Offered By	ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment
Minimum	48 units
Academic Contact	Cris Brack and Catherine Gross
Academic Plan	7602XMFSTY
CRICOS Code	003118F
UAC Code	832573(Master of Forestry) 832722(Master of Forestry) 835722(Master of Forestry)
Areas of Interest	Forestry and Resource Management and Environmental Science

The Master of Forestry offers a flexible program for advanced learning and professional qualification for those with undergraduate qualifications in forestry or the forest sciences, or those who have been working in forestry-related fields and wish to gain graduate-level qualifications in forestry or forest science. Master of Forestry graduates can expect to:

• gain a high level of knowledge of specific subjects reflecting their interests, as well as a general knowledge of contemporary issues and challenges in forestry and forest science;
• develop their independent learning, analytical and research skills, teamwork, and oral and written communication skills;
• develop networks relevant to their academic and professional interests; and,
• be better placed to respond to professional challenges and opportunities in their chosen careers.

The scope of the Master of Forestry is broad, reflecting the Australian National University's diversity and strength in the area of environment and resource management as well as in forestry and the forest sciences. The flexibility of course requirements for the degree allows programs to be structured to meet individual interests.  

The Master of Forestry is part of the National Forestry Masters Program.ANU graduate forestry students are encouraged to participate in the National Forestry Masters Program; for more information, visit the NFM website (www.forestry.org.au/masters).

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

The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.