Horticultural Science - Master's Programme

Here you will find information about the programme, welcome letter with roll call information, your course schedule, contact information, and the documents that regulate the education. Navigate by clicking on the headings below.

This page is intended for students enrolled in the program Click here if you want to apply to the program

Welcome letter

Congratulations on your place on the programme Horticultural Science (MSc) at SLU, Campus Alnarp. 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 Horticultural Systems and Future Challenges, 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.

We look forward to meeting you! The next two 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. 

I wish you a warm welcome!

Anna Karin Rosberg, programme director of studies

Studying on the programme

  1. As a programme student, you must apply for courses before each semester. This is true even if you are already enrolled in a degree programme. The only exception is your first semester, when you are automatically given a place on the courses of your programme. Read more about how to apply for courses.

  2. To be accepted onto a course, you must meet its entry requirements. These requirements are listed in the course syllabus and in the online course catalogue. You might be admitted conditionally. If that is the case, we will check your eligibility at the start of the course before confirming registration.

  3. Registration: All students who are accepted must register to keep their place on the course. You must also register to attend classes and sit exams, be covered by student insurance, and have your grades recorded. The registration process is different if you are studying a degree programme compared to freestanding courses. Read more about registration.

  4. Late application: If you did not apply for a course during the regular application period, you may submit a late application. Read more about late applications.

  5. Waiting list: Have you applied for a course but been placed on the waiting list? If you are on the waiting list for a course, read more about how we offer places to waitlisted students.

Course syllabuses provide information about a course’s subject area(s) and its level and specialisation. The syllabus is available from the course’s webpage which you can search for here. If you are studying on a programme, you can in most cases click the course heading on the programme’s course schedule to go to the course page.

Abbreviations

  • G1N: First-cycle level, only upper secondary entry requirements
  • G1F: First-cycle level, fewer than 60 credits from first-cycle courses as entry requirement
  • G2F: First-cycle level, a minimum of 60 credits at first-cycle level as entry requirement
  • G2E: First-cycle level, a minimum of 60 credits at first-cycle level as entry requirement, contains a degree project for the Degree of Bachelor
  • A1N: Second-cycle level, only first-cycle course(s) as entry requirement – at SLU, a minimum of 120 credits at first-cycle level is required
  • A1F: Second-cycle level, contains degree project for
    Master’s degree (60 credits)
  • GXX: First-cycle level, course specialisation cannot be classified
  • AXX: Second-cycle level, course specialisation cannot be classified

General questions about your studies:
SLU’s study and career counsellors can help you with general questions about your studies and future career choices. They can help you organise your ideas and look at your choices, helping you make a decision that suits you. Read more about study support.

Programme-specific questions:
If you are doing a degree programme and have questions about choosing courses, programme structure, study plans or future opportunities, please contact the programme director of studies.

SLU Career:
As a student or doctoral student at SLU, you can use career support throughout your time here. You can get guidance and inspiration to help you prepare for your first job after university.
Learn more about SLU Career.

Study abroad:
Are you interested in studying abroad at one of the over 100 universities worldwide that SLU has exchange agreements with? Read more about studying abroad.

Educational systems:
Here are some systems and services to use during your studies at SLU:

Ladok – study documentation; use this to register for courses and exams
Canvas – learning platform; the digital classroom for your courses
TimeEdit – see your timetable and room bookings
Evald – course and programme evaluations
Email – student webmail

Learn more about educational systems at SLU


Study certificates:
As an SLU student, the easiest and fastest way to get proof of your grades and registration is through Ladok Student. Certificates issued from Ladok Student include a verification code that can be used to verify their authenticity.
Read more about study certificates.

Here you will find information about admission to latter parts of SLU programmes and how you apply.

In spring semester 2026 the available places on the programme are:

  • Year 1: 1 places
  • Year 2: 3 places

Selection
If there are more qualified applicants than available places when the application period has ended, than the applicants are ranked according to how many credits they can transfer to the degree. When the applicants have equal credentials, lottery is applied.

Degree

Once you have completed your studies, you need to apply for your degree.
Read more about applying for 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.

If you have previous studies that correspond to a programme at SLU, you can apply for credit transfer. Read more about transferring credits.

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. Learn more about SLU Alumni Network.

Even after graduation, you may recieve career guidance. Read more at SLU Career.

The student account is deactivated two years after your last registered course has been completed.

Your home directory in SLU's file storage system is deleted one year after graduation. A good advice is, if you have data saved there that you want to have access to after your degree, you should save it on your own data storage media.

Read more about SLU account and files

Contact

  • Anna Karin Rosberg, Programme director of studies
    Department of Biosystems and Technology
    anna.karin.rosberg@slu.se+4640415319+46702741526

    Contact the programme director of studies with questions about course selection, programme schedules, study plans, and future opportunities.

  • Katrin Larsson Litsfeldt, Education administrator
    alnarp-kursadmin@slu.se+4640415416

    Contact the education administrator if you have any questions about LADOK registration, certificates or courses.

  • Karoline Schua, Education officer
    ltv-utbildningshandlaggare@slu.se+4640415034

    Contact the education officer if you have any questions about study programme regulations.

Year 1, 2026

autumn semester
spring semester
BI1309
31 Aug-01 Nov
Horticultural Systems and Future Challenges
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
FÖ0435
02 Nov-17 Jan
Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
FÖ0513
18 Jan-24 Mar
Environmental Economics and Management
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1429
18 Jan-24 Mar
Microbial Horticulture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1405
25 Mar-06 Jun
Horticultural Production Physiology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0111
25 Mar-06 Jun
Project Management and Process Facilitation
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
autumn semester
BI1309
31 Aug-01 Nov
Horticultural Systems and Future Challenges
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
FÖ0435
02 Nov-17 Jan
Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
spring semester
FÖ0513
18 Jan-24 Mar
Environmental Economics and Management
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1429
18 Jan-24 Mar
Microbial Horticulture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1405
25 Mar-06 Jun
Horticultural Production Physiology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0111
25 Mar-06 Jun
Project Management and Process Facilitation
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp

Year 1, 2025

autumn semester
spring semester
BI1309
01 Sep-02 Nov
Horticultural Systems and Future Challenges
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
FÖ0435
03 Nov-18 Jan
Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
FÖ0513
19 Jan-23 Mar
Environmental Economics and Management
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1429
19 Jan-23 Mar
Microbial Horticulture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1405
24 Mar-07 Jun
Horticultural Production Physiology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0111
24 Mar-07 Jun
Project Management and Process Facilitation
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
autumn semester
BI1309
01 Sep-02 Nov
Horticultural Systems and Future Challenges
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
FÖ0435
03 Nov-18 Jan
Product Development and Innovation Systems in Horticulture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
spring semester
FÖ0513
19 Jan-23 Mar
Environmental Economics and Management
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1429
19 Jan-23 Mar
Microbial Horticulture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1405
24 Mar-07 Jun
Horticultural Production Physiology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0111
24 Mar-07 Jun
Project Management and Process Facilitation
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp

Year 2, 2026

autumn semester
spring semester
EX0949
31 Aug-06 Jun
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
60.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
31 Aug-17 Jan
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
31 Aug-17 Jan
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1406
31 Aug-01 Nov
Applied Plant Biotechnology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1267
31 Aug-01 Nov
Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
31 Aug-01 Nov
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
TD0021
02 Nov-17 Jan
Project based advanced course in Horticulture and Agriculture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1407
02 Nov-17 Jan
Advanced Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
02 Nov-24 Mar
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
02 Nov-24 Mar
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1233
02 Nov-17 Jan
Hydroponic Systems in Horticultural Production and Public Environment
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0043
02 Nov-17 Jan
Scientific Methods, Tools and Thesis Writing
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
BI1346
02 Nov-17 Jan
Chemical Ecology for Sustainable Insect Pest Control
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1283
02 Nov-17 Jan
Environmental Issues in Crop Production
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
02 Nov-17 Jan
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
18 Jan-06 Jun
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
18 Jan-06 Jun
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LK0412
18 Jan-24 Mar
Climate Change - Landscape in Transition
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
18 Jan-24 Mar
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
25 Mar-29 Aug
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
25 Mar-29 Aug
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
25 Mar-06 Jun
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
autumn semester
EX0949
31 Aug-06 Jun
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
60.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
31 Aug-17 Jan
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
31 Aug-17 Jan
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1406
31 Aug-01 Nov
Applied Plant Biotechnology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1267
31 Aug-01 Nov
Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
31 Aug-01 Nov
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
TD0021
02 Nov-17 Jan
Project based advanced course in Horticulture and Agriculture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1407
02 Nov-17 Jan
Advanced Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
02 Nov-24 Mar
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
02 Nov-24 Mar
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1233
02 Nov-17 Jan
Hydroponic Systems in Horticultural Production and Public Environment
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0043
02 Nov-17 Jan
Scientific Methods, Tools and Thesis Writing
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
BI1346
02 Nov-17 Jan
Chemical Ecology for Sustainable Insect Pest Control
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1283
02 Nov-17 Jan
Environmental Issues in Crop Production
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
02 Nov-17 Jan
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
spring semester
EX0949
31 Aug-06 Jun
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
60.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
02 Nov-24 Mar
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
02 Nov-24 Mar
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
18 Jan-06 Jun
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
18 Jan-06 Jun
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LK0412
18 Jan-24 Mar
Climate Change - Landscape in Transition
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
18 Jan-24 Mar
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
25 Mar-06 Jun
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp

Year 2, 2025

autumn semester
spring semester
EX0948
01 Sep-18 Jan
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
01 Sep-18 Jan
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0949
01 Sep-07 Jun
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
60.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1406
01 Sep-02 Nov
Applied Plant Biotechnology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1267
01 Sep-02 Nov
Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
01 Sep-02 Nov
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
TD0021
03 Nov-18 Jan
Project based advanced course in Horticulture and Agriculture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1407
03 Nov-18 Jan
Advanced Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
03 Nov-23 Mar
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
03 Nov-23 Mar
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1233
03 Nov-18 Jan
Hydroponic Systems in Horticultural Production and Public Environment
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0043
03 Nov-18 Jan
Scientific Methods, Tools and Thesis Writing
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
BI1346
03 Nov-18 Jan
Chemical Ecology for Sustainable Insect Pest Control
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1283
03 Nov-18 Jan
Environmental Issues in Crop Production
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
03 Nov-18 Jan
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
19 Jan-07 Jun
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
19 Jan-07 Jun
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LK0412
19 Jan-23 Mar
Climate Change - Landscape in Transition
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
19 Jan-23 Mar
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
24 Mar-30 Aug
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
24 Mar-30 Aug
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
24 Mar-07 Jun
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
autumn semester
EX0948
01 Sep-18 Jan
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
01 Sep-18 Jan
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0949
01 Sep-07 Jun
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
60.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1406
01 Sep-02 Nov
Applied Plant Biotechnology
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1267
01 Sep-02 Nov
Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Production Systems
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
01 Sep-02 Nov
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
TD0021
03 Nov-18 Jan
Project based advanced course in Horticulture and Agriculture
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1407
03 Nov-18 Jan
Advanced Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
03 Nov-23 Mar
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
03 Nov-23 Mar
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1233
03 Nov-18 Jan
Hydroponic Systems in Horticultural Production and Public Environment
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0043
03 Nov-18 Jan
Scientific Methods, Tools and Thesis Writing
15.0 hp • 100% • Distance learning without in-person meetings • Location Independant
BI1346
03 Nov-18 Jan
Chemical Ecology for Sustainable Insect Pest Control
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
BI1283
03 Nov-18 Jan
Environmental Issues in Crop Production
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
03 Nov-18 Jan
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
spring semester
EX0949
01 Sep-07 Jun
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
60.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
03 Nov-23 Mar
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
03 Nov-23 Mar
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0948
19 Jan-07 Jun
Independent project in Horticultural Science, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
EX0947
19 Jan-07 Jun
Independent project in Biology, A2E - Horticultural Science - Master´s Programme
30.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LK0412
19 Jan-23 Mar
Climate Change - Landscape in Transition
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
19 Jan-23 Mar
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp
LB0138
24 Mar-07 Jun
Project based research training
15.0 hp • 100% • Campus-based instruction • Alnarp