This programme is the perfect choice if you are interested in sustainable management of the forest’s resources, ecology, planning and policy from an international perspective.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Forestry is changing quickly. Euroforester is a global education environment where students from around the world meet, share knowledge and discuss differences in forestry and culture. Students are prepared to work in an international environment with broad perspectives on issues in forestry and beyond.
Euroforester is an MSc programme at SLU's Alnarp campus focusing on forests and forestry in the Baltic Sea region and central Europe. The education is targeted to an international student audience and delivered by a diverse teacher team. The programme integrates many subjects giving students an in-depth knowledge and transferrable skills, preparing them for a career in the international forest sector.
While it focuses on the Baltic and central Europe, the programme addresses issues of worldwide importance, making it relevant to students everywhere. Because forest management has changed fundamentally in recent years, instruction takes a holistic view, much wider than mere production and profit.
The Euroforester programme has been developed in cooperation between 14 forest faculties in Europe. With guidance provided by an international research and teaching team, Euroforester courses include numerous study trips in Sweden and abroad.
As shown by our graduate surveys, Euroforester graduates are competitive in the job market. After graduation you will have the knowledge and skills for variety of jobs such as specialist or advisor in a governmental authority, municipality or forestry company, or to proceed with an academic career as PhD student.
FACTS & REQUIREMENTS
Name:Euroforester - Master's Programme
Level:Master
Language:English
Programme scope:2 year, 120 credits
Next start:Autumn semester 2023
Tuition Fees:Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees.
First semester:SEK 70000
Total:SEK 280000
Application deadline for international students:2023-01-16
Application deadline for Swedish students:2023-04-17
Study location:Alnarp
Pace of study:Full-time
Teaching form:On-campus
Number of admission places:20
Application code for Swedish students:81062
Application code for international students:81008
Requirements:
General entry requirements: A Bachelor´s degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognised university.
Specific entry requirements to the Master´s (120 credits) programme Euroforester: one of the following specialisations at first-cycle level:
- 60 credits in Biology or - 60 credits in Forest Management or - 60 credits in Forest Sciences or - 60 credits in Environmental Sciences or - 60 credits in Natural Resource Management or - 60 credits in Agricultural Science
and
English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school or equivalent.
Applicants with the equivalent qualifications obtained by means of a degree from another country, or with the equivalent knowledge obtained in some other way, may also be regarded as fulfilling the specific entry requirements.
The applicant must further have a level of English equivalent to upper secondary school English. An applicant with a first-cycle qualification from SLU comprising 120 credits, or a first-cycle degree from another Swedish university comprising 180 credits, automatically fulfils this requirement. The equivalent qualification may also be obtained in other ways, for more information see universityadmissions.se/antagning.se.
Specific requirements apply for admission to the individual courses included in the programme.
Degree:
Degree awarded on completion of the programme
Upon completion of the programme, the Degree of Master (120 credits) is awarded. Other general qualifications may be awarded, provided that the requirements for them are fulfilled. See SLU`s examination procedures.
Students who fulfill the qualification requirements for a degree will be issued with a degree certificate upon request. The degree certificate will specify the qualification as Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Forest Science.
Degree requirements
A degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Forest Science is awarded to students who fulfil the course requirements (courses with a Pass grade) of 120 credits, according to the following
at least 30 credits of courses with specialised study in the main field Forest Science (A1N; A1F),
at least 30 credits degree project in the main field Forest Science (A2E).
A maximum of 30 credits may be from courses at first-cycle level.
In addition, the student must hold a degree of Bachelor, a professional qualification of at least 180 credits or an equivalent qualification.
Admission: There are two admission rounds for this Master's programme. The first admission round is open to all international applicants at www.universityadmissions.se. The last date to apply is 16 January 2023. SLU strongly encourage all international students to apply in this first admission round.
SLU offer courses and programmes taught in English in the second admission round - often when there are still places available after the first round.
EU/EEA/Swiss students are welcome to apply to this round, but there are a few things to consider:
many courses and programmes taught in English are no longer available for application
the admissions decision comes in July, providing less time to prepare to move to Sweden
non-EU/EEA applicants who require a residence permit won't have time to apply for and receive one
The second admission round is only open in Swedish language. You will need an English guidance to apply for a programme or course at SLU in the second admission round. Short guide how to apply in Swedish at Antagning.se.
CONTENT
Euroforester focuses on sustainable forestry in the Baltic Sea region – the hub of European forest resources. The natural conditions around the Baltic Sea region are similar, however national forestry practices and traditions vary considerably. Hence, this provides an excellent setting for international studies in forest management. In addition, students also form their own international network with their peers and the international teaching team, further aiding their acquisition of up-to-date knowledge and wide perspective.
The programme starts with a one-year course package focusing on silviculture, ecology, planning and policy.
The first course focuses on conifer-dominated forestry and examines the influence of silviculture on forest development, in-depth at stand level.
The second course addresses the principles and practices of sustainable forest management. Students prepare long-term forest management plans for a large estate in the region.
The third course addresses forest policy at the regional, national, and global level. A great deal of attention is given to comparative policy analyses between the home countries of the participating students.
The fourth course studies the ecology and usage of broadleaved forests. The impact of modern forestry on biodiversity is discussed together with strategies for preserving a rich flora and fauna within production forests.
During the second year, students work on their Master’s thesis and will take elective courses at partner faculties. Students based at Campus Alnarp can specialise in advanced silviculture in temporal and in tropical forests. In many cases, the Master’s thesis is conducted in co-operation with other faculties, with several international supervisors.
Euroforester graduates are very competitive in the job market. Many students find employment with a variety of organisations within a few years of graduation. Employers range from forest owner associations to Greenpeace, and multinational companies.
Degree awarded
Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a Major in Forest Science.
General entry requirements: A Bachelor´s degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognised university.
Specific entry requirements to the Master´s (120 credits) programme Euroforester: one of the following specialisations at first-cycle level:
60 credits in Biology or
60 credits in Forest Management or
60 credits in Forest Sciences or
60 credits in Environmental Sciences or
60 credits in Natural Resource Management or
60 credits in Agricultural Science
and
English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school or equivalent.
Applicants with the equivalent qualifications obtained by means of a degree from another country, or with the equivalent knowledge obtained in some other way, may also be regarded as fulfilling the specific entry requirements.
The applicant must further have a level of English equivalent to upper secondary school English. An applicant with a first-cycle qualification from SLU comprising 120 credits, or a first-cycle degree from another Swedish university comprising 180 credits, automatically fulfils this requirement. The equivalent qualification may also be obtained in other ways, for more information see universityadmissions.se/antagning.se.
Specific requirements apply for admission to the individual courses included in the programme.
Goals
General objectives
The general objectives for first- and second-cycle courses and programmes are specified in the Swedish Higher Education Act (Chapter 1, Sections 8–9).
Objectives for a Degree
In accordance with the appendix to the Ordinance for the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, for a Degree of master, the student shall have:
Knowledge and understanding
For a degree of Master (120 credits), the student shall
demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both broad knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in certain areas of the field as well as insight into current research and development work, and
demonstrate specialised methodological knowledge in the main field of study.
Competence and skills
For a degree of Master (120 credits), the student shall
demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this work
demonstrate the ability in speech and writing both nationally and internationally to clearly report and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
demonstrate the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity.
Judgement and approach
For a degree of Master (120 credits), the student shall
demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning.
Exam
Degree awarded on completion of the programme
Upon completion of the programme, the Degree of Master (120 credits) is awarded. Other general qualifications may be awarded, provided that the requirements for them are fulfilled. See SLU`s examination procedures.
Students who fulfill the qualification requirements for a degree will be issued with a degree certificate upon request. The degree certificate will specify the qualification as Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Forest Science.
Degree requirements
A degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Forest Science is awarded to students who fulfil the course requirements (courses with a Pass grade) of 120 credits, according to the following
at least 30 credits of courses with specialised study in the main field Forest Science (A1N; A1F),
at least 30 credits degree project in the main field Forest Science (A2E).
A maximum of 30 credits may be from courses at first-cycle level.
In addition, the student must hold a degree of Bachelor, a professional qualification of at least 180 credits or an equivalent qualification.
Content and Structure
Courses in the programme
Main field
SG=Forest Science
Course, Main field, Specialisation
Year 1
Sustainable Forestry in Southern Sweden, 15 credits, SG, A1N
Planning in Sustainable Forest Management 15 credits, SG, A1N
National och international Forest Policy 15 credits, SG, A1N
Broadleaves: Forest Dynamics, Biodiversity, and Management of Multiple Goals, 15 credits, SG, A1F
Year 2
Silviculture of Temperate Forests 15 credits, SG, A1N
Degree Project 30 or 60 credits, SG, A2E
The courses offered may change during the course of the programme. Decisions on the courses offered are taken well in advance of the next academic year.
Transition regulations and other regulations
Other rules
This syllabi is up dated, due to a general decision in the University board for Education (UN), regarding the maximum of basic level credits that can be included in a master degree. Before only 15 credits in basic level were possible to include, after decision in fall 2018, up to 30 credits in basic level can be included.
Other Info
General regulations for first- and second-cycle courses and programmes
For more information on semester dates, examination and credit transfer, see the Regulations for education at Bachelor´s and Master´s level available on the SLU student web.
Possibilities for further studies
Students who complete the master´s programme and are awarded a degree have the possibility to continue their studies at doctoral level.
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