BSc in Forestry

Agriculture and Forestry University
4 years
Rs.
Updated December 19, 2025

University

Agriculture and Forestry University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

2+

Summary

BSc in Forestry at Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) is a four-year, eight-semester program designed to train students in forest management, conservation, and environmental sustainability with both academic and field-based expertise.

Description
The curriculum integrates forestry science, ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, wildlife management, forest engineering, silviculture, and forest products utilization. Emphasis is placed on practical field training, laboratory work, and project-based learning. Graduates acquire technical, analytical, and managerial skills for careers in forestry, conservation, and related environmental sectors.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (Semester-wise)

SemesterCourse CodeCourse TitleCr. Hr.
1stBSH 101-106, SFB 101, WPR 101Cytology, Genetics & Breeding, Technical English, Intro Economics, Social Science for Forestry, Forest Law & Policy, Office Management, Silviculture, Wildlife Biology16+2
2ndFPU 101, FSE 101, BSH 107, WP 102, SFB 102, NRM 101, SWM 101Wood Anatomy, Forestry Surveying, Tree Physiology, Wildlife & Ecotourism Management, Dendrology, Forest Extension, Intro Soil Science14+7
3rdBSH 201, FPU 201, WPR 201, SWM 201, FSE 201, NRM 201-202, SFB 201Plant Biochemistry & Biotech, Harvesting & Logging, Wildlife Conservation, Geology, Forest Engineering, Forest Economics, Forest Mensuration, Silvicultural Systems16+5
4thFPU 202, WPR 202, NRM 203, SFB 201-203, SWM 202, FT 201Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Protected Area Management, Forest Management, Forest Ecology, Agroforestry, Forest Protection, Forest Hydrology, Field Training14+8
5thFPU 301-302, WPR 301, NRM 301, EES 301, FSE 301, BSH 301, SFB 301Wood Products & Utilization, Ethnobotany, Tourism & Recreation, Rangeland Management, Fire Ecology, Soil & Water Conservation Eng, Statics & Computer App, Nursery Management16+7
6thFPU 303, FSE 302, NRM 302-303, EES 302-303, SWM 301, FT 301Wood Science & Tech, Remote Sensing, Forest Business Mgmt, Community Forestry, Mountain Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Watershed Mgmt, Field Training14+9
7thBSH 401, NRM 401-402, FPU 401, EES 401-402, SFB 401, FSE 401, FT 401Entrepreneurship, Experimental Design, Non-Timber Forest Products, Environmental Science, Ecosystem Services & Climate Change, Natural Resource Economics, Silviculture of Nepalese Trees, GIS in NRM, Field Training16+8
8thEES 403, SWM 401, PP 401, SM 401Global Environmental Change, Soil Survey & Degraded Land Mgmt, Project Paper/LEE, Seminar4+9

 

 

Features

Features
Duration: 4 years
Semester system with internal assessment (20%) and final exams (80%)
Minimum 70% attendance required for eligibility
Grading scale 1–4 (A–D) based on marks obtained
Scholarships available through national and international organizations
Merit-based admission via entrance exam

 

Admission Process

Admission process
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Online application submission on AFU portal
Entrance exam (80% weight) plus 10% 10+2 aggregate and 10% SLC/SEE marks
Selection based on merit list
Submission of original academic documents, citizenship, photographs, and quota certificates at registration

Eligibility
I.Sc. (Science) or 10+2 (Science) with English, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology (minimum 50% aggregate)
Diploma or Technical Certificate in Forestry also eligible
Nepalese citizen

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects
Forest officer (government and provincial level)
NGO and INGO forestry and conservation roles
Community forestry and forest-based enterprises
Forest-based consultancy and entrepreneurial opportunities
Research and teaching in forestry faculties and institutions
Protected area and wildlife management
Environmental and climate change projects

 

Colleges Offering This Course

Siddhant Campus

Bright Mid-Western Agriculture and Forestry Campus