Description

The Scottish School of Forestry at Inverness College UHI is the biggest forestry school in the UK and the only such establishment in Scotland. It offers programmes in the subject area of forestry and arboriculture including BSc Sustainable Forest Management with concentration in forest conservation, or arboriculture and urban forestry. The components of this programme, including fieldwork-based projects, are made available to study abroad students.

All our forestry programmes are based at the Balloch Campus: located in the woodland just outside of Inverness it offers an ideal location for studying forestry and conservation.

Study abroad students will join our mainstream Forestry programme. Students will choose their modules (courses) depending on individual interests and course requirements at their home institution. In addition students will take part in the Cultural and Activity Programme and visit places of importance to Scottish heritage, history and environment.

Highlights

* Learning contextualised through field work and sites visits
* European perspective on forestry and environment
* Opportunity to explore Scotland's environment and landscapes
* Develop an understanding of Scottish heritage, culture and history

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Conservation And Preservation
• Ecology
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Studies
• Forestry

Cost in US$:

9,700 / semester

Program Fees Include:

What is included?
* 2-day orientation
* Tuition (full time), academic credits and transcript
* Accommodation
* Airport pick-up/drop-off (Inverness Airport)
* 3 trips per semester, including 1 overnight trip (as part of the Cultural and Activity Programme)
* Theatre & Cinema voucher
* Guidebook to the area

What is not included?
* Airfare
* Travel and health insurance
* Meals
* In-country transportation
* Personal expenses

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-7 days

Inverness College University of the Highlands and Islands's Mission Statement

Inverness College UHI aims to provide high quality learning and support the development of the Highlands and Islands.

Year Founded

1960