PostgraduatePart-time

Forestry

Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
2-5 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Agriculture
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6

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Overview

Research covers the environmental, economic and social factors underpinning sustainability in forest systems, studying processes ranging from individual ecological interactions to those acting at a landscape level. Research Areas Forest Ecology and Management with specialisations in: Ecophysiology of the impact and tolerance of heavy metals Plant Nutrition Mycorrhizas in forest ecosystems Impact of CO2 Forest Genetics and tree breeding Forest inventory Conservation and restoration of forest eco-systems Forest bioenergy Programme Length PhD: 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time Study Overseas We offer 'split' PhD/MPhil programmes for international students with part of the study taking place in the student's own country or a third country. Many of our British and other European students also carry out fieldwork overseas for their research.

Entry requirements

A first degree or MSc in a relevant subject is required.

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS 6.5 (6.0) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

Fees

International students: £21,000 per year

UK students: £5,182 per year

Campus

  • Bangor, United Kingdom

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Academic

UK Master's are equal to US Master's. Certification courses vary by state (nursing, law etc)so do check with the international office to confirm. Minimum GPA of 3.0 from a reputable university. No GRE requirement, however we do request a personal statement, transcripts and a research proposal where appropriate. Each application is assessed individually. Candidates who require additional studies in order to reach the desired level for entry onto a Masters degree will be considered for an extended Masters degree with incorporated Pre-Masters.*

English language

Entry onto undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is dependent on academic qualifications and English Language Level. Applicants from USA need NOT provide additional evidence of English Language ability, if previous education was with English medium of instruction. Otherwise, an IELTS overall 6.0 with 5.5 in each component or equivalent is normally required (some courses may require a higher score). Details of the English language requirements for courses run at Bangor University International College (BUIC) can be found here. Students from other countries who require advice regarding their qualifications can contact the International Education Centre at: international@bangor.ac.uk * Note: In such cases, candidate details will be shared with Bangor University International College which delivers the 1st year of the 4-year degree course, and Pre-Masters component of the Masters degree course in partnership with Bangor University. Candidate details will not be shared with any other third party organisations. ACT School Code: 7092 SAT School Code: 7200 International Year Zero: High school certificate or equivalent from your home country + IELTS 5.5 (5.5) International Year 1…

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Scholarships at Bangor University

5 for this level
  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research20% of fees
  • Heads of School Scholarship10% of fees
  • Inclusive Bangor Scholarships
  • Refugee Scholarship
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TuitionGBP 21,000
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 36,386

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