Name: Horticultural Science - 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: 19
Application code for Swedish students: 81047
Application code for international students: 81046
Requirements: Admission to the Horticultural Science - Master’s Programme requires a first-cycle qualification in natural sciences or social sciences comprising at least 180 credits. 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 (Engelska 6). An applicant with a first-cycle qualification from SLU comprising 120 credits, or a first-cycle qualification 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. These requirements are specified in the syllabus for each course.
The applicant must further have a level of English equivalent to upper secondary school English (Engelska 6). An applicant with a first-cycle qualification from SLU comprising 120 credits, or a first-cycle qualification 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. These requirements are specified in the syllabus for each course.
Degree: Degree awarded on completion of the programme
The Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme aims at a Degree of Master of Science degree, a general qualification. Other degrees may be awarded after completion of the programme, provided that the requirements for the degree are fulfilled. See local instructions.
Students who fulfill the qualification requirements for the Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) will be provided 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 Horticultural Science.
Degree requirements
A Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Horticultural Science will be awarded on completion of the course examinations (Pass grades) to the value of 120 credits, with the following requirements:
• a minimum of 30 credits courses shall concern in-depth study within Horticultural Science (A1N, A1F), • a minimum of 30 credits shall concern independent work (degree project) within Horticultural Science (A2E),
A maximum of 30 credit courses at first cycle level.
There is additional requirement of a completed Degree of Bachelor, Professional Degree of a minimum of 180 credits or a corresponding overseas qualification.
