Welcome Letter
Congratulations on your place on the programme Conservation and Management of Fish and Wildlife (MSc) at SLU in Campus Umeå. We look forward to welcoming you here this autumn.
The 2026 autumn semester starts with a welcome event, followed by a mandatory roll-call and information session.
Date: Monday 31 August
Time and place: On the New Student web page, you can find information about the start of the semester and where and when the roll-call for your programme will take place.
On that same page, you will also find all the information you need as a new student at SLU.
Your first course on the programme is Census Methods for Biodiversity, 15 credits. On the course page, you will find the timetable and other course-related information. The timetable and reading list are published at least four weeks before the course starts.
Please make sure you also read the programme-specific information for new students on this Link.
We look forward to meeting you! The next 2 years will be valuable and exciting. Our focus is on your success, but please keep in mind that your academic results depend on your own personal responsibility and effort. Throughout your studies, you will take courses across various subjects and departments, sometimes alongside both domestic and international students from other programmes.
Master’s programme provides you with an extensive knowledge of ecology, management and conservation of fish and wildlife, as well as knowledge of local and international laws and conventions.
I wish you a warm welcome!
Hussein Khalil, programme director of studies
Programme syllabus
Studying on the programme
Degree
Once you have completed your studies, you need to apply for your degree.
After your studies
After your graduation, you may register in the SLU Alumni Network. Through the network you will be able to keep in contact with SLU and increase your professional and social network.
Contact
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Program director of Studies - Conservation and Management of Fish and Wildlife - Hussein Khalil
PSR-FW@slu.se • +46907868290, +46730558550You can contact the Director of Studies for the programme if you have questions about, for example, course selection, the programme schedule, or study planning.
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Jennie Ohlsson, Education Officer
Faculty of Forest Sciences, faculty office Umeå
jennie.ohlsson@slu.se • +46907868204 • +46730809879The Education Officer can assist you with questions regarding, for example, programme-level regulations and other administrative matters related to your studies.