The focus of the programme is on sustainable forestry in the Baltic Sea region – the hub of the European forest resources. Countries in the region share comparable conditions, but vary markedly in forestry practices and traditions. This constitutes an excellent setting for international studies in forestry. In addition to acquire up-to-date knowledge, students will form their own international network with the peers and the international teacher team.

The MSc programmes starts with a one-year course package oriented towards economical forestry. With Alnarp in southern Sweden as a base, the programme offers field work and study tours to other countries in the region.

Conifer dominated forestry is in focus during the 1st course, where the influence of silviculture on forest development is deeply examined.

The 2nd course moves up to the estate level addressing the principles and practises of sustainable management and multiple use of forests. Also students prepare long-term forest management plants for a large estate.

The 3rd course addresses forest policy at national, regional and global level. Much attention is placed on comparative policy analyses between countries in the Baltic Sea region.

The ecology and usage of broadleaved forests are the themes in the 4th course. The impact of modern forestry on biological diversity is discussed together with strategies for preserving rich flora and fauna.

During the second year students work with Master thesis and attend elective suitable courses. In many cases, the Master thesis is conducted in co-operation between faculties with supervisors from more than one country.

BSc in Biology or BSc in Forestry including
• 90 HEC within Forestry
or
• 60 HEC in Forest Management
or
• 60 HEC in Biology, including 30 HEC in Ecology.
and
• English language proficiency demonstrated as:
- English B (Swedish secondary school) or equivalent. A minimum of grade passed.

Degree of Master (Two Years) with a major in Forest Science.