Education at the Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology

Education in plant biology and sustainable production

Plants are central to our future – as sources of food, materials and medicines. Developing sustainable production requires an understanding of plant function, genetics and interactions with the environment.

With us, you gain insights into topics ranging from fundamental plant biology to applied research in agriculture and forestry.

Our programmes

We are involved in several programmes at both undergraduate and advanced levels.

Within the Forest Science programme, you will study tree biology, genetics and evolution, wood and biochemistry, as well as applied tree breeding and biotechnology. We also contribute to the Master of Science in Engineering programme in Bioresource Technology and the Natural Science Foundation Year (Green Track).

In addition, we are involved in two Master’s programmes at SLU and Umeå University. These programmes provide in-depth knowledge and skills to address challenges in sustainable agricultural and forest production, with strong links to research at Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC).

Read more about the programmes and how to apply:

• Natural Science Foundation Year Programme ("Naturvetenskapligt grönt basår", in Swedish)
• Bachelor's programme Forest Sciences ("skogsvetarprogrammet", in Swedish)
• Master of Science in Engineering in Bioresource Technology ("Civilingenjör i bioresurssystem", in Swedish)
• Master’s Programme in Plant Biology for Sustainable Production at SLU
• Master's Programme in Plant and Forest Biotechnology at Umeå University

Project work or exam work project

You can carry out your degree project with us at UPSC and work closely with ongoing research in an international environment. A list of possible project topics can be found here on the UPSC website.