Students will gain an understanding of the importance of tree biomechanics to tree stability and the social, environmental, economic and aesthetic benefits of trees. Issues of environmental sustainability are emphasised throughout the course. This course has been fully accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) and on completion of the course the student is eligible to apply for Professional Membership of the ICF.

Year 1 - Arboricultural Practices; Academic and Vocational Skills; Essential Plant and Soil Science; Applied Tree Biology Year 2 – Dendrology; Tree Production, Establishment and Biosecurity; Pests, Diseases and Weeds; Tree Management and the Law Year 3 - Research Methods OR Business and Entrepreneurism; Environmental Plant Physiology; Industry Project; Woodland and Veteran Tree Management

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: D518

Institution code: M99

Campus Name: Preston Campus

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Normally 5 GCSEs Including Maths and English (or equivalents) are required, however, applicants are advised to check with the University Centre if they do not possess the specific qualifications. The University Centre may consider applicants with work experience within a relevant industry in place of some qualifications. Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis. If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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England	1125.0	Module
Northern Ireland	1125.0	Module
Scotland	1125.0	Module
Wales	1125.0	Module
EU	1250.0	Module
International	1250.0	Module
Channel Islands	1125.0	Module

Additional costs for items that are essential for the course include: chainsaw boots and trousers - £250 approximately. Additional costs for opportunities and items that are optional for the course include: assessments for Industry Certificate of Competence - £700 approximately.

St Michael's Road
Bilsborrow
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Preston
PR3 0RY