THIS PROGRAMME prepares you for the challenge of developing land and water management to provide clean water, safe food, wood products and energy while minimising negative impacts on the environment and health. We all depend on the sustainable use of soil and water for our survival and well-being. This is why soil and water management is of major concern at all levels of society from local authorities to international organisations. The use and quality of soil and water resources are intimately linked and must be understood together. Thus, the sustainable use of soil and water is a challenge shared by professionals in natural sciences, sociology and economics. This programme focuses on natural sciences, although you will be trained to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Programmets omfattning: 2 år, 120 hp

Studiestart: Uppsala 02 september 2013

Antal studieplatser: 20

Anmälan senast: 15 januari 2013

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens:

- First instalment: 67500 SEK

- Total programme: 270000 SEK

This Master’s degree will prepare you to work as a soil/water expert at public authorities at various levels or within consultancy . Those seeking an international career may join development agencies, research institutes, non-governmental organisations, consultancy firms, governmental or international authorities. Another option is to continue at PhD-level at SLU or another university. Important areas of future work include the incorporation of the EU water and soil directives in land use planning processes to minimise contamination of surface and ground water and development of strategies for reducing losses of nitrogen and phosphorus to near coastal zones. Other areas of high relevance are e.g. soil conservation strategies and assessment of soil carbon pools in the perspective of climate change.

Equivalent to Bachelor's degree of 180 credits including 90 credits in one of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Agricultural Science
- Soil Science, Geo Science
- Environmental Science
- Forest Science
- Technology
Knowledge corresponding to at least 20 credits in Biology, at least 20 credits in Chemistry and at least 10 credits in Soil Science or Geo Science alternative knowledge corresponding to at least 15 credits Chemistry, 15 credits Biology and 20 credits Soil Science or Geo Science is required.

Knowledge equivalent to English B from upper secondary school.