Forest Science

The forest science major provides detailed biological learning in natural and plant sciences and extends this knowledge into the landscape, with a specific focus on forested lands. This major combines biological subjects with those that discuss consequences for practical land management. Drawing on the strengths of the Science Faculty and the Melbourne School of Land and Environment, this major creates clear pathways to related new generation coursework masters programs like the Master of Forest Ecosystem Science offered by MSLE and the Master of Science.

The objective of the Forest Science Major is to contribute to the academic preparation of graduates who embody the University of Melbourne graduate attributes, as well as additional attributes more specific to the Bachelor of Science. This major provides students with a detailed understanding of forest systems including forest productivity and ecosystem services. This major will enable students to integrate knowledge of forest ecology to address the impacts of climate change on forest systems and the ecosystem goods and services they provide, preparing them for further studies in related coursework masters programs or employment in a land management related profession.

Completion of 50 points of study at Level 3.

Core Specialisation Subject

Students studying the Forest Science Major must complete the following specialisation subject:

Students must select three of the following specialisation electives: