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Forestry

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Venues

UHI Inverness

Content

If you're interested in the conservation and management of our woodland and forest areas, the HND Forestry will give you the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the forestry industry.

You will study at the Scottish School of Forestry, part of Inverness College UHI. To enhance employability our HND Forestry students undertake a one-year work placement, except in cases where suitable alternative experience can be demonstrated.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers at C or above preferably including one from English, Environmental Science, Geography or Physics or 1 Higher at B plus 4 subjects at National 5 at B. Minimum of 1 year's pre-course experience in a woodland environment or Certificate in Forestry (This requirement may be waived for those with 3 or more Highers at B). Driving licence necessary.

Progression Routes

BSc Sustainable Forest Management

Start Date

September

Qualification

HND

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

005D

Course Length

3 years

Department

Science and Environment

SCQF Level

8

Website

www.uhi.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Horticulture

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Forestry

Work with Animals