation to native forest, plantation and agroforestry science and management. |
| Creativity | Demonstrate imagination, initiative and enterprise in problem-solving. Respond creatively to intellectual, professional, environmental and social challenges. |
| Ethical practice | Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical frameworks and sustainability. Demonstrate well-developed judgement on principles of social justice and professional standards. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of forest science and management. Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in professional and community settings. Demonstrate knowledge in several sub-disciplines. |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in self-managed learning. Critically reflect on practice. Demonstrate information literacy skills. |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas in forest science and management contexts. Collaborate effectively with academic, operational and technical workers. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people and the environment. |
Students complete 16 weeks of practical workplace experience during in a forestry-related area including plantation and forested regions across Australia. Students are assisted by work experience coordinator to find paid and/or volunteer work placements that complement their studies.
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Institute of Foresters of Australia.
Course overview
Course code
3004101
Course abbreviation
BForScMgt
Credit points
384
Equivalent units
32
Domestic duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
International duration
4 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Session | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | 1 | 334102 | 054021 |
| Online | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Domestic fees
International
| Location | Session | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | 1 | $27,600 ($3,450 per unit) | 019851A |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Forest Science and Management degree a candidate shall successfully complete 16 weeks approved work experience and not less than thirty-two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A;
- seven (7) units from Part B, or other approved units
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A candidate who, while enrolled for the Bachelor of Forest Science and Management:
- has successfully completed eight (8) units, with no more than four (4) units as advanced standing may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor Degree; or
- has successfully completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Environmental Science may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature from the Bachelor Degree.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| BIO10187 - Global Environmental Issues | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| SUR00201 - Environmental Mapping | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| BIO00202 - Ecology | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis | Introductory | ||
| ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| BIO00213 - Plant Identification and Conservation | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| FOR00102 - Measuring Trees and Forests | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| FOR00103 - Native Forest Silviculture | Intermediate Note 1, Note 3 | Note 1, Note 3 | |
| Choose 1 Elective from Part B Part B | |||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| FOR00100 - Fire Ecology and Management | Intermediate Note 1, Note 3 | Note 1, Note 3 | |
| FOR00101 - Plant Physiology and Ecology | Intermediate Note 1, Note 3 | Note 1, Note 3 | |
| FOR00105 - Plantation Silviculture | Intermediate Note 1, Note 2 | Note 1, Note 2 | |
| Choose 1 Elective from Part B Part B | |||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| AGR00214 - Soil Processes | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| ECO00202 - Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development | Intermediate | ||
| FOR00107 - Forest Health: Pest and Disease Management | Intermediate Note 1, Note 2 | Note 1, Note 2 | |
| FOR00104 - Forest Operations | Intermediate Note 1, Note 3 | Note 1, Note 3 | |
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| AGT00217 - Land Degradation and Rehabilitation | Advanced Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| FOR00106 - Wood Science and Utilisation | Intermediate Note 1, Note 3 | Note 1, Note 3 | |
| FOR00108 - Agroforestry and Farm Forestry | Intermediate Note 1, Note 2 | Note 1, Note 2 | |
| GLY00223 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| FOR00109 - Forest Modelling and Management | Advanced Note 3 | Note 3 | |
| FOR00110 - Natural Resources Policy | Intermediate | ||
| Choose 2 elective units from Part B Part B | |||
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| ENV10656 - Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management | Advanced Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Choose 3 elective units from Part BPart B | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| BIO00202 - Ecology | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis | Introductory | ||
| ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| BIO10187 - Global Environmental Issues | Introductory | ||
| SUR00201 - Environmental Mapping | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| FOR00100 - Fire Ecology and Management | Intermediate Note 1, Note 3 | Note 1, Note 3 | |
| FOR00101 - Plant Physiology and Ecology | Intermediate Note 1, Note 3 | Note 1, Note 3 | |
| GLY00223 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Please 1 Elective unit from Part B | |||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| BIO00213 - Plant Identification and Conservation | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| FOR00102 - Measuring Trees and Forests | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| FOR00107 - Forest Health: Pest and Disease Management | Intermediate Note 1, Note 2 | Note 1, Note 2 | |
| AGR00214 - Soil Processes | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| AGT00217 - Land Degradation and Rehabilitation | Advanced Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| FOR00105 - Plantation Silviculture | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| FOR00108 - Agroforestry and Farm Forestry | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Choose 1 Elective Unit from Part B | |||
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| FOR00109 - Forest Modelling and Management | Advanced Note 3 | Note 3 | |
| FOR00103 - Native Forest Silviculture | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| ECO00202 - Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development | Intermediate | ||
| FOR00104 - Forest Operations | Intermediate Note 1, Note 3 | Note 1, Note 3 | |
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| FOR00106 - Wood Science and Utilisation | Intermediate Note 1, Note 3 | Note 1, Note 3 | |
| ENV10656 - Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management | Advanced Note 1 | Note 1 | |
| Choose 2 Elective Units from Part B | |||
| Year 5, Session 1 | |||
| FOR00110 - Natural Resources Policy | Intermediate | ||
| Choose 3 Electives from Part B | |||
Notes
| Note 1: | Compulsory Residential for External Students |
| Note 2: | This unit is available in ODD years e.g 2015 & 2017 |
| Note 3: | This unit is available in EVEN years e.g 2016 & 2018 |
Unit groups
Part B
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||
| AGR00215 - Water and Catchment Management | Advanced | ||
| BHS00130 - Community Development | Introductory | ||
| BIO00212 - Wildlife Conservation | Intermediate | ||
| BIO00244 - Protected Area Management | Advanced | ||
| ENV00207 - Environmental Planning | Intermediate | ||
| FOR00112 - Product Development and Marketing | Intermediate | ||
| HIS10018 - Writing Place: Landscapes, Memory, History | Intermediate | ||
| IST00451 - Independent Study - Science I | Advanced | ||
| ISY01224 - Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution | Introductory | ||
| MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||
| MKT00106 - Marketing Research | Advanced | ||
| MNG00724 - Human Resource Management | Advanced | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| SOY00419 - Caring for Kuntri: Indigenous Environmental Management | Advanced | ||
| EDU01290 - Outdoor Education I | Introductory |