Forestry Higher National Certificate - HNC
Course Overview - Forestry Higher National Certificate - HNC
Throughout this course, you will develop skills and knowledge in forestry or urban forestry. The course offers the opportunity to specialise in Forestry or Urban Forestry.
Some of the topics are Forest Sciences, Forest Operations, Woodland Conservation, Silvicultural systems, Forest and Tree Ecology.
You will gain experience working on Mensuration and Geographical systems, while developing an awareness of health and safety and environmental issues to modern forestry.
Throughout this course, you will develop skills and knowledge in forestry or urban forestry. The course offers the opportunity to specialise in Forestry or Urban Forestry.
Some of the topics are Forest Sciences, Forest Operations, Woodland Conservation, Silvicultural systems, Forest and Tree Ecology.
You will gain experience working on Mensuration and Geographical systems, while developing an awareness of health and safety and environmental issues to modern forestry.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Barony
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A57-G72
Institution Code
S01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
To include a science or geography
Scottish Higher
To include a science or geography
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants with relevant Extended Diplomas are considered on an individual basis.
T Level
Applicants with relevant T Levels are considered on an individual basis.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include science or Geography
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C)/GCSE (9-4) in English and Maths
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,285 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £7,600 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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