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B.Sc. Forestry (Hons)

B.Sc.(Hons.) Forestry

The B.Sc.(Hons.) in Forestry program deals with the science and craft of nurturing, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests and associated resources sustainably to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. B.Sc. Forestry graduates are trained in plantations and fundamental stands. The challenge of forestry is to create socially accepted systems while sustaining the resource and any other supplies that might be affected. Forest science possesses components related to the physical, social, biological, political, and managerial sciences, and the program will further impart students’ knowledge about all these.

Our School of Allied Sciences one of the best forestry colleges in Dehradun that offers the BSc Forestry course, which aims to train students in managing forests, new plantations, maintaining old farms, and other valuable natural resources. The advanced course curriculum of this program teaches students the creation and implementation of systems and frameworks for the sustainable maintenance of forest resources and supplies to make sure that non-renewable sources do not get lost. The course typically includes general Biology, Botany, Genetics, Soil Science, Climatology, Hydrology, Economics, and Forest Management. Through an amalgamation of theoretical and practical knowledge, the program gives an in-depth understanding of knick-knacks concepts. It involves processes involved in conserving forest resources, preserving and protecting wildlife, managing non-sustainable resources, etc. It trains them to become qualified professionals in the domain.

Salient Features

  • 19+ years of academic experience
  • Focus on student-centered learning
  • Problem-based learning and industry-relevant curriculum
  • Best placement opportunities to get placed in high-end and reputed companies
  • Industrial training in reputable firms and organizations
  • The privilege of 100% placement guidance and support
  • Industry visits, seminars, workshops, and guest lectures by eminent researchers and industry practitioners
  • Active student clubs and bodies
  • The multi-cultural and vibrant teaching environment

Admissions Open 2024!!

Merit-based admission process with online application at Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University.

Eligibility & Fee Details

Duration & Eligibility

4 Years

The candidate must have passed 10+2 with PCM/PCB/CBZ from a recognized board or its equivalent with minimum 45% marks.

Fee Structure

Course Total Fees
Academic fee ( Per Sem) ₹ 40000/-

One Time Fee

Application Fee (Non-Refundable) Admission Fee (Non-Refundable) University Enrollment Fee (Non-Refundable)
₹ 1,500 ₹ 7,000 ₹ 3,000
Exam fees ( Per Semester) 4,500/-

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Programme Educational Objectives (PEO's)


PEO-1 To help students understand and recognize various harvesting, transportation, and processing systems utilized in the management of forest resources and the generation of forest products
PEO-2 To make students understand, develop and evaluate management plans with various aims and limitations
PEO-3 To make them learn how to develop and apply silvicultural medicines relevant to management objectives
PEO-4 To assist students in understanding and interpreting forest inventory information and project future forest, stand, and tree requirements.

Program Specific Objectives (PSO's)


PSO-1 To equip students with a basic understanding of the dynamics of forest
PSO-2 To prepare students academically and personally to face the modern world challenges and help them excel with ease
PSO-3 To nurture students as professionals to meet the growing demand of forestry and environmental professionals in natural resource-based industries, administration and NGO domains
PSO-4 To nurture highly skilled professionals in the domain of forestry who will be capable of transforming the niche with their creativity

Program Grid Structure

Semester's

Semester 1

Course Code Course Credit
23BSFR171 Introduction to Forestry 2
23BSFR172 Dendrology 2
23BSFR173 Geology & Soils 3
238SFR174 Plant Biochemistry 2
23LS192 Environmental Studies 2
Electives- Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusiveof Theory and Practical both).
23BSFR175 Introduction to Agronomy and Horticulture 2
23BSFR176 Forest Botany & Taxonomy* 2
23BSFR177 Basic Mathematics# 3
Practical
23BSFR182 Dendrology Lab 1
23BSFR183 Geology & Soils Lab 1
23BSFR184 Plant Biochemistry Lab 1
Electives -Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusiveof Theory and Practical both).
23BSFR185 Introduction to Agronomy and Horticulture Lab 1
23BSFR186 Forest Botany & Taxonomy Lab 1
*Student who has passed 10+2 with Mathematics will compulsorily choose Forest Botany from the elective course basket.
#Student who has passed 10+2 with Biology will compulsorily choose Basic Mathematics from the elective course basket.
TOTAL 20

Semester 2

Course Code Course Credit
23BSFR271 Plant Physiology 2
23BSFR272 Plant Cytology and Genetics 2
23BSFR273 Principles and Practices of Silviculture 2
23BSFR275 Statistical Methods &Experimental Designs 2
23LS191 English Communication-I 2
Electives- Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusive of Theory and Practical both)..
23BSFR276 Wood Anatomy 2
23BSFR277 Information and Communication Technology 2
23BSFR278 Ecotourism 2
Practical
23BSFR281 Plant Physiology Lab 1
23BSFR282 Plant Cytology and Genetics Lab 1
23BSFR283 Principles and Practices of Silviculture Lab 1
23BSFR284 Forest Protection Lab 1
23BSFR285 Statistical Methods & Experimental Designs Lab 1
Electives- Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusive of Theory and Practical both).
23BSFR286 Wood Anatomy Lab 1
23BSFR287 Information and Communication. Technology Lab 1
23BSFR288 Ecotourism Lab 1
TOTAL 23

Semester 3

Course Code Course Credit
23BSFR371 Forest Survey & Engineering 2
23BSFR372 Tree Improvement 2
238SFR373 Principles of Agroforestry 2
23BSFR374 Forest Mensuration 2
238SFR375 Soil Biology & Fertility 2
Electives-Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusive of Theory and Practical both).
238SFR376 Wildlife Biology, Ornithology & Herpetology 2
23BSFR377 Forest Ecology & Biodiversity 2
Practical
23BSFR381 Forest Survey & Engineering Lab 1
238SFR382 Tree Improvement Lab 1
23BSFR383 Principles of Agroforestry Lab 1
23BSFR384 Forest Mensuration Lab 1
23BSFR385 Soil Biology & Fertility Lab 1
VAM402XX Value Added Module-I 0
Electives-Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusiveof Theory and Practical both).
23BSFR386 Wildlife Biology, Ornithology & Herpetology Lab 1
23BSFR387 Forest Ecology & Biodiversity Lab 1
TOTAL 21

Semester 4

Course Code Course Credit
238SFR471 Forest Management 2
23BSFR472 Silviculture of Indian Trees 2
23BSFR473 Wood Products & Utilization 2
23BSFR474 Ethnobotany, Medicinal and Aromatic plants 2
238SFR475 Nursery Management and Commercial Forestry 2
Electives- Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusiveof Theory and Practical both).
23BSFR476 Tree Seed Technology 1
23BSFR477 Rangeland and Livestock Management 1
23BSFR478 Forest Tribology & Anthropology 2
Practical
23BSFR481 Forest Management Lab 1
23BSFR482 Silviculture of Indian Trees Lab 1
23BSFR483 Wood Products & Utilization Lab 1
23BSFR484 Ethnobotany, Medicinal and Aromatic plants Lab 1
23BSFR485 Nursery Management and Commercial Forestry Lab 1
VAM402XX Value Added Module-II 0
Electives-Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusive of Theory and Practical both).
23BSFR486 Tree Seed Technology Lab 1
23BSFR487 Rangeland and Livestock Management Lab 1
23BSFR491 Study Tour of State Forests* 1*
TOTAL 21

Semester 5

Course Code Course Credit
23BSFR571 Climate Science 2
23BSFR572 Wood Science and Technology 2
23BSFR573 Logging and Ergonomics 2
23BSFR574 Entrepreneurship Development & Business Management 1
Electives- Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusive of Theory and Practical both).
23BSFR575 Forest Hydrology and Watershed Management 2
23BSFR576 Forest Economics and Marketing 2
23BSFR577 Forest Extension & Community Forestry 2
Practical
23BSFR581 Climate Science Lab 1
23BSFR582 Wood Science and Technology Lab 1
23BSFR583 Logging and Ergonomics Lab 1
23BSFR584 Entrepreneurship Development & Business Management Lab 1
23BSFR538 Experiential Learning-I 5
VAM502XX Value Added Module-III 0
Electives- Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusive of Theory and Practical both).
23BSFR585 Forest Hydrology and Watershed Management Lab 1
23BSFR586 Forest Economics and Marketing Lab 1
23BSFR587 Forest Extension & Community Forestry Lab 1
TOTAL 22

Semester 6

Course Code Course Credit
23BSFR671 Forest Policies, Laws and Legislation 2
23BSFR672 Remote Sensing and GIS 2
23BSFR673 Restoration Ecology 2
23BSFR674 Plantation Forestry 2
Electives- Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusive of Theory and Practical both)
22BSFR675 Non-Timber Forest Products, Marketing & Trade 1
22BSFR676 Recreation & Urban Forestry 1
22BSFR677 Certification of Forest Products 2
Practical
23BSFR682 Remote Sensing and GIS Lab 1
23BSFR683 Restoration Ecology Lab 1
23BSFR684 Plantation Forestry Lab 1
23BSFR687 Experiential Learning-II 5
VAM602XX Value Added Module-III 0
Electives-Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusive of Theory and Practical both).
23BSFR685 Non-Timber Forest Products, Marketing & Trade Lab 1
23BSFR686 Recreation and Urban Forestry Lab 1
TOTAL 22
Note-Students who wish to opt for research must have secured 75% marks till VI semester without any backlog.

Semester 7

Course Code Course Credit
23RND791X Research Methodology for Humanities and Social Science 4
Practical
23BSFR781 Orientation 1
23BSFR782 Forest Range Training Program 10
23BSFR783 Industrial Placement 4
23BSFR784 Socio-Economic Survey and Village Attachment 4
23BSFR785 Weapon/Equipment Training & First Aid Training 1
23BSFR791 All India Tour* 3*
23BSFR786 Minor Project 1
23BSFR787 Report Writing and Presentation 2
TOTAL 27

Semester 8

Course Code Course Credit
23BSFR871 Forest Inventory and Yield Prediction 1
23BSFR872 Forest Biotechnology 2
Electives- Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusive of Theory and Practical both).
23BSFR874 Wildlife Management 2
23BSFR875 Agricultural Informatics 2
Practical
23BSFR881 Forest Inventory and Yield Prediction 1
23BSFR882 Forest Biotechnology 1
23BSFR883 Agroforestry Systems and Management 1
23RND89181 Project Work and Dissertation 8
Electives-Student needs to earn six (6) credits from the Electives (inclusive of Theory and Practical both).
23BSFR884 Wildlife Management 1
23BSFR885 Agricultural Informatics 1
TOTAL 22

Job Opportunities The Course Might Lead To

B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry trains students to become Forestry professionals, and after the successful completion of the course, it opens a sea of opportunities for the candidates. The students present various options that include:

  • Forest Officer
  • Plantation and Resort Manager
  • Forest Product Marketing
  • Forest Products Purchasing Manager (private sector)
ADMISSION 2024
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