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Honours Program - Forest Science

MajorYear: 2018

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Overview

The honours program in Forest Science comprises advanced coursework and an individual research project designed to extend students’ knowledge and skills in solving problems. After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared to either enter the workforce pursuing a career in forest science and related environmental management industries; or pursue further research study through Masters or Doctor of philosophy degrees.

Admission requirements

In addition to satisfying the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry requirements, students are required to have completed stream specific prerequisite.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Forest Science Honours Program should have acquired:

  • an understanding of the biology and diversity of forest ecosystems;
  • an understanding of Australian forest management and conservation;
  • the capacity to apply scientific knowledge to the definition, analysis and solution of problems in forestry, forest conservation, forest industry and related environmental issues;
  • an ability to design and conduct scientific enquiries;
  • essential skills in the acquisition and interpretation of forest data;
  • a capacity for the exchange, acquisition and dissemination of scientific and industry information and for technology transfer;

  • a capacity and motivation for continuing independent learning.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Structure

Research

Students must complete 75 points of research

Coursework

Students must complete 25 points of coursework

Subject Options

Research Component

Students enrol in a total of 75 points of research project across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in two of the following subject across two consecutive semesters to achieve a total 75 credit points. Students enrol in a Part 1 subject in the first semester and a Part 2 subject in the second semester.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
NRMT40012 Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
NRMT40013 Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 37.5
NRMT40014 Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 50
NRMT40015 Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt2
January (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
NRMT40016 Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt2
January (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 37.5
NRMT40017 Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt2
January (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 50

Coursework Component

25 points of coursework including one of:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
NRMT40005 Social Research Methods
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BIOL90002 Biometry
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Plus one of:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
NRMT90002 Management of Plant and Animal Invasions
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
FRST90015 Forest Ecosystems
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
FRST90017 Bushfire Planning & Management
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
FRST90018
FRST90023 Forest Health No longer available
FRST90027
FRST90022 Forests and Water
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Or a level 3 or level 9 subject with approval of stream coordinator

Links

http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/master-of-forest-ecosystem-science

Last updated: 4 March 2025