BSc Forestry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Forestry is a forestry degree centred on woodland management, silviculture, and ecological processes in forest plant communities. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Environmental Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters, the course allows students to complete an optional placement year or a year abroad. The first year covers fundamentals through Forestry in the Twenty First Century, Ecosystem Function and Services, Environmental Management and Conservation, and Practical and Field Skills for Forestry and Woodland Management. The second year focuses on applied techniques through Geospatial Data Skills, Sustainable Forest Management, Forest Health, and Silviculture and Inventory. The final year involves advanced study and research through Forest and Woodland Management Plan, Forest Ecology, Professional Practice for Forestry and Woodland Management, and Independent Dissertation Research. Optional modules let students explore areas such as Environmental Policy, Agroforestry, Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing, Catchment Modelling and Analysis, and Urban Forestry.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 88 - 120 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: Including grade C in a science subject at A2 level (e.g. Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Economics, Statistics, Psychology). Key Skills and General Studies not accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma (including H5 in a science subject) Access: Science/Environmental-based Access course Pass Required BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM-DDM in a relevant subject (e.g. Countryside Management, Applied Science, Forestry & Arboriculture, or Animal Management) City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): MMM-DDM in a relevant subject (e.g. Countryside Management, Forestry & Arboriculture, Land & Wildlife Management) Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Laboratory Skills**: MMM-DDM T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 35%
- Skilled trades occupations: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 25%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF).
Modules
- Forestry in the Twenty First Century
- Ecosystem Function and Services
- Environmental Management and Conservation
- Trees, Forests and Global Change
- Practical and Field Skills for Forestry and Woodland Management
- Year 1 Tutorials
- Tutorials Year 1
- Geospatial Data Skills
- Sustainable Forest Management
- Forest Health
- Silviculture and Inventory
- Second Year UK Forestry Study Tour
- Second Year UK Forestry Study
- Becoming a Researcher
- Forest and Woodland Management Plan
- Forest Ecology
- Professional Practice for Forestry and Woodland Management
- Independent Dissertation Research
- Environmental Policy
- Field Course: Tenerife
- Agroforestry
- Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
- Catchment Modelling and Analysis
- Forest Ecosystems and Services
- Urban Forestry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forestry at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £32,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Forestry and arboriculture.
What do graduates of BSc Forestry at Bangor University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forestry at Bangor University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Forestry at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forestry at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF).
Does BSc Forestry at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forestry at Bangor University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.