Introduction to Bachelor of Science in Timber Industry with Honours Program

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

The Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) for the Bachelor of Science in Timber Industry with Honours (BSTIH) are to produce:

1. Professionals who are knowledgeable and skilled in the wood industry,
2. Professionals who are competent in identifying and solving problems in the wood industry,
3. Professionals who practice lifelong learning and are able to contribute to the advancement of the wood and related industries.

Curriculum Structure

Based on the total student learning hours and notional credit, the minimum graduation requirement is 128 credits, which can be completed within 4 years (8 semesters).

University Courses are compulsory components that students must complete, comprising 12 credits of General Subjects (MPU) and 8 credits of Mandatory University Courses. The total credits required for University Courses is 20.

English language proficiency is also emphasized through the courses LPE2403 Academic Interaction and Presentation (3 credits) and LPE2503 Academic Writing (3 credits), as well as the importance of agriculture in human life through the course PRT2009 Agriculture and Life (2 credits).

Elective Courses for the BSTIH programme offer students the option to either specialize in wood-related fields or integrate other disciplines into the wood industry. Elective courses include advanced wood science courses, upstream forest industry courses, computing, design, business administration and entrepreneurship, life cycle thinking, and occupational and environmental health. These electives aim to enhance students’ competency, promote holistic development, entrepreneurship, and prepare them to face future challenges.

Elective Courses in the BSTIH programme are divided into three (3) components:

1. Bridging / Transition Elective Courses
2. Open Elective Courses
3. Free Elective Courses

Students must complete a minimum of 28 elective credits to graduate, including:

• At least 13 credits from the Bridging / Transition Elective Courses,
• At least 12 credits from the Open Elective Courses,
• 3 credits from the Free Elective Courses, which can be selected from the BSWIH programme elective list, any course offered by UPM, or courses from any local or international university.

Please refer to the Programme Guidebook for the complete list of courses.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Timber Industri with Honours (BSTIH) are in demand across public and private sectors, including the following roles:

PUBLIC SECTOR

• Quality Control Officer
• Wood Utilization Officer
• Wood/Forestry Research Officer
• Science Officer
• Industrial Relations Officer
• Forest Conservator
• Administrative Officer / Administrative and Diplomatic Officer
• Information Officer
• Lecturer at Polytechnics, Skills Institutes, and Colleges
• Community and Training Centre Officers
• Military and Police Officers
• Teachers and Lecturers in Wood or Forestry Fields

PRIVATE SECTOR

• Factory Management Trainee
• Production Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Research and Development Manager
• Quality Control Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Promotion Manager
• Project Manager (Factory)
• Production Executive
• Liaison Officer
• Consultant
• Machining Officer
• Logging Operations Manager
• Safety and Health Officer

For further information, please email the Head of the Department of Wood and Fibre Industry, Dr. Norzanalia Saadun at: norzanalia@upm.edu.my

Bachelor of Science in Timber Industry with Honours Brochure

Updated:: 28/11/2025 [norazian_nga]