B.Sc. Forestry course review: Details, Career prospects, scope, salary details, syllabus and eligibility criteria
In this article, we will check out all important details about B.Sc. Forestry course. Students who have passed 12th Science stream (Biology group), who are not interested in regular professional courses that offers office jobs after graduation, may find this course attractive and useful! Those who are inclined towards nature and want an adventurous career, which focuses on outdoor activities, may choose this course and have a rewarding and satisfying career. Lots of Government job opportunities are available for graduates after finishing this program. In this article, I will cover basic details about B.Sc. Forestry course, important subjects present in the course, eligibility criteria, scope and job opportunities etc.
Check out details, scope, career prospects and salary details associated with B.Sc. Forestry course.
B.Sc. Forestry: Basic course details
Normal B.Sc. programs are 3 years long. But B.Sc. Forestry program is 4 years long. It is an Undergraduate Degree program. The 4 year duration is divided into 8 semesters, each semester lasting 6 months.
The main aim of this program is to train students to become Forestry professionals. The tasks of forestry professional are- conserving forest and forest resources, conserving and protecting wildlife, manage forest resources, develop forest and forest resources etc. B.Sc. Forestry program trains students and instills skills in them, which will help them perform the above mentioned tasks. Also, the program has been designed to provide the students knowledge about latest technology used in the field of Forestry.
B.Sc. Forestry: Important subjects covered
During each semester, students have to face a set of theoretical subjects as well as practical sessions. Let us take a look at some of the important subjects present in the program.
- Basic of Geology
- Basics of Horticulture
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Forest Economics
- Computer Application
- Physical Education
- Environment Science
- Nursery maintenance
- Silviculture
- Water resource management
- Chemistry
- Forest Mensuration
- Wood Anatomy
- Tree Seed Technology
- Forest Engineering
- Mathematics
- Soil Survey
- Agrometeorology
- Dendrology
- Livestock Management
- Tree Physiology
- Forest Pathology
- Silvicultural Systems
- Wildlife Management
- Forest Business Management
- Project Planning and Cost Estimation
- Project Management
- Agroforestry Systems and Management
- Medicinal and Aromatic plants
- Forest Laws and Policies
- Forest resource and product management
- Forest resource and product marketing
- Entrepreneurship skills
- Apiculture
Those were some main subjects covered in the B.Sc. Forestry program. Apart from the theoretical subjects mentioned above, this B.Sc. program also consists of practical sessions as well as work experience oriented tours and workshops.
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Eligibility Criteria
Students who have passed 12th Science stream board examinations (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects) from a recognized board are eligible to apply for this course. In case of some institutes, minimum marks criteria may exist (normally 40-50% marks in PCB subjects).
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Courses after 12th Science Biology Group
List of courses to do after 12th Science
Scope, Job opportunities and Salary details
Ample job opportunities are available for B.Sc. Forestry graduates in the Forest Department of Indian Government. One may land the job of a forester or forest department officer in State Governments’ Forest Department. For this, one has to go through the selection process and examination though. In case of private sector jobs, some job posts available are- plantation and resort manager, forest product marketing, forest products purchasing manager, Research and Development sector etc. Starting salary is generally around 15k-25k per month. In case of Government job, it depends on the Pay Band (class and Grade of job post).
One may also follow up B.Sc. Degree with M.Sc. Degree and take up a teaching job also. Some good job posts available for graduates are-
- Officer- State Governments’ Forest Department
- Plantation Manager
- Nursery Manager
- Forest products marketing
- Purchase Manager (Forest products)
- Researcher (after completing M.Sc. and PhD programs also)
- Lecturer (after completing M.Sc. Degree also).
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sir i am mpc student did i have chance to apply for bsc forestery? plz give me rply….
Sir, which one is the best biotechnology or forestry
Both are good courses.
May I do forestry my cet agree ranking is 60000
Thanks for more informations about forestry.But I do have a doubt that ,which entrance exam should I write after plus two to get in to b.sc forestry??plz help!!!
May i do bsc forestry . If in 12th with pm?
Sir iam completed intermediate 3years back iam eligible or not
My study is continued iam very interested sir
What is total fee for it.Is there any collages in hyderabad for learning this coarse?
Sir ,I completed 12 standard recently how should I apply for the bsc forestry
I am science student in +2. I had taken biology in class 11 but I had take math in 12. can Whether i am eligible to apply for bachelor in foresty.??
can i learn more about this topic
I am an mpc student weather I am eligible to join this course
the context was good….. but the salary seems to be insufficient.., can u plz elaborate abt the salary.
How much is it’s admission fee & what about the jobs opportunity
I need to know something about forestry and what all the qualifications to do bsc forestry
Vital data about the course has been provided in the article.
Hi sir , I want some help for this
Its really wonderful course who r passionate towards greenery n i wud land up in IFS if i choose bsc in forestry
You’ll have to crack relevant selection test to join it.
sir i m 12th passout with physics chemistry n biology . in 12th i got 53% can i eligible for bsc forestry
sir tell me can i pursue this course if i had mathematics instead of biology
sir,i have recenty given exams for class 12th .I wanted to ask if girls can also choose this as their career
Yes.
Sir I want to become forest ranger…..give me tips to reach there..I have given 12 th class exam this year
AFTER 12th how should I apply for forestry course.
You must crack relevant entrance test to secure admission.
What will i do to join this course after finishing plus two?
U should apply to icar ug exam
Hii sir
I want to forest offcer
Which field is best for ????
After 12th how should apply for bsc forest course
Plz sir I m tottaly confuse becouse I am normal students and can’t choose any course which provides good sallery I m passed by
PCB
Sir , how to apply for a job after completion of B.sc forestry?
an For course complite countinious job conform realy
Sir , Please can you suggest me a best college For B.sc Forestry in India .My ambition is to become an Indian forest service(IFS) I have taken my stream has Biomaths in +1.I am studying +1 now . Suggest me a best college.
How can 12 pass with pcm student make carrier in forestry line
sir, what is the max salary that one gets who have done msc forestry…?
sir, i want to know about private sector job aportunities for b.sc forestry students
Plantations, research firms, wildlife products processing & logistics firms etc.
Very perfect courses.
Sir,
Is physical fitness needed for bsc.forestry …..?
I don’t think there is a physical fitness criteria.
sir i completed 12th with maths. i m not having biology. but i want to make career in biology side …
what course i can chiose sir… please give me reply sir.
Suhel, you may try B Pharmacy or Pharm D courses.
Sir.. Im realy confused in what course to take up after my 12th. I feel forestry has a great scope in future days… So can you give a tip about it. Please help me
Pemmaiah, it has decent scope. If you are passionate about that field, you may go for it.
Sir. i am completed 12th standard in telangana state. so please tell me about subjects are hard or easy in BSC forestry .
Sir. i completed 12 . For bsc which is better agriculture, forestry or horticulture ?
Meenu, Agriculture would be better.
sir, what are the job opportunities and salaries for bsc forestry ?
Sir, Thank you .
Thankyou sir. But can i join in a university for forestry with my +2 marks…..?
Megha, you’ll have to enquire at the college. Sometimes entrance test marks are also taken into consideration.
Sir,
Iam megha from kerala.how can i apply for forestry? Is it through entrance exam?and plz suggest good colleges in kerala for Bsc forestry.iam very interested in this course. is it good for girls..??sir plz reply
Megha, most universities accept students based on state wise entrance test marks.
Hi sir im Panneer selvam from TN.i would like to join B.Sc.forestry and wildlife .please prefer me the best B.Sc forestry colleges in TN and near by states .And howmany fees i have to pay in these colleges.please reply me sir.
Sir mane 12 pass kiya h pcb se , aur forestry se research m jana chahta hun pls adwise me.
Vikrant, go for B.Sc., follow it up with M.Sc., M.Phil. It will help you make way towards a research career.
sir…!
mera 12th agri.. se complete ho gya..
but ab BSC kisse kru confusion hora
plz advice me Bsc( ag ) bsc (forestry ) etc ya koi or se
Abhay, Agriculture would be better.
sir in 12th I have taken mathematics… am I eligible for exam??
Hello sir I have not taken mathematics as an extra subject. Am I eligible to give this exam.
I need to score good in Physics, Chemistry and Biology to get admission. But if I score bad in Mathematics, English and first language (other two subjects of best five) will I get the admission in agriculture university?
Pranta, you should score well in Mathematics subject too.