Tropical Forestry MSc at Bangor University

Programme overview

An ICF-accredited MSc providing detailed knowledge for the modern forest manager, with emphasis on forest science and management, cultivation and tree management, and the hydrological and ecological systems underpinning forest resources. Bangor has taught forestry for over 120 years.

Faculty: School of Environmental and Natural Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

A 120-credit taught component of 15-credit modules and a 60-credit dissertation (180 credits). PGCert (60 credits) and PGDip (120 credits) exit awards are available.

Career pathways

Employment in national government, international organisations and forestry consultancies; many graduates progress to PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2(i) honours degree in a relevant science or technology subject (e.g. forestry, biology, ecology, law, economics, environmental science, development studies). Mature applicants without degrees but with at least 2 years' relevant work in a position of responsibility are considered. IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,500 a year (2026/27). School of Environmental and Natural Sciences: MSc Biological Sciences / Environment & Natural Resources / Geography programmes. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/apply

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