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School of Wood Science and Technology conducts M.Sc. Wood Science and Technology (Industry-linked) course which combines the conventional University level academic system with industry level apprenticeship programme. As per the course structure, the Department of Wood Science and Technology, Kannur University will be providing theory and practical classes similar to any of the University Departments while the students will also be provided with a work-based training sessions at The Western India Plywood Ltd. (WIP). Thus, in-effect, the students shall get both the University level academic orientation pertaining to the core and elective courses in the field of Wood Science and Technology as well as in-plant training exposure from the reputed wood-based industry, WIP as per the prescribed syllabus for each modules. The syllabus offered by Wood Science and Technology Department at Kannur University covers major areas such as Forestry, Wood Identification, Logging, Wood Variation, Physical and Chemical Properties of Wood, Wood Bio-degradation, Wood  Preservation, Wood Seasoning, Wood-Based Composites, Paper Technology, Wood Technology, related practical schedules, workshops, seminars, etc. along with individual research works. The WIP syllabus (Wood Technology Workshop) is prepared in such a manner that the students can focus on details of the operations and processes employed in the factory.  To ensure that the students get the real benefit, they have to periodically present their data in seminars and also submit the reports.  

Highlights of the PG Programme

1. Unique Industry-linked PG programme conducted by the Department of Wood Science and Technology, Kannur University in collaboration with Asia’s leading wood-based industry, The Western India Plywood Ltd. Valapattanam.
2. Students have to undergo in-plant-training at WIP two months per Semester and a total of eight months during the entire programme.
3. Students undergoing in-plant-training gets Rs. 5000 per month as scholarship from WIP.
4. Students successfully completing the course are awarded 2-year Work Experience Certificate jointly by the MD of WIP and Vice Chancellor of the University apart from the regular University Degree Certificate.
5. The University and WIP jointly organize some academic programmes including field, industry visit, etc. so as to augment the academic exposures and contact of the students in the subject field.
6. Great opportunities for placement in wood-based industry and allied firms for those successfully completing the course.