MSc Forestry

MSc in Forestry at Agriculture and Forestry University is a two-year postgraduate program focusing on advanced forestry management, forest ecology, conservation, and biotechnology applications in forestry.

The program spans 44–45 credit hours covering common biotechnology courses, advanced forest biotechnology, tissue culture, genetic variation, molecular markers, applied wildlife biotechnology, seminar, and thesis work. It combines theoretical and practical components, emphasizing laboratory and field research in silviculture, forest management, ecology, agroforestry, forest protection, community forestry, soil conservation, forest utilization, watershed management, and wildlife management. Admission is merit-based with 90% weightage to the entrance exam and 10% to undergraduate performance.

Eligibility
Bachelor in Forestry or equivalent; minimum 16 years of schooling

Admission process
Entrance exam with multiple-choice questions on silviculture, forest management, ecology, agroforestry, forest protection, community forestry, soil conservation, utilization, watershed management, wildlife, and forest mensuration
Merit-based selection, quota for subsidized, full-pay, sponsored, and foreign students
Required documents: citizenship/passport, academic transcripts, recommendation letters, work experience, concept note, application fee receipt

Career prospects
Forestry researcher, forest biotechnologist, wildlife biotechnologist, conservation scientist, forest management officer, academic lecturer