Land and Environment Master of Forest Ecosystem Science

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.

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

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.

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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.

220415 Sustainable Forest Management

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.

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