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Forestry and Treescapes Management

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Venues

UHI Inverness, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Content

If you're 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. Being involved in the forestry sector is one of the best ways of helping the fight against climate change, while working in environments that provide recreational and well-being spaces for all. The BSc Hons Forestry and Treescapes Management is a highly practical course that will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful forest manager, environmental manager or arboriculturist/urban forester.

Study at the Scottish School of Forestry campus, Inverness, situated within 10 hectares of woodland and an additional 100 hectares of FLS woodland serving the surrounding communities, providing a beautiful setting to learn about forests, trees and the environment.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers, or 1 Higher at B plus 4 subjects at National 5 at B. A driving licence is highly recommended due to the nature of travel in this work.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

D500

Course Length

4 years

Department

Science, Nature and the Environment

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.uhi.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Forestry

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Horticulture and Landscaping

Work with Animals