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BAgrSc Forestry

BAgrSc Forestry

Undergraduate (Level 8 NFQ , Credits 240 )

Forestry is the science, art and practice of managing forests. Forestry in Ireland operates under the paradigm of ‘Sustainable Forest Management’. This requires foresters to seek to achieve

a balance across all the productive functions of our forests – economic, social and environmental.

The UCD Forestry degree provides the scientific knowledge and transferable skills to ensure our graduates contribute positively to the ongoing expansion of the Irish forestry sector.

Forestry students will:

  • Learn about managing forest systems for the production of timber, renewable energy, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, adaptations for climate change, wildlife management, biodiversity, soil and water protection.
  • Gain skills in forest planning, remote sensing, the use of geographical information systems and forest modelling.
  • Develop the capacity for life-long learning that enables them to stay abreast of developments in policy, technology and the sciences that underpin forestry practice.

For more information regarding this course, please click School of Agriculture and Food Science

How do I apply?


For EU students, please apply via MyUCD. The following entry route(s) are available:
Description ENTRY Duration Application Opening Date APPURL
BAgrSc Forestry(FOS1) Entry in
Sep 2024
Full Time - 4 Year(s) Apply From -
Oct 2023
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Here from academic staff and graduates on why this programme is for you.

https://youtu.be/z07GQKlLk_k

A broad science-based first year is followed by forestry-focused topics in subsequent years. Fourth year is largely project-based and allows students to combine all of their accumulated skills and knowledge, while further developing their ability to communicate effectively.

Students spend approximately 40 hours a week attending lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials, and undertake independent study.

Click below to for all course modules:

BAgrSc ForestryFOS1

Forestry graduates find employment in all areas of the sector, including:

  • State and semi-state agencies
  • Forest management and consultancy
  • Wood processing and renewable energy
  • Environmental agencies
  • Education and research
  • Forestry contractors

Many graduates set up their own forestry businesses. Other opportunities include information technology, land-use planning and financial services.

Research to Master’s and PhD levels is available.

Forestry students complete four months’ PWE and are encouraged to gain experience in various aspects of forestry both in Ireland and abroad. In third year, a number of forestry students have studied for a trimester in:

  • Michigan State University, USA
  • University of Vermont, USA
  • State University, USA