Which subjects do I have to study in M.Sc forestry course?

M.Sc in Forestry is a 2-year full-time postgraduate course, the minimum eligibility for admission to which is the successful completion of graduation in any of: B.Sc (Forestry) B.Sc (Agriculture) B.Sc (Horticulture) B.Tech (Horticulture) B.Tech (Agricultural Biotechnology). The programme is spread over 4 semesters, with the final year being based on the candidates chosen stream of study. Such postgraduates can seek gainful career opportunities such as: Forester in Forest Department of Indian Government. Forest Department Officer in State Governments Forest Department. Plantation and Resort Manager Forest Product Marketing Forest Products Purchasing Manager Environmental Expert Quality Control Manager Research and Development Officer, etc. Such foresters are recruited in areas such as: Laboratories Wood-based Industries Outdoors, depending on the field of specialisation Wood Workshop and Saw Mills, Wood Seasoning and Preservation Treatment Plants Pulp and Paper Industries Katha Making Industry Rosin and Turpentine Industry Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Units Carpentry and bamboo crafts Wood Products Industries etc. Popular organizations that hire such postgraduates include: Century Paper Mill Star Paper Mills ITC Bhadrachalam Paper Boards Ballarpur Industries Limited Orient Paper Mills WIMCO Match Industry Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills, etc.

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