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23. Bachelor of Forest Science (Honours)
    23.1. Course Description
    23.2. Admission requirements
    23.3. Duration and commencement
    23.4. Course structure
    23.5. Honours research project
    23.6. Assessment
    23.7. Course outline

23. Bachelor of Forest Science (Honours)

23.1. Course Description

The Bachelor of Forest Science (Honours) comprises advanced coursework and an individual research project designed to extend students' knowledge and skills in solving problems. After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared to either:

enter the workforce pursuing a career in forest science and related environmental management industries; or

pursue further research study through masters or doctor of philosophy degrees.

23.2. Admission requirements

To be eligible for consideration for entry into honours, applicants must have:

achieved an average of at least 65 in the third year (300-level) subjects of their Bachelor of Forest Science degree; or

completed an equivalent qualification to the Bachelor of Forest Science degree, this qualification being recognised by the Faculty, at a level of academic performance equivalent to that required in the point above.

23.3. Duration and commencement

This honours program can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. The program can commence either in February or July. February commencement concludes in November. July commencement concludes in June of the following year.

23.4. Course structure

The honours course is comprised of coursework subjects and a research project. Coursework subjects enable students to gain sufficient familiarity with the fields relevant to their research project. Subjects not appearing on the recommended list can be taken for credit, subject to course coordinator approval. Applicants to the program will need to demonstrate the completion of appropriate prerequisite subjects in their undergraduate courses when selecting coursework subjects. Students will also be expected to participate in research discussion groups and to attend Faculty research seminars.

23.5. Honours research project

Students select an Honours Research Project (202-401) from a list formulated by supervisors through the Honours Research Project subject coordinator at each campus. Project proposals detailing the experimental plan and a literature review will be presented before the Honours Panel for discussion and approval prior to commencing experimental work. Students will be required to present seminars on both their project proposal and the outcomes of their research. The expected length of the thesis (including references) is normally limited to 20 000 words.

23.6. Assessment

Assessment of subjects constituting the coursework component of the program will be conducted as stipulated in the subject outlines published in the University Handbook. The overall grade for the honours year will be a weighted average (by credit points) of results achieved in the subjects making up the coursework and the mark obtained for the research/industry project during their honours course. In order to be awarded the honours qualification, students must pass every subject and obtain a minimum weighted average mark of 65%.

Honours is awarded at four levels dependent upon calculated honours score: H3 (65-69%), H2B (70-74%), H2A (75-79%) and H1 (80% and above). Honours is not awarded for calculated honours scores less than 65%.

23.7. Course outline

Fourth year (honours). Students can be located at Parkville or Creswick campuses depending on project and elective choice.

Semester 1		Points
	208-411 Research Philosophies and Statistics	12.5
	or
	207-414 Social Research Methods	12.5
	or
	220-404 Methods for Forest & Ecosystem Research	12.5

Semester 1 or 2
	Two electives

Year-long subject
	Parkville subject numbers:
	202-401 Honours Research Project	62.5
	202-401 Honours Research Project (62.5 points, year-long) may be replaced by 202-402 Honours Research Project (62.5 points, Semester 1 or Semester 2) or 202-403 Honours Research Project (62.5 points, mid-year entry).
	Creswick subject numbers:
	202-409 Honours Research Project	62.5
	202-409 Honours Research Project (62.5 points, year-long) may be replaced by 202-412 Honours Research Project (62.5 points, Semester 1 or Semester 2) or 202-415 Honours Research Project (62.5 points, mid-year entry).

Electives
	220-411 Processes in Forest Ecosystems	12.5
	220-409 Commercial Forest Management	12.5
	220-406 International Forest Policy	12.5
	220-407 Parks and Recreation	12.5
	207-410 Agroforestry	12.5
	207-413 Community Natural Resource Management	12.5
	or approved 300-level 220-xxx subjects, subject to coordinator approval