Offered By	Fenner School of Environment and Society
Minimum	72 units
Academic Contact	Peter Kanowski and David Dumaresq
Academic Plan	7622XMFOR
CRICOS Code	072688M
UAC Code	832721(Master of Forestry (Research))
Areas of Interest	Forestry and Resource Management and Environmental Science

This program offers a flexible platform for those who wish to develop their knowledge base in  forestry and the forest sciences, and depth in specific aspects. The scope of this program is broad reflecting the diverse strengths of the ANU in the environmental and forest sciences and their applications. The flexibility of course requirements for the degree allows programs to be structured to meet individual interests; all students are required to develop expertise in a nominated area through the dissertation component.

Graduates of the Master Forest (Research) program can  expect to

• develop their independent learning, analytical and research, teamwork, and oral and written communication skills;

• have better developed networks relevant to their academic and professional interests;

• be better placed to respond to the challenges of environment and sustainability through their chosen careers; and

• have completed appropriate research training for entry to the PhD

Please note that all applicants for the Master of Forestry (Research) need to include two referee reports with their application.

Admission Requirements

A three-year undergraduate degree with an average of 75% in at least half of later-year courses, or a fourth-year Honours degree with a grade of at least 70%, from an Australian university; or the equivalent from another university.

Students must maintain a 70% average in the coursework component to continue into the research part of the program.  The choice of research topic is depending upon the availability and agreement of an appropriate supervisor.  Students who have not met the requirement in the first year of coursework may opt to exit with a Master of Forestry degree.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.