Land and Environment Master of Forest Ecosystem Science

Master of Forest Ecosystem Science - Course structure

 

Students Commencing in 2009 Students Commencing in 2008

 

 

MFES structure - Students commencing in 2009

Students completing the full program (200 points, 2 years fulltime)

The Master of Forest Ecosystem Science (MFES) normally requires students to complete 200 points (equivalent of 16 coursework subjects). The course may be completed over two years (full-time) or longer if taken part time. In the first year students complete the core subject Forest Ecosystems and select seven other core subjects from a list of ten. In the second year students may choose electives from either the MFES range or from other University of Melbourne departments and faculties. Up to 25 percent of total points may be completed at another university (nationally or internationally). Further details about available subjects and subject content is available from www.forests.unimelb.edu.au/subjects. Students involved in the National Forest Masters Program are required to do the elective subject Forests in the Asia Pacific Region and at least one subject from one of the partner universities.

MFES STRUCTURE FOR STUDENTS COMPLETING THE FULL PROGRAM
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
220405 Forest Ecosystems Elective

Choose at least 7 from:
220415 Sustainable Forest Management
220511 Forest Landscape Restoration
220509 Forests Carbon and Climate Change
220408 Functional Tree Biology
220413 Forest Resource Assessment
220414 Silviculture and Forest Dynamics
220403 Forest Planning and Business Management
220410 Bushfire Planning and Management
220412 Wood Science and Technology
220416 Forests and Water

Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective Elective - 220513 Forest Research Project
Elective
Elective Elective - 220512 Forest Internship Project
Elective

 

Students with advanced standing

Depending on your undergraduate degree you may be eligible for up to 100 points advanced standing. Students with 50 points advanced standing normally complete the core subject Forest Ecosystems and select five other core subjects from a list of ten. Students with 100 points advanced standing complete at least four coursework subjects from the MFES range of subjects. Up to 25 percent of total points may be completed at another university (nationally or internationally). Further details about available subjects and subject content is available from www.forests.unimelb.edu.au/subjects. Students involved in the National Forest Masters Program are required to do the core subject Forest Ecosystems, the elective subject Forests in the Asia Pacific Region and at least one subject from one of the partner universities.

MFES STRUCTURE FOR STUDENTS WITH 50 POINTS ADVANCED STANDING**
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Credit Credit

Credit

Credit
220405 Forest Ecosystems Elective
Choose at least 5 from:
220415 Sustainable Forest Management
220511 Forest Landscape Restoration
220509 Forests Carbon and Climate Change
220408 Functional Tree Biology
220413 Forest Resource Assessment
220414 Silviculture and Forest Dynamics
220403 Forest Planning and Business Management
220410 Bushfire Planning and Management
220412 Wood Science and Technology
220416 Forests and Water
Elective
Elective Elective - 220513 Forest Research Project
Elective
Elective Elective - 220512 Forest Internship Project
Elective

** Students with a 4 year Honours degree in a related discipline may be eligible for 50 points advanced standing

 

MFES STRUCTURE FOR STUDENTS WITH 100 POINTS ADVANCED STANDING***
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Credit Credit

Credit

Credit
Credit Credit
Credit Credit
Choose any 4 MFES (220 coded) subjects
Elective Elective - 220513 Forest Research Project
Elective
Elective Elective - 220512 Forest Internship Project
Elective

*** Students with a 4 year Forest Science (or equivalent) degree may be eligible for 100 points advanced standing

 

 

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MFES structure - Students commencing in 2008

Students completing the full program (200 points, 2 years fulltime)

The Master of Forest Ecosystem Science (MFES) normally requires students to complete 200 points (equivalent of 16 coursework subjects). The course may be completed over two years (full-time) or longer if taken part time. Students complete 125 points of core subjects and 75 points of electives. Electives may be chosen from either the MFES range or from other University of Melbourne departments and faculties. Up to 25 percent of total points may be completed at another university (nationally or internationally). Further details about available subjects and subject content is available from www.forests.unimelb.edu.au/subjects. Students involved in the National Forest Masters Program are required to do the elective subject Forests in the Asia Pacific Region and at least one subject from one of the partner universities.

MFES STRUCTURE FOR STUDENTS COMPLETING THE FULL PROGRAM
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
220405 Forest Ecosystems 220403 Forest Planning and Business Management

220415 Sustainable Forest Management

GIS subject
220408 Functional Tree Biology Elective
220413 Forest Resource Assessment Elective
220414 Silviculture and Forest Dynamics Elective Elective - 220513 Forest Research Project
220410 Bushfire Planning and Management Elective
220412 Wood Science and Technology Elective Elective - 220512 Forest Internship Project
220416 Forest Hydrology and Catchment Mgt Elective

 

Students with advanced standing

Depending on your undergraduate degree you may be eligible for up to 100 points advanced standing. Students with 50 points advanced standing normally complete 6 core subjects. Students with 100 points advanced standing should complete at least 2 core subjects and least 2 more subjects from the MFES range of subjects (220 coded subjects). Up to 25 percent of total points may be completed at another university (nationally or internationally). Further details about available subjects and subject content is available from www.forests.unimelb.edu.au/subjects. Students involved in the National Forest Masters Program are required to do the core subject Forest Ecosystems, the elective subject Forests in the Asia Pacific Region and at least one subject from one of the partner universities.

MFES STRUCTURE FOR STUDENTS WITH 50 or 100 POINTS ADVANCED STANDING**
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
Credit Core

Credit

Core
Credit Elective
Credit Elective
Credit Core Elective Elective - 220513 Forest Research Project
Credit Core Elective
Credit Core Elective Elective - 220512 Forest Internship Project
Credit Core Elective

** Students with a 4 year Honours degree in a related discipline may be eligible for 50 points advanced standing, students with a 4 year Forest Science (or equivalent) degree may be eligible for 100 points advanced standing

 

 

 

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